An expert medical librarian summarizes their skills and experience. They have over 10 years of experience providing evidence-based research support and systematic reviews. Their skills include project management, social media, supervision, and training.

1. RACHEL R. WALDEN, MLIS
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Updated February 14, 2013

2. SUMMARY
Expert medical librarian with experience in project management, social media,
supervision, evidence-based medicine, customer service, literature searching
and evaluation, systematic reviews, metadata creation and maintenance,
writing for traditional and new media publication, staff and patron training,
and knowledge management.

3. SKILLS
General Skills: Computer/Database Skills:
Project management Social media tools and administration including
Supervision WordPress, Blogger, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn,
Knowledge management/documentation YouTube, and FriendFeed
Customer service HTML and basic CSS
Evidence-based medicine and research support
Microsoft Office, Google Documents, Open Office
Searching, assessment, and summary of biomedical
literature Expert user of biomedical literature and data
Knowledge of NIH public access compliance sources, including PubMed, CINAHL, PubMed
requirements Central, EMBASE, Web of Science. Knowledgeable
Creation and maintenance of metadata about other NLM and NCBI Databases (dbSNP,
OMIM, ClinicalTrials.gov, HSDB, LactMed, PubMed
Strong organizational skills
Central, GeneReviews, etc.) and other government
Writing and editing
health data sources such as CDC and FDA
Staff and patron training resources, as well as consumer health sources.
Social media and web services
Citation management software including EndNote
Distance work and collaboration
SIRSI / Workflows
Public speaking
Silverback usability testing
Meebo and Zoho chat tools for professional
customer service

4. EDUCATION
2000 B.A., Geology
Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH
2006 MLIS, medical librarianship emphasis
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

5. EXPERIENCE
Eskind Biomedical Library / Knowledge Management
Vanderbilt University Medical Center – Nashville, TN
Oct 2007 – Present Librarian, Program Manager, Coordinator of
Staff Training
Sep 2006 – Sep 2007 Library Fellow
May 2006 – Oct 2006 Library Intern
Apr 2004 – Apr 2006 Health Information Analyst II
Nov 2002 – Apr 2004 Health Information Analyst I

6. EXPERIENCE – EBL
(2002-PRESENT)
Evidence-Based Medicine Services:
Contributes to search, assessment and topic triage needs for AHRQ Evidence-Based
Practice Center at Vanderbilt, including contribution to topics in women’s/maternal/child
and developmental health and significant efforts in topic triage and systematic review
processes.
Provided complex searching, filtering and evidence summary creation for clinicians in the
Emergency Medicine Department, Diabetes Center, and inpatient internal medicine.
Monitors StarPanel for incoming clinical questions.
Contributes to development and refinement of clinical order sets through identification of
and summary of appropriate evidence.
Liaison and internal project manager for Knowledge Management contributions to
institution-wide clinical practice effort.
Former team member for My Cancer Genome project to connect clinicians with
information about gene effects on cancer therapy.

7. EXPERIENCE – EBL
(2002-PRESENT)
Staff Training:
Serves as coordinator of staff training, including tracking of trainee progress in extensive
in-house training program, monitoring of needed updates to training modules, development
of staff CE site for archiving learning activities, and other staff training and skills
development training activities.
Coordinates promotion process requirements for staff members.
Arranges and facilitates verification sessions to confirm adequate learning among trainees.
Trains new staff members on software and technology such as videoconferencing system
and Meebo/Zoho chat tool for customer support.
Web Development/Social Media:
Supervisor of web development team/programmers.
Project manager for metric to redevelop and increase accuracy/efficiency in digital library
administrative metadata tool and to plan and execute redevelopment of user interface.
Coordinates follow-up on various web/technical concerns and projects.
Serves as point person for creation of social media content for the library.
Professional knowledge of WordPress, Blogger, Twitter, Facebook, Friendfeed, and other
tools.

8. EXPERIENCE – EBL
(2002-PRESENT)
Administration/Personnel:
Competent supervisor of a variety of personnel, including computer programmers, new graduate
medical librarians, paraprofessional staff, and PhD staff members from various scientific specialties.
Assists in the hiring process for several EBL support staff and new interns - conducts pre-screening
interviews, contacts references, and participates in on-site and videoconference interviews, and
discussions of decision-making.
Supported annual budget book preparation efforts by assisting in the compilation of statistical and
narrative portions substantiating library resource usage.
Followed up on various contract issues including legal and tech transfer related to Meharry agreements.
Researched publication impact for several Biomedical Informatics Department tenure reviews.
Created initial tracking file for input and analysis of e-journal cost per use factors for use in
cancellation decision-making.
Participated in supervisor efforts to review and respond to customer feedback.

