Basic Sciences Librarian (Research & Instruction)

Affiliated Office Address

Baltimore, MD, United States, Baltimore, MD, USA

Requisition ID

122821

Date Created

October 16, 2026

Job Family

Libraries, Archives & Museums

Job Subfamily

Libraries

Job Function

Libraries and Museum

Exempt Status

Exempt

Shift Type

Full Time

Schedule

M-F; 8:30am-5pm

Worksite

02-MD:Mount Washington Campus

Work Modality

Hybrid: On-site 60-89% of hours worked (Ex: 3-4 out of 5 days/week)

We are seeking a Basic Sciences Librarian to provide research and instruction support for basic science departments and programs based on education, experience, and demonstrated need. The Librarian II is expected to demonstrate an intermediate knowledge and expertise in one or more areas of information resources and services such as, acquisitions, access services, collection maintenance, collection development, cataloging and metadata creation, data management consultation, digitization, preservation, research assistance and consultation, reference and/or instruction, scholarly publishing, or resource sharing. The Librarian II will also develop effective plans, workflows, or processes to provide resources or services that support the university's mission and program objectives.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Demonstrated knowledge of resources in basic sciences.

Demonstrated knowledge of the research life cycle.

Familiarity with the developing role of AI in basic sciences.

Familiarity with scholarly communication issues.

Assist library staff & patrons with non-routine questions through analysis of inquiry and resolution with appropriate staff.

Support a wide range of services with standard and non-standard workflows.

Resolve issues based on knowledge and experience.

Initiate the development of new workflows and/or enhancement of workflows.

Lead or actively participate in collaborative department projects, by lending expertise and analysis of issues and/or needs, and coordinates completion of assigned work.

Lead special projects as assigned and/or identifies and prioritizes projects with supervisor.

Demonstrate expertise in a specific area of library related work as listed above.

Train and mentor new librarians and staff.

Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for their department and the JH libraries and routinely lends expertise to JH libraries special interest and other collaborative groups and efforts.

Continue to develop professional relationships

Provide specialized knowledge of how aspects of information management apply to their unit or departments goals, processes, or workflows.

Represent JH libraries in public forums, including meetings, conferences, and collaborative initiatives.

Advance the libraries' and university's mission through service to the department, institution, and profession.

Actively engage in networking, professional development, and other scholarly activities.

Establish strong working relationships and communication workflows with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Degree in Library Science or related field.

Three years of related experience.

Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

Undergraduate Degree in a Basic Science.

Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency

Analytical Skills - Intermediate

Coaching and Mentoring - Beginner

Information Resource Proficiency - Intermediate

Library Expertise - Intermediate

Problem Solving - Intermediate

Process Improvement - Intermediate

Research Assistance - Intermediate

Workflow Management - Intermediate

Classified Title: Librarian II

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Basic Sciences Librarian (Research & Instruction)

Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PC

Starting Salary Range: $55,145 - $75,955 - $96,760 Annually ($65k-70k targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: M-F; 8:30am-5pm

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Hybrid/Mount Washington Campus

Department name: Research & Instruction

Personnel area: Libraries

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies

Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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Accommodation Information

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Vaccine Requirements

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The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

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