Job Description

Reporting to the Head of Information Services, the Nursing Informationist builds partnerships with faculty, departments, and the School of Nursing to optimize the use of information for research, education, and patient care. To this end, the informationist identifies information needs of students, faculty, and staff in the School of Nursing. In response to these needs, the informationist 1) delivers in-depth reference, research and consultation services, 2) designs and provides instruction, 3) supports university research by participating in the systematic review team, 4) creates information products, digital tools, and services to enable users to locate, organize, and use information, and 5) identifies and recommends information resources for the library collection.  In support of the greater user community of the library, the Nursing Informationist participates in the reference service by responding to requests from the Information Desk and the electronic on-demand reference service. 

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

Reference and Research Assistance

• Responds to requests for mediated searches and in-depth reference requests using a variety of biomedical and social science databases and other specialized resources; delivers results in format appropriate for the user (focused search, saved search, descriptive report, EndNote library, etc.). 
• Participates in providing reference service by responding to requests from the Information Desk and the electronic on-demand reference service (AskUs). Serves as a backup to Information Desk staff when they receive reference inquiries. 
• Participates in systematic review services by designing reproducible literature searches and collaborating on data management and manuscript preparation. 
• Consults with students, academic staff, and faculty through scheduled appointments to identify sources, develop research strategies, or review information management. 
• Collaborates with clinical informationists to provide services to nurses and other practitioners at Emory Healthcare locations.
• Collaborates with other informationists to develop information products, digital tools, and services to facilitate on-demand use of information. 

Instruction and Outreach

• Identifies information needs and maintains outreach to faculty, academic staff, and students in the School of Nursing. Cultivates opportunities for collaboration with individual faculty and departments within the School of Nursing. 
• Using a variety of technologies, develops and delivers instruction to build information processing competencies both within the School of Nursing and among curriculum and to enable students, faculty, and academic staff to be self-sufficient in their information seeking. 
• Communicates regularly with department faculty, students, and academic staff to promote library resources, services, and events. 
• Contributes and maintains content for the library website and blogs to support access to and use of information. 

Collection Development

• Maintains awareness of the curricular needs, teaching approaches, and research interests of faculty in the School of Nursing and makes recommendations to support those activities; identifies collection gaps based on requests received via reference requests, consultation, AskUs, research meetings, and listservs. 
• Reviews and selects materials from profile plan. 
• Manages library collections through participating in collection development review projects such as weeding the nursing collection. 
• Contributes to content discovery by creating research guides relevant to subject areas. 

Professional Responsibilities

• Participate in professional and scholarly associations; maintain membership and accreditation; participate in meetings, conferences, and workshops; serve in appointed or elected positions.
• Maintain up-to-date professional knowledge and skills related to job responsibilities and current trends in higher education, academic libraries, and information technology.
• Adhere to guidelines in the Emory Handbook Governing the Librarian series for Faculty-Equivalent Librarians regarding appointment, renewal, and promotion.
• Participate in library and campus committees.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (ALA-accredited) or equivalent education and experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in nursing information resources and evidence-based practice.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with faculty, students, and healthcare professionals.
• Proficiency with library technologies, research tools, and standard office applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years of experience in a health sciences or academic medical library.
• Experience providing instruction and research support in health sciences or nursing.
• Familiarity with systematic review methodologies and related tools.
• Knowledge of current trends in academic health sciences libraries and nursing education.
• Active engagement in professional associations or scholarly activities

Join Our Information Session:

Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Time: 1:00-1:30 pm EST
Details: Learn more about the position, and what we’re seeking in the next Nursing Informationist.

If you're interested and available to join, please register here to receive the Zoom webinar link:
Nursing Informationist Webinar

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should review the application requirements and apply online at interfolio {https://apply.interfolio.com/181240}

Applications may be submitted as Word or PDF attachments and must include:

1) A cover letter that includes a statement of interest, describing your qualifications and relevant experience, as well as your interest in this position and in contributing to the mission and values of Emory.

2) A current resume or curriculum vitae (CV) detailing your educational background and relevant professional experience.

3) On a separate document list the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of 3 professional references including a current or previous supervisor.

Candidates applying by March 5, 2026 will receive priority consideration Review of applications will continue until the position is successfully filled. Emory is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applications and nominations from women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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