9. EXPERIENCE – EBL
(2002-PRESENT)
Public Services:
Experienced in staffing circulation desk, conduct of reference interview, and assisting
patrons in the location, selection, and use of biomedical resources.
Provides training as needed to clinical unit personnel and new residents on PubMed
and other resources.
Digital Libraries:
Project manager for redesign of Digital Library administrative tool and user interface,
with quality review of metadata for several thousand electronic resource records.
Managed project team to develop digital library for alumni; serves as point person for
alumni office.
Project manager for technology transfer agreement and service contract related to
Meharry library e-resources.
Contributed to the maintenance and enhancement of the EBL's Digital Library by
updating resource records and identifying/evaluating materials for inclusion. Served as
a point person for staff training on the tool.
Assisted in interface and content development for customized Digital Libraries.

10. EXPERIENCE – EBL
(2002-PRESENT)
Journal of the Medical Library Association:
Served as Editorial Assistant for the Journal of the Medical Library Association under the editorship of
Nunzia B. Giuse, MD.
Coordinated responses to authors and distribution of manuscripts to EBL co -editors, acknowledgements of
submission and peer review receipt, and other communications.
Co-creator and manager for Access submission tracking database. Tracked status of all submissions.
Began role as Editorial Assistant for incoming editor in July 2005, continued through 2009. Contributed
occasional peer reviews of submitted manuscripts. Contributed to JMLA Case Studies Blog. Served as
Electronic Resources Reviews editor, 2008-2009.
Special Projects:
Developed online electronic collection training module for use by library staff.
Co-creator of online learning module on women’s health resources for use by a class in the Vanderbilt School
of Nursing.
Participated in de-selection of monographs and deliverables tracking related to Eskind’s management contract
at Meharry Medical College library.
Assisted the MMC Library management team at EBL (contracted by Meharry) in documenting progress and
generating reports for Meharry leadership.
Past facilitator of monthly SearchTalk session for continuing education in searching and library resources for
EBL librarians and staff.
Coordinated selection and implementation of videoconferencing system for cross -institutional training and
collaboration.

11. EXPERIENCE – EBL
(2002-PRESENT)
Research Support:
Provided evidence-based information services to Evidence-based Practice
Center, emergency department personnel, and other requesters to support
research agenda.
Reviewed real-time emergency department patient data to assist in
determining inclusion eligibility for health literacy study.
Project manager for 08/09 metric to increase services and outreach to VUMC
research staff, including refinement and revision of research digital library and
work with Office of Research to define and enhance services.
Participant in detailed training on NCBI and other genetics-related tools.
Contributor to project to populate in-house database with publisher/journal
details related to NIH public access policy.

12. EXPERIENCE
Boston Women’s Health Book Collective – Cambridge, MA
Nov 2007 – Present
Official Blogger, Our Bodies Ourselves
http://ourbodiesourblog.org/

13. EXPERIENCE – OBOS BLOG
(2007-PRESENT)
Responsible for multiple blog posts per week on evidence-based
women’s health topics, reproductive health and rights, and related
issues, including analysis of published literature and
recommendation of information resources.
Contributed to social media activities including promotion of
blog posts, fundraising campaigns, book content, action alerts,
events, and other activities (Facebook, Twitter).
Further developed skills in remote work, time management, and
collaboration by conducting all work at a distance from
Cambridge, MA headquarters.

14. EXPERIENCE
Southern Alliance for Clean Energy – Knoxville, TN
Nov 2001 – Nov 2002 – Communications Coordinator
Jun 2000 – Nov 2002 – Program Assistant

15. EXPERIENCE – SACE (2001-2002)
Managed and customized the structure of a 100,000 record open-source
FileMaker Pro/embase database of membership information and activity.
Supported fundraising efforts by reviewing grant proposals, tracking donor
response rates, data mining for potential givers, and designing outreach materials
and direct mail pieces.
Edited and managed production of quarterly organizational newsletter.
Maintained website.
Coordinated technology for electronic activism campaigns and managed electronic
communications with constituents and media.
Provided general technological troubleshooting services.
Developed volunteer application process and training event, and coordinated
volunteer recruitment.
Created curriculum for educating local students about energy issues in day-long
session.

16. EXPERIENCE
Oberlin College Science Library – Oberlin, OH
Aug 1999 – May 2000 Student Manager
Aug 1998 – May 1999 Student Assistant

17. EXPERIENCE – OC SCILIB
(1998-2000)
Provided procedural training for new employees.
Managed transport between an off-site storage facility and circulation at
physics library.
Processed intake of academic journals.
Organized and tracked reserve materials, including bibliographic record
creation.
Performed general circulation functions with additional opening and closing
duties.
Received Metcalf Award for outstanding library service.

