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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Pharmacy Librarian to join our team and support the information needs of pharmacy professionals, researchers, and students. The Pharmacy Librarian will be responsible for managing pharmaceutical and medical information resources, providing reference and research support, and developing instructional materials to enhance information literacy in the field of pharmacy. This role requires a strong understanding of pharmaceutical sciences, library science, and digital information systems.
The ideal candidate will have experience working in a health sciences or academic library, with a focus on pharmacy or biomedical information. They will be adept at using medical databases such as PubMed, Embase, and Micromedex, and will be comfortable teaching users how to access and evaluate scientific literature. The Pharmacy Librarian will collaborate with faculty, researchers, and students to support curriculum development, evidence-based practice, and scholarly communication.
Key responsibilities include maintaining and curating pharmacy-related collections, both print and digital; providing one-on-one research consultations; conducting literature searches; and delivering workshops and training sessions on information literacy, citation management, and research tools. The Pharmacy Librarian will also contribute to systematic reviews and other research projects by providing expert search strategies and documentation.
This position requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as the librarian will work closely with a diverse academic and clinical community. The successful candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous learning and professional development. A Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program is required, and a background in pharmacy or health sciences is highly desirable.
Join our dynamic team and play a vital role in advancing pharmaceutical education and research through expert information services and resources.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Manage and curate pharmacy-related library collections
- Provide reference and research support to students and faculty
- Conduct literature searches for systematic reviews and research projects
- Develop and deliver instructional sessions on information literacy
- Support evidence-based practice through expert information retrieval
- Collaborate with faculty on curriculum development and research
- Maintain knowledge of current trends in pharmacy and medical librarianship
- Assist users with citation management tools and research databases
- Evaluate and recommend new resources and technologies
- Contribute to scholarly communication and open access initiatives
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS)
- Experience in a health sciences or academic library
- Familiarity with pharmacy and biomedical databases
- Strong research and information retrieval skills
- Excellent communication and teaching abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
- Knowledge of citation management tools (e.g., EndNote, Zotero)
- Understanding of evidence-based practice principles
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Commitment to professional development and learning
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have with pharmacy or medical databases?
- How have you supported research or systematic reviews in the past?
- Describe a time you taught an information literacy session.
- What strategies do you use to stay current in medical librarianship?
- How do you handle complex reference or research questions?
- What is your experience with citation management tools?
- How do you collaborate with faculty and researchers?
- What role do you think a librarian plays in evidence-based practice?
- Have you contributed to any scholarly publications or reviews?
- What technologies or tools do you use to enhance library services?
