Clinical Librarian, Health Sciences Library

About the Role

This position supports clinicians, faculty, and researchers with advanced evidence synthesis services at the UVA Health Sciences Library.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the dedicated library liaison to the Cancer Center, Children’s Hospital, and Department of Pharmacy.
• Offer specialized support including literature searching, evidence synthesis, information management, and tailored instruction.
• Provide professional information services to the clinician community, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and allied health professionals.
• Deliver services supporting evidence-based practice, knowledge management, and advocacy of relevant information technologies.
• Maintain awareness of emerging information technology trends in health care and their potential impact on clinical care and research.
• Actively participate in the design and implementation of innovative library services.
• Serve on library committees and teams, communicating patron needs to inform resource development and service.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Knowledge of AI tools.
• Experience with advanced evidence synthesis services, including expert literature searching, systematic reviews, scoping reviews, clinical practice guideline support, and other high-level review methodologies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA Accredited program or a relevant graduate degree.
• Experience equivalency substitution: Bachelor’s degree + 4 years of relevant experience considered in lieu of degree.
• Candidates with 4 – 9 years or 9+ years of relevant experience following completion of their degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, may be considered for placement in an advanced librarian job profile.

Salary Range: $65,000 - $90,000

Work Location: Charlottesville, VA (eligible for hybrid schedule after initial on-site training)