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Job Description
The USF/HCA Graduate Medical Education Librarian plays a key role in the institutional partnership between USF Health and HCA West Florida Division, contributing to the development of resident and fellow education and scholarly activity by working with faculty, program leadership, and clinical staff across the GME enterprise.
The position supports the scholarly, educational, and evidence based clinical practice needs of residents and fellows through expert research assistance and consultations, comprehensive literature searches, evidence-synthesis reviews, instruction and the effective use of health sciences information resources across HCA training sites. The role also includes identifying emerging training needs and developing innovative services that advance the scholarly mission of the HCA GME program.
As a USF employee, the USF/HCA GME Librarian reports to the Assistant Director of Research and Education at the USF Health Libraries and has a dotted line reporting relationship to the HCA Division Research Director.
The position includes periodic travel to ten HCA GME training sites (1-3 visits to each site in each quarter) throughout the greater Tampa Bay area (Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, and Pinellas).
Responsibilities
The USF/HCA GME Librarian delivers expert research and information services that support resident and fellow education, evidence-based practice, and scholarly work across HCA GME training sites.
• Provide individualized and small-group research consultations for residents, fellows, and faculty.
• Develop comprehensive, reproducible literature searches to support clinical questions and evidence synthesis (e.g., systematic, scoping, rapid, or narrative reviews), and provide guidance on current best practices in research protocols and processes.
• Consult on database selection and navigation, advanced search techniques, and critical appraisal of information sources.
• Support citation management and research workflow tools used in academic and clinical settings (e.g., Mendeley).
• Maintain and update the HCA Resident LibGuide and other point-of-need online resources
• Promotes HCA librarian services and resources.
• Collaborate with health sciences library colleagues to develop and deliver research services and contribute to the knowledge base of the profession through research, publication, and professional engagement.
• Participate in relevant HCA GME events and activities, including resident scholarly activity programs and events, such as HCA Research Day, to support resident scholarship and engagement with the GME community.
Professional development is an essential component of professional practice, ensuring that librarians continually strengthen the competencies, knowledge, and skills required to provide effective, current, and accountable support in educational and clinical environments. The USF/HCA GME Librarian is expected to engage in professional development and contribute to the advancement of health sciences librarianship through activities such as continuing education, scholarly or educational contributions, and professional service.
The USF/HCA GME Librarian provides evidence-based practice instruction; teaches the effective use of health sciences information resources and research support tools; and identifies and assesses evolving training and support needs within the program.
In collaboration with USF and HCA GME faculty, the librarian designs and delivers program-integrated instruction and develops online materials that support resident and fellow education and research efforts. The position maintains periodic on-site engagement with affiliate hospitals through orientations, instructional sessions, and relationship-building with residents, fellows, faculty, and program coordinators.
Professional Expectations
• Pursues research and professional development activities aligned with USF Health Libraries' promotion and rank requirements. (add link to A&P guide for library with definition of core competencies)
• Manages or contributes to special projects as assigned.
• Acquires and maintains the Medical Library Association's Academy of Health Information Professionals certification.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in Library and/or Information Science from an American Library Association (ALA)-accredited program. Minimum of two (2) years of relevant, post-graduate professional experience in medical, academic, or health sciences library settings. A distinguished record of service in the profession including publications, professional association activity, research, or other major contributions to the field. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Librarian.
Preferred Qualifications:
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Core Searching Competencies
• Proficiency with current health sciences information resources, including PubMed and related biomedical databases.
• Ability to apply controlled vocabularies, indexing structures, and research methodologies in the health sciences.
• Skill in advanced literature searching and reproducible search strategy development.
Research and Evidence Synthesis Support
• Ability to conduct and support literature reviews, including systematic and other evidence-synthesis methodologies.
• Experience supporting evidence-based practice and scholarly research workflows in multidisciplinary academic and clinical environments.
Scholarly Communication and Research Tools
• Competence with information and citation management tools used in health sciences research.
Instruction and Education
• Experience teaching evidence-based information practices to residents, fellows, and faculty.
• Experience educating residents, fellows, and faculty on open access publishing, copyright, and open educational data and resources.
SOFT SKILLS:
• Demonstrated initiative, creativity, and a strong commitment to teaching, learning, collaboration, and public service.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, fellows, faculty, and professional staff.
• Ability to collaborate productively in multidisciplinary and research-intensive environments.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated capacity to adapt to evolving educational, research, and clinical information needs.
• Professional judgment and initiative in supporting education, research, and service priorities.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and independent learning.
INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE:
• Understanding of the academic and clinical health system environment, including the role of libraries in graduate medical education.
• Knowledge of research practices, standards, and methodologies relevant to medical education and clinical research.
• Knowledge of best practices and emerging trends in graduate medical education instruction.
• Familiarity with the principles and expectations of evidence-based medicine and scholarly communication in health professions education.
• Awareness of current trends in health sciences librarianship, scholarly communication, and research support services.
Special Working Conditions:
The position includes periodic travel to ten HCA GME training sites (1-3 visits to each site in each quarter) throughout the greater Tampa Bay area (Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, and Pinellas).
About Us
Working at USF
With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
About USF
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.
Compliance and Federal Notices
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.