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Amda

AMDA Library Student Worker

New York, NY · On-site

$15.25 - $17.25/hr

Key Responsibilities Assist patrons in searching for, locating, and accessing library materials Guide patrons in navigating online collections and databases Answer questions via email, phone, and in ...

Queens Public Library

Re-Entry Programs Manager

Queens, NY · On-site

$67K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

... library, including at prisons and shelters. * Maintains and reports program data. * Conducts meetings with external partners. * Work with Assistant Director of Jail, Prison, Reentry Services and ...

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Junior Fashion Designer - NYC Womens Activewear Apparel

New York, NY · On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Maintain and update the digital color library. * Assist with Pantone chip selection and physical color card creation. * Organize seasonal samples and fabric headers. * Support designers with trend ...

KPF

Architectural Intern (Interiors)

New York, NY · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Research interior-specific materials for KPF's physical and digital library * Assist with furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) selections and documentation * Contribute to team effort through ...

Morgan Library

Administrative Assistant

New York, NY · On-site

$52K - $54K/yr

  • PTO

Full-time Description The Morgan Library & Museum seeks an Administrative Assistant to support the Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer. This role provides administrative support on a day-to ...

SUITE PIECES INC

Design Assistant

Huntington Station, NY · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

... libraries on Long Island. We deliver highly personalized design services across both our Full ... We are seeking a highly organized and detail-driven Design Assistant to support our design team ...

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Design Assistant

Huntington Station, NY · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

... libraries on Long Island. We deliver highly personalized design services across both our Full ... We are seeking a highly organized and detail-driven Design Assistant to support our design team ...

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Huntington Station, NY · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

... libraries on Long Island. We deliver highly personalized design services across both our Full ... We are seeking a highly organized and detail-driven Design Assistant to support our design team ...

Brooklynpubliclibrary

Office Aide

Jamaica, NY · On-site

$34K/yr

Will assist in the hiring, recruitment, and training of part-time staff and volunteers, and provide Library customers with prompt and excellent customer services. Maintains, processes, and prepares ...

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Research and Data Services Librarian, Zucker School of Medicine

Hofstra University

Hempstead, NY • On-site

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

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Position Details
Position Information
About Hofstra
Hofstra University is nationally ranked and recognized as Long Island's largest private university located in Hempstead, N.Y. When you work at Hofstra, you join a team of talented professionals committed to preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow, in an environment that cultivates learning through the free and open exchange of ideas for the betterment of humankind. The work we do at Hofstra supports the education and well-being of our students, and the workforce of the future. While working towards this mission, employees can take advantage of many enriching experiences on campus. Whether it's a lunchtime lecture, a Division I NCAA athletics game, a musical concert, a theatre performance, or a visit to one of our two accredited museums, there is always something exciting to do at Hofstra. Enjoy the ease of going to the fitness center, taking a swim, or grabbing a bite to eat without having to leave our beautiful campus! Hofstra University is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse academic community of students, faculty, staff, and administrators respectful of the contributions and dignity of each of its members. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community.
Position Title
Research and Data Services Librarian, Zucker School of Medicine
Position Number
896784
Position Category
Administration
School/Division
School of Medicine
Department
Full-Time or Part-Time
Full-Time
Description
The Research and Data Services Librarian will split their time between Zucker School of Medicine and Long Island Jewish-Forest Hills (LIJ-FH) Hospital. The librarian provides expert consultation, instruction, and support in areas including advanced literature searching, research data management, and open access publishing. The librarian will foster data literacy, promote best practices in research data management, advise on publisher and NIH data/research mandates, manage access to research-related library software, and enhance the library's efforts in open access publishing support. The librarian collaborates closely with the Zucker School of Medicine, Northwell Library Council, Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, and Long Island Jewish-Forest Hills Hospital.
This is an administrator position with the potential for non-tenure track faculty status. The librarian will be reporting to the Assistant Dean of Library Services at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.
The position will require on-site visits once per week to the Long Island Jewish -Forest Hills (LIJ-FH) Hospital's library.
Key Responsibilities:
Research & Information Services
  • Liaison & Reference Services: Provides comprehensive reference and education liaison services for Zucker School of Medicine and Long Island Jewish-Forest Hills Hospital. Services include expert literature searches, evidence-based practice support, and instructional support.
  • Advanced Literature Searching: Conducts expert medical/clinical literature searches using biomedical databases (e.g., PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science).
  • Instruction: Designs, promotes, and delivers engaging instructional sessions, workshops, and tutorials on various topics including but not limited to literature searching, critical appraisal, conference poster creation, abstract writing, journal selection, evidence-based practice and other research related topics.
  • Other: Contributes to planning activities and collaborating with colleagues on projects of shared interest in line with the library services and initiatives.

Data Services & Research Data Management
  • Consultation: Plan and conduct consultations and instruction on data management, data discovery, data repositories, and government or publisher data mandates.
  • Data Management Plans (DMPs): Assists researchers in reviewing Data Management Plans (DMPs).
  • Data Search: Assists researchers in locating internal and/or external datasets.
  • Instruction: Develops and delivers training sessions on foundational data literacy concepts, data discovery, data management plans, and any other data related topics, as needed.
  • Research Software Management: Manages access to and provides support for research-related library software (e.g. GraphPad and Biorender).
  • LibGuide Development: Develops LibGuides on research or data related topics.

Scholarly Publication Support
  • Open Access Publishing: Provides support for open access publishing initiatives.
  • Instruction: Educates researchers on scholarly publishing models, open access mandates, author rights, and copyright.
  • Institutional Repository: Provides back-up support to the Scholarly Communications Librarian for the Academic Works institutional repository, ORCID implementations, and other related projects, as assigned.

Professional Development
  • Professional Engagement: Participates in professional development and scholarly activities, staying current with emerging trends and best practices in medical librarianship with specific focus on data and research librarianship.
  • Education: Stays current on ongoing changes to NIH data and research mandates.

Qualifications
  • Master's degree in library or information science from an ALA accredited school.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience working in an academic or health science library. Preference would be given to those who have an added background in data services.
  • Proficiency in using biomedical databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and CINAHL.
  • Proficiency in searching for research datasets.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the research process and lifecycle of data used in the biomedical, health sciences, or medical education fields.
  • Demonstrated skills in designing and presenting instruction, including the ability to create asynchronous instructional materials.
  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a diverse population.
  • Demonstrated excellence in analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal skills.
  • Evidence of initiative in learning and understanding new technology.
  • Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with managing GraphPad and/or Biorender software.
  • Working knowledge of ScienCV.
  • Working knowledge of systematic reviews.
  • AHIP (Academy of Health Information Professionals) certification or interest in pursuing.

Special Instructions
Deadline
Date Posted
05/04/2026
EEO Statement
Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary/Salary Range
$80,000 to $83,000
Additional Information
Hofstra University provides the above salary* as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.
*Salary ranges indicated for positions covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement are in accordance with the CBA.

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