Associate Librarian 40 Hours Day Bwh - Medical Library
Associate Librarian 40 Hours Day Bwh - Medical Library
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GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: Summarize the nature and level of work performed.
Under the supervision of the Director of the Medical Library the Associate Librarian performs multiple tasks in support of the informational needs of the Brigham and Womens Hospital staff.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Indicate key areas of responsibility major job duties special projects and key objectives for this position. These items should be evaluated throughout the year and included in the written annual evaluation.
Management and Operational Responsibilities
Provides expert searching using PubMed CINAHL Embase and other as needed databases.
Organizes and conducts training and classes in utilizing databases and bibliographic management software such as RefWorks.
Provides reference support to all library users including but not limited to conducting literature searches retrieving print and nonprint materials answering reference questions locating materials verifying citations etc.
Provides training for physicians residents fellows nurses and all other Brigham staff in how to use web based databases and other Internet resources.
Catalogs all print and nonprint materials in the National of Library Medicine classification scheme. Uses online catalog Cybertools.
Recommends the selection of books and other materials to the Library Director.
Assists with the document delivery and interlibrary loan process including verifying citations and using interlibrary loan management system (DOCLINE and QuickDoc).
Assists the Library Director in developing updating and enforcing all policies and procedures.
Assists the Library Director in developing and maintaining library records including the annual budget and preparation of statistical reports.
Professional Growth
Remains abreast of information management trends by participating in professional meetings serving on committees attending workshops and reading appropriate literature.
Maintains awareness of the needs of the Brigham and Womens Hospital by serving on the Library Committee and other committees as designated by the Library Director.
Contributes to Organizational Goals
Supports quality patient care by providing current information for all physicians and employees
Adheres to the principles of service excellence for all library customers and colleagues
Attentive to safety issues in all matters
QUALIFICATIONS: (MUST be realistic neither overstated nor understated and related to the essential functions of the job.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Working knowledge of automated information storage and retrieval systems
An understanding of resource sharing through interlibrary networks and the relationship of health sciences library organizations at the local regional and national level
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: (MUST be realistic neither overstated nor understated and related to the essential functions of the job.
Masters Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited library school
12 years experience working in health sciences library
Expertise in the use of health sciences reference tools/materials
Specific computer skills using National Library of Medicine systems and the OVID medical literature database
Knowledge of Windows environment for word processing database management and spread sheets is required
Experience with the National Library of Medicine classification system
Ability to use the internet to identify resources and to assist library customers in using the internet
WORKING CONDITIONS: Describe the conditions in which the work is performed.
Physical space includes library stacks and library office. The stack area contains numerous books and journals. Also many hours of work on spent at a computer. There is some climbing on foot stools and handling heavy books and journals.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
