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Bioengineering and Engineering Medical Innovation Librarian - Grainger Engineeri

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois, us, 61803

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Bioengineering and Engineering Medical Innovation Librarian

The Grainger Engineering Library Information Center (GELIC) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) Library is seeking a Bioengineering and Engineering Medical Innovation (BEMI) Librarian. The BEMI Librarian will work in collaboration with other faculty and staff of GELIC to advance services, initiatives, and partnerships as determined by the UIUC University Library and GELIC strategic goals. Position Summary:

The BEMI Librarian will liaise with the Carle Illinois College of Medicine and Grainger College of Engineering Bioengineering department. The BEMI Librarian will work with the Biomedicine Liaison to engage with faculty, researchers, and students affiliated with Carle Illinois College of Medicine and the Grainger College of Engineering Bioengineering department through instruction, research translation, clinical librarianship practice, reference, and consultations, systematic reviews, and meta-analysis, medical and biomedical informatics, scholarly communication, and data management. Responsibilities: Build relationships with the faculty and medical students of Carle Illinois College of Medicine, and the faculty and undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate students of Grainger College of Engineering, with particular focus on the Bioengineering department. Develop innovative services and outreach to Grainger College of Engineering, including the Department of Bioengineering and Carle Illinois College of Medicine. Provide support for evidence-based practice and research. Consult with stakeholders to improve research through the implementation of best practices. Consult with stakeholders to support innovation initiatives. Participate in initiatives of the Grainger Engineering Library Information Center. Maintain an active research pipeline that advances the discipline of library and information science. Participate in service to the profession via both internal and external opportunities. Contribute to the national and international reputation of the University Library through professional research, service, and collaboration with national colleagues, organizations, and consortia. Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library and/or Information Science or equivalent degree. Demonstrated experience creating and providing instructional interventions for the STEM disciplines. Demonstrated experience collaborating with diverse groups and populations in the delivery of educational programs. Evidence of the ability to conduct scholarly research and work toward the requirements for promotion and tenure. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly in person and in writing. Preferred: Experience providing library support to engineering and/or health sciences disciplines in an academic setting. Experience providing reference or research support services in an academic library setting. Experience in the foundational concepts and services of research data management. Experience conducting systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Statement:

The University Library of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign values diversity of thought, perspective, experience, and people, and is actively committed to a culture of inclusion and respect. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.

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