Health Equity Informationist

How to Apply A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. Job Summary The University of Michigan Library in Ann Arbor is one of the world’s largest academic research libraries. As the Health Equity Informationist, you will develop and apply specialized health equity and diversity knowledge to provide information and engage in activities to progress toward health care equity by reducing health disparities. In collaboration with the HS-STEM team (Health Sciences - Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), you will cultivate relationships with the health sciences communities and create a climate of cooperation for engagement between the library and schools, colleges, and departments in health and biomedical sciences. You will report to the Assistant Director of Academic and Clinical Engagement. The Library is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and encourages all employees to incorporate their diverse backgrounds, skills, and life experiences into their work. The Library's Strategic Diversity Plan can be viewed at: https://www.lib.umich.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion-accessibility/diversity-strategic-plan. What You Will Do ● Partner with our administrators and faculty on strategic development of programs and projects relevant to health equity and structural racism in healthcare, including grant-funded activities. (25%) ● Collaborate with campus community and library colleagues on instruction to support educational, clinical, and research needs. (20%) ● Provide expertise in advanced searching, including practice guidelines and systematic review searching, and data science. (15%) ● Provide consultation services that address information needs relevant to health equity, health disparities, and antiracism. (10%) ● Promote our services, collection resources, programs, and specialized technologies relevant to instruction and research in reducing health disparities and addressing structural racism in healthcare. (10%) ● Represent our department on appropriate committees. (10%) ● Participate in continuing education opportunities and stay current with literature in librarianship, health sciences disciplines, health equity, and structural racism in healthcare. (10%) You Have ● A master's degree from an ALA-accredited library/information sciences program or equivalent combination of a relevant advanced degree and experience working in a relevant field. ● Familiarity with scholarly and academic publishing practices in health sciences. ● 1+ years of experience building relationships to promote the goals of a team. ● 1+ years of experience managing several complex projects at once. ● Understanding of diversity and the importance of inclusion expressed through a commitment to apply and incorporate the differences, complexities, and opportunities that diversity brings to an organization. You May Also Have ● Knowledge of literature, research methods, and best practices related to health equity and health disparities. ● Relevant work experience in a health sciences library, or in a role providing outreach and service. ● 1+ years of experience developing and delivering student-centered instruction. ● 1+ years of experience with expert searching including systematic reviews. ● Membership in the Academy of Health Information Professionals. Application Deadline Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended. Applications will be reviewed as received throughout the posting period and continue until the position is filled. Additional Information Appointment is anticipated as an assistant librarian or associate librarian. Salary and rank are dependent on the candidate's qualifications and experience. The target salary range for this position is $59,500 to $62,000 for the Assistant Librarian rank and $63,000 to $73,000 for the Associate Librarian rank. This appointment is subject to the UM/LEO-GLAM collective bargaining agreement. Librarian appointments carry with them increased expectations regarding professional development, professional engagement, research, and service, in keeping with the library's process for librarian promotion and advancement. The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off (24 vacation days per year, and 15 days of sick leave a year), matched retirement contributions with immediate vesting, professional development opportunities, and more. TIAA and Fidelity Investments retirement benefits are available. This position may be eligible for flexible work opportunities at the discretion of the hiring department. Flexible work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change dependent on the business needs of the hiring department, throughout the course of employment. It is the policy of the University of Michigan to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. Pursuant to the 2022-2025 UM|LEO-GLAM agreement, each appointing unit will designate an administrative contact (“administrative designee”) who is responsible for communicating with the necessary parties about accommodations requests made by Employees in that appointing unit on each campus. The Administrative Designee for Research – HS-STEM is Joe Zynda. They may be reached at 734-936-2450 or zyndaj@umich.edu.

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