Research Support Librarian - Bernard Becker Library

Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

This Research Support Librarian position is part of Becker Medical Library’s team supporting researchers and authors at WashU Medicine with the complex and ever-changing research publishing and funding landscapes. This position will help faculty, staff and trainees understand and comply with funder public and open access mandates, navigate traditional and open access publishing options, and utilize required grant application and reporting tools from the National Library of Medicine. This position may also assist others on the team providing research impact assessment education and services and broader scholarly communication activities as needed. This is a full-time, exempt position, with a hybrid work schedule option, reporting to the Associate Director for Research Services.

Job Description

• Assist faculty, staff and trainees with NIH Public Access Policy awareness and compliance through the development and ongoing maintenance of web-based support materials, educational sessions to varied audiences on campus, and customized consultation services. 

• Provide education and support on the use of NCBI’s My Bibliography and the NIH Manuscript Submission System. 

• Support awareness and compliance with public and open access policies from other funders beyond the NIH as needed. 

• Maintain effective communication with other groups on campus, including the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, to synergize compliance support efforts across the School of Medicine. 

• Provide information, education and support on traditional and open access publishing options. 

• Consult with faculty, staff and trainees on publishing policies, practices and issues to ensure library offerings and services are meeting the needs of research teams on campus. 

• Support the administration of open access publishing agreements. 

• Stay abreast of developments and trends related to publishing, public access, and grant compliance. 

• Work with others on the Becker Medical Library Research Services team as needed to collect and analyze data using various sources and bibliometric methods to report the impact of faculty and institutional publishing and research.  

• Collaborate on broader scholarly communication activities as needed. 

• Participate in library and university committees/projects as relevant. 

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.

• Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or a table.

Equipment

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Library Programming, Supervision

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

M.S. - Master of Science - Library Science

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Library Management, Library Services, Oral Communications, Written Communication

Grade

G11

Salary Range

$53,100.00 - $90,600.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.