Clinical Information Librarian Job at Inside Higher Ed in Athens

Overview

Clinical Information Librarian role at Inside Higher Ed. Posting details and university information are included for context.

Position Details

Posting Number: F2427P

Working Title: Clinical Information Librarian

Department: SOM-Student Support

Anticipated Start Date: 10/01/2025

Job Posting Date: 07/25/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Posting Type: External

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

USG Core Values: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. More details at USG policy manuals linked in the original posting.

Position Summary

The Clinical Information Librarian enhances health sciences education, research, and patient care at the University of Georgia School of Medicine (UGA SOM). This full-time, non-tenure track faculty role focuses on sustaining the medical education mission through planning, development, delivery, and evaluation of quality health information and instruction. The librarian supports faculty, residents, and students in finding and evaluating evidence-based information for clinical decision-making, research, and professional development. The position is part of the residency training team with partnering hospitals and the UGA SOM library team and supports medical student learning in clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate educational programs, scholarship, teaching, and learning for Graduate Medical Education (GME) and Undergraduate Medical Education (UME).
• Allocate time equally between GME and UME responsibilities.
• Provide information services for the UGA SOM in GME and UME contexts.
• Serve as a faculty instructor for academic half days, teaching evidence-based information topics.
• Participate in clinical rounds and reports with faculty, residents, and students; locate evidence-based information at the point of care.
• Assist faculty and residents in preparing evidence for clinical review sessions (e.g., morbidity and mortality, journal clubs, seminars).
• Equip faculty, residents, and medical students to locate and organize information for patient care and scholarly activities.
• Collaborate with the UGA SOM library team to address teaching, research, and learning information needs.
• Support scholarly activities including grant and manuscript submissions and research consultations.
• Navigate technology needs (mobile apps, online health information platforms) and provide reference consultations in person and remotely.
• Participate in working groups, campus programs, committees, and professional associations as appropriate.
• Maintain flexibility and assume other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• An ALA-accredited Masters in Library and Information Science or terminal degree in a related field.

Additional Requirements

• A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience (post-MLS or in health sciences practice).
• Candidates will be considered at the rank of Librarian I, II, III, or IV.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, And/or Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in the sciences or demonstrated interest in library research in the sciences.
• Evidence of meeting university standards in librarianship, teaching, scholarship, and service, per faculty standing.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies

• Knowledge of health information resources and services (e.g., PubMed, UpToDate, ClinicalKey).
• Experience working with health professional faculty, students, and clinicians.
• Ability to develop instruction sessions and teach effectively in both individual and classroom/clinical settings.
• Proven ability to design instructional materials in various formats and to teach evidence-based medicine topics.
• Strong project management, communication, and collaborative skills.
• Proficiency with LibGuides or similar tools and familiarity with citation management software.
• Understanding of the academic health care environment and the library’s role within it.

Is this a Position of Trust?

Yes

Additional Compliance and Policy Notes

• Credit and P-Card policy: A credit check may be required for positions with financial responsibilities.
• Background Investigation: Offers contingent upon completion of background check, credentials verification, and may include pre-employment drug testing where applicable.

Duties/Responsibilities (summary)

• Lead educational programs on information literacy and evidence-based healthcare for GME and UME.
• Coordinate clinical GME instruction for residency programs.
• Instruct in academic half days and collaboration with the library team.
• Support clinical rounds and evidence-based information for patient care.
• Assist with journal clubs, morbidity and mortality discussions, and other seminars.
• Collaborate across faculty, residents, and students on research-related information needs.
• Provide in-person and virtual consultations for complex queries.
• Participate in groups, programs, and professional activities as assigned.

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