18. PUBLICATIONS &
PRESENTATIONS
Official blogger for Our Bodies Ourselves – 2007-present
Column author for the National Women’s Health Network newsletter, The Women’s Health Activist – 2010-present
Likis FE, Andrews JC, Collins MR, Lewis RM, Seroogy JJ, Starr SA, Walden RR, McPheeters ML. Nitrous Oxide for the
Management of Labor Pain [Internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2012 Aug. Available
From http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK100802/
Presenter, “Mentoring for Collaboration: More Than Just Knowledge Skills.” Paper accepted for presentation at the Medical
Library Association Annual Conference – Seattle, WA – May 2012
Matheny M, McPheeters ML, Glasser A, Mercaldo N, Weaver RB, Jerome RN, Walden R, McKoy JN, Pritchett J, Tsai C.
Systematic Review of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Assessment Tools [Internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare
Research and Quality (US); 2011 May. Available From http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK56166/
Presenter, “Accuracy and Accountability: Addressing the Challenge of Metadata Accuracy in the Digital Age.” Paper presented at
the Medical Library Association Annual Conference – Washington, DC – May 2010
Presenter, "Applying the Benefits of Informal Publishing Methods to Peer-Reviewed Literature," invited speaker for open forum
panel session, "Informal Publication Methods,” Medical Library Association Annual Conference – Washington, DC – May 2010
Walden RR. JAMAevidence. J Med Libr Assoc. 2010 Jan;98(1):93. Electronic resource review.
Presenter, "Extending Evidence Support into Bioresearch," part of panel session, "Seamlessly Working the “I” into an Academic
Medical Center Workflow,” Southern Chapter/Medical Library Association Annual Conference – Memphis, TN, October 2009
Walden RR. JAMAevidence. J Med Libr Assoc. 2010 Jan;98(1):93. Electronic resource review.
Presenter, "Extending Evidence Support into Bioresearch," part of panel session, "Seamlessly Working the “I” into an Academic
Medical Center Workflow,” Southern Chapter/Medical Library Association Annual Conference – Memphis, TN, October 2009
Walden R, Jerome RN, Miller RS. Utilizing case reports to build awareness of rare complications in critical care. Journal of the
Medical Library Association. 2007 Apr; 95(1):3-8.

19. MORE PUBLICATIONS &
PRESENTATIONS
Lyon J, Giuse NB, Williams A, Koonce T, Walden R. A Model for Training the New Bioinformationist. Journal of the Medical
Library Association. 2004 Apr; 92(2):188-195.
Instructor, “Getting the Most Out of the Research Digital Library.” CRC Research Skills Workshop Series, Vanderbilt
University - Nashville, TN, June 2009.
Presenter, "Extending Evidence Support into Bioresearch," part of invited session “Integrating the Best Evidence and Relevant
Information into Informatics Systems," Medical Library Association Annual Conference – Honolulu, HI, May 2009
Presenter, “The Journal Publisher Compliance Database: A Comprehensive Response to the National
Institutes of Health Public Access Policy Mandate," Medical Library Association Annual Conference – Honolulu, HI, May 2009
Co-Instructor, “Clinical Skills for Medical Librarians,” 6-hour CE course with emphasis on medical terminology and common
drugs and laboratory tests. Maryland Association of Health Science Libraries, Inc. Annual Conference – Baltimore, MD, Apr
2009
Co-Instructor, “Clinical Skills for Medical Librarians,” 6-hour CE course with emphasis on medical terminology and common
drugs and laboratory tests. North Atlantic Health Science Libraries, Inc. Annual Conference – Lowell, MA, Oct 2008
Instructor, “Deciphering NIH Public Access Compliance plus EBL’s Bioinformation Evidence Consult Services.” CRC Research
Skills Workshop Series, Vanderbilt University - Nashville, TN, September 2008.
Co-instructor, “Quality Filtering: Critical Appraisal and Synthesis of the Biomedical Literature,” 6 -hour CE course with emphasis
on clinical study design and assessment of published medical literature. Medical Library Association Annual Conference –
Philadelphia, PA, May 2007
Co-Instructor, “Quality Filtering: Critical Appraisal and Synthesis of the Biomedical Literature,” 6 -hour CE course with emphasis
on clinical study design and assessment of published medical literature. North Atlantic Health Science Libraries, Inc. Annual
Conference – Woodstock, VT, Oct 2007

20. COMMITTEES & OTHER
PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT
Chair-Elect, Relevant Issues Section, Medical Library Association, 2013
Program Committee Member, Medical Library Association Quad Chapter Meeting, 2012
Column Author, “Expert Searching: Searching for Topics in Women’s Maternal and Reproductive Health,”
MLA News, 52(6): June/July 2012
Official Conference Blogger, Medical Library Association Annual Conference – Seattle, WA, May 2012
Reviewer for Top Tech Trends Panel, Medical Library Association 2011
Committee Member, Governmental Relations, Medical Library Association – May 2010 - present
Official Conference Blogger, Medical Library Association Annual Conference – Washington, DC, May 2010
Official Conference Blogger, Medical Library Association Annual Conference – Honolulu, HI, May 2009
Electronic Resources Reviews Editor, Journal of the Medical Library Association, 2008-2009
Board Member, Communications Committee Chair (2009), Center for Health Services – Nashville, TN, 2007-
2009
Editorial Assistant, Journal of the Medical Library Association, 2005-2008
Volunteer Conference Blogger (organized by Michelle Kraft), Medical Library Association Annual
Conferences – Phoenix, AZ, May 2006 and Philadelphia, PA, May 2007