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).
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)
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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.
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
Research and Evidence Synthesis Support
Scholarly Communication and Research Tools
Instruction and Education
SOFT SKILLS:
INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE:
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).
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.
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
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.
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