Library Research Specialist – TEMP

Rocky Vista University


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Overview
Rocky Vista University in Englewood, CO has an opening for an

Library Research Specialist – TEMPORARY

To be considered for this position applicants should submit a resume/cover letter and salary requirements on our Careers page at www.rvu.edu.

SALARY:

$21.85 – $25.00 per hour.The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill, knowledge, experience, education, and credentials.

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence: We are Rocky Vista University (RVU), a diverse, equitable, and inclusive healthcare education university that recognizes, values, and respects the commonalities and differences reflected in our students, staff, faculty, and alumni. We strive to be compassionate healthcare educators and practitioners who embrace and champion inclusive excellence.

RVU is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of the Library Research Specialist include providing individualized and group research support across all stages of the scholarly process. This may involve helping users refine research topics, conducting literature searches, navigating databases and digital resources, and supporting scholarly writing and publication efforts. The specialist regularly assists with journal article submissions, case reports, book chapters, grant proposals, and other forms of scholarly output. They also offer reference services in both virtual and in-person formats, with an emphasis on responsive, informed, and user-centered support. This position contributes to the development of instructional materials and helps facilitate educational sessions and workshops on topics such as research methods, database navigation, citation management, and publication strategies. The specialist may also assist in collecting, organizing, and reporting on scholarly activity data, including bibliographic output and research impact measures for institutional assessment and accreditation purposes.

  • Provide in-depth research and reference assistance to students, faculty, and staff across all stages of the scholarly process, including topic development, database navigation, literature searching, and citation management. Support scholarly communication by assisting with publication strategies, journal selection, open access options, and grant proposal preparation.
  • Assist in the development and delivery of library instruction sessions and workshops focused on research skills, information literacy, and the effective use of medical and academic resources. Contribute to the creation and ongoing maintenance of subject-specific research guides and instructional materials that support curricular and research needs.
  • Stay current on developments in library science, research methodologies, scholarly publishing, and educational technologies. Actively contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by evaluating new tools, services, and practices that could enhance library services and improve user access to research support.
  • Facilitate access services for the campus library, including circulation, reserves, and basic interlibrary loan functions. Assist patrons in locating and utilizing both physical and electronic resources, including point-of-care tools, clinical databases, eBooks, and journals relevant to osteopathic medicine and the health sciences.

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