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UAB Libraries-Reference Librarian–RISC (Health Sciences & Systematic Reviews)
University of Alabama, Birmingham
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Posted: 14-Feb-26
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Categories:
Academic/Faculty
Library/Information Sciences
Internal Number: 27009
Position Number: 19905
School/College: UAB Libraries
Job Description:
University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Libraries is seeking a creative, collaborative, and forward-thinking librarian to join our team at Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences. In this role, you will partner with researchers, clinicians, and students to support evidence-based practice and advance scholarly work through expert searching and systematic review services. We are looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, embraces innovation, and brings a strong user-first mindset to everything they do.
Job Summary / About the Role
As the Health Sciences & Systematic Review Librarian, you will:
· Serve as a trusted resource for health sciences faculty, students, and staff.
· Provide reference services and in-depth consultations in person and online.
· Lead and support research teams with systematic reviews and evidence synthesis projects from protocol development to publication.
· Perform advanced literature searches and peer-review search strategies (e.g. in-house, PRESS).
· Advise on resources, software, citation managers, and data sources for systematic reviews.
· Collaborate across library units to ensure seamless support for research projects (e.g., reference, interlibrary loan, scholarly communications).
· Stay current with best practices, tools, and standards in systematic review methodology.
· Contribute to professional growth through research, publishing, grant writing, and engagement in professional organizations.
· Perform other related duties as assigned.
Why UAB Libraries?
The University of Alabama at Birmingham is a comprehensive R-1 university and academic medical center proudly located in the heart of Birmingham. In 2023, all six of UAB's health-related schools ranked among the top 20 public institutions in NIH funding, with UAB overall ranking 6th in clinical trials expenditures among public institutions. UAB consistently ranks as a top employer. UAB was recognized by Forbes as a Best Large Employer nationally (number 1 in 2021) and Best-In-State in 2023. The UAB Libraries provide access to an array of rich scholarly resources that inform intellectual, social, and economic transformation of its community. It also provides the essential expertise to support excellence in education, research, patient care, and community outreach that collectively advance the success and impact of the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The UAB Libraries' collections include over 1.4 million volumes and more than 40,000 journals and serials, in addition to extensive electronic resources, rare books, microforms, and audio-visual materials. The UAB Libraries host nearly 1 million patrons each year and support students and faculty in advancing their learning, research, and teaching. UAB Libraries encompass the Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences, the Lister Hill Library at University Hospital, the Mervyn H. Sterne Library, UAB Archives, UAB Digital Collections, Reynolds-Finley Historical Library, the Alabama Museum of the Health Sciences, and an off-site storage facility.
A pre-employment background check is required for candidates selected for employment.
EEO Statement:
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
Department: Reference, Instruction and Scholarly Communication (RISC)
Assignment Category: Full-Time
Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track
Required Qualifications:
- MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program, or academic credentials appropriate to the position.
- Experience in an academic, special, or medical library (including staff or intern positions).
- Evidence of participation in research teams (publications preferred).
- Advanced searching skills and experience with systematic reviews or meta-analysis and biomedical databases (e.g. PubMed, Embase).
- Familiarity with citation management tools (e.g. EndNote, RefWorks, or Mendeley).
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- A team oriented and user-focused philosophy.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with evidence-based practice resources and standards (e.g. PRISMA or JBI).
- Knowledge of systematic review software (e.g. Rayyan, Covidence, RevMan, or DistillerSR).
- Familiarity with systematic review protocol repositories and other Open Science processes.
- Active in professional communities related to systematic reviews.
- Experience with project management or collaboration tools (e.g. Slack, Trello, or Microsoft Teams).
- Apprenticeship, training, or shadowing librarians working on evidence synthesis projects (e.g. systematic reviews)
Pre-Employment Background Check:
A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.
About University of Alabama, Birmingham
Known for its innovative and interdisciplinary approach to education at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, a part of the University of Alabama System, is an internationally renowned research university and academic medical center with more than $715 million in annual research funding and an economic impact on the state exceeding $12.1 billion a year. UAB is Alabama’s largest employer, with some 28,000 employees, and was named Forbes’ No. 1 Large Employer in the United States in 2021. UAB enrollment surpassed 21,500 for the fifth consecutive year in fall 2022. The university offers more than 180 degree programs in nine schools and one college. The pillars of UAB’s mission include education, research, innovation and economic development, community engagement and patient care. Learn more at www.uab.edu.
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