Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration or a related field. At least six years of progressively more responsible professional experience in a large medical university library system or health-associated organization with emphasis on financial planning and administrative services. Three years shall have been in a managerial capacity. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of the electronic scholarly resources marketplace with special emphasis on those resources which support an academic health sciences center, including its multiple schools, research institutes and major teaching hospitals.

Responsibilities
Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Scholarly Information/University Librarian (AVP/UL), the University Libraries Assistant Director for Administration and Special Projects is responsible for selection of a comprehensive suite of scholarly electronic resources provided to UMDNJ faculty, students and staff in support of UMDNJs missions in research, academics and clinical care. In addition, is responsible for the financial planning, distribution and management of the Libraries’ $7 million annual budget. This university-wide position ensures that all Libraries’ personnel actions (hires, terminations, evaluations, etc.) are accomplished and compliant with UMDNJ policies. The UL Assistant Director for Administration takes a leadership role in special projects including strategic planning, evaluation, and assessment activities.

http://umdnj.hodesiq.com/job_detail.asp?JobID=3248061&user_id=

Christine Davidian, MS

Electronic Resources Librarian
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
4170 City Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
215-871-6432 | 215-871-6478 fax

The George T. Harrell Health Sciences Library at Penn State Hershey seeks an experienced Clinical Outreach, Liaison & Instruction Librarian.  The incumbent will report to the Associate Director / Coordinator for Education & Instruction.   This is a faculty position, may be multi-year contract or tenure track based on qualifications, experience, and preference.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Associate Director, the Clinical Outreach, Liaison and Instruction Librarian will coordinate the Harrell Health Sciences Library Liaison Program; develop and implement clinical support services including a systematic review service, electronic medical record integration, and integration of consumer health information into the patient portal; provide general reference service; and participate in user-centered library instruction.  The Librarian will also participate in collection development activities, serve as a liaison to one or more academic departments, participate in the maintenance and support of the Harrell Library Webpage, will contribute as a member of the Library Advisory Team, and will participate in strategic planning and evaluation of library programs, services, and resources. Critical skills include the ability to function effectively in a team environment, flexibility and the capacity to embrace change in a dynamic and evolving organization, and a facility for cross-departmental communications.  He/she will contribute to the profession through librarianship, teaching & learning, service, research and involvement in professional organizations.

Responsibilities:

* Coordinate the library Faculty Liaison Program.
* Actively engage with faculty, students, and staff in assigned areas, maintain and cultivate strong working relationships to support the needs of clinical communities.
* Analyze trends in departmental teaching and research programs,  stay abreast of scholarship in the disciplines themselves, and use this knowledge to respond to departmental needs.
* Oversee, develop, and implement clinical support services including, systematic review services, electronic medical record integration, and integration of consumer health information into the patient portal.
* Determine the impact of services and resources offered via ongoing assessment.
* Promote library services and collections, answer clinical and reference questions, conduct literature searches, and provide consultations.
* Provide information on a range of library issues, including scholarly communication.
* Work collaboratively with faculty and students to assess and integrate information literacy skills within the medical school curriculum.  Teach information literacy and evidence-based practice or other specialized classes in cooperation with library teaching faculty.
* Participate in collection development activities and in the maintenance and support of the Harrell Library Webpage.
* Contribute to the profession through research, writing, service, and involvement in professional organizations.

Qualifications:

* MLS/MLIS or equivalent from an ALA-accredited institution.
* Minimum of 5 years health sciences library or health care/biomedical environment experience.
* Biomedical/bioscience database search skills.
* Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, service oriented, rapidly changing environment to accomplish mutual goals.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills; and a strong public service orientation.
* Demonstrated commitment to professional development and potential for promotion.

Preferred:

* Experience working with clinicians, nurses, and students.
* Subject background in the health or life sciences.
* Understanding of biomedical knowledge representation, i.e. MeSH and/or other UMLS vocabularies.
* Project management experience.

University Libraries:

Penn State, a land-grant institution, is a member of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC), a consortium of the Big Ten universities plus the University of Chicago.  In its special “Paths to Professions” section on September 13, 2010, the Wall Street Journal published results of a survey of industry recruiting executives, with Penn State named the No. 1 overall institution in the nation for producing the best prepared, most well-rounded graduates who are most able to succeed once hired.

The Penn State University Libraries are a strategic asset to Penn State, advancing intellectual discovery, information literacy, and lifelong learning, all in support of the University’s strategic goals in teaching, research, service, and outreach. Based on current Association for Research Libraries investment rankings, Penn State is among the top ten research libraries in North America and actively participates in the initiatives of the CIC.  A Penn State student survey completed in 2010 found overall student satisfaction with the Libraries to be at the top of its category. Our faculty and staff have roles involved in the entire lifecycle of scholarship and research, from inception and creation to access and preservation. We are the largest public-mission library in the northeastern region of the United States, and, with physical collections at each of Penn State’s 23 campuses found in all regions of the Commonwealth, the Libraries are also the most geographically dispersed. They serve approximately 6,000 faculty and 44,000 students at University Park, and more than 92,000 students university wide.

Penn State Hershey, located approximately 100 miles from University Park, is the medical campus of Penn State University.

Penn State Hershey:

Penn State College of Medicine at Penn State Hershey Medical Center confers the doctor of medicine degree and, in conjunction with Penn State’s Graduate School, offers doctor of philosophy degrees in anatomy, biochemistry, and molecular biology, bioengineering, bioinformatics and genomics, cell and molecular biology, chemical biology, genetics, immunology and infectious diseases, integrative biosciences, microbiology and immunology, molecular medicine, molecular toxicology, neuroscience, pharmacology, and physiology.  The College of Medicine offers Master of Science degrees in anatomy, laboratory animal medicine, public health sciences, homeland security, neuroscience, and physiology.

The Penn State Hershey campus is located in Hershey, PA a suburban community approximately twelve miles from Harrisburg, the state capital.  The fourth largest employer in Central Pennsylvania, Penn State’s Milton S. Hershey Medical Center provides jobs for more than 6,950 area residents.  Hershey Foods Corporation, also headquartered in Hershey, is Central Pennsylvania’s second largest industry.  Hershey is within a 3 hour drive of New York, Washington D.C., and Philadelphia.

Compensation:

Salary and rank commensurate with experience. Excellent fringe benefits include liberal vacation, excellent insurance, state or TIAA/CREF retirement options, and educational privileges.

Application Instructions:

Send a letter of application, resume, and the names and contact information of three references to Search Committee, The Pennsylvania State University, Box HYCL-MEDL, 511 Paterno Library, University Park, PA 16802, or to lap225@psu.edu.  Please be sure and reference Box HYCL-MEDL in the email subject line.  Review of candidates will begin on October 10, 2012 and continue until the position is filled.  The selected applicant will be required to successfully complete a background check consistent with the job responsibilities prior to beginning employment.

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.

Job Title: Assistant Director, Clinical Services
Organization: Weill Cornell Medical College
Location: New York, New York

Status: Full Time, Academic/Faculty
Starting Salary: 67K

We have revised the minimum requirements for this position. Additional Health Sciences degree no longer required.

Position Summary:
The Assistant Director, Clinical Services, Weill Cornell Medical Library, will build dynamic, collaborative relationships within the clinical and allied health departments of Weill Cornell Medical College, New York-Presbyterian Hospital and its affiliates.   Implements and evaluates innovative clinical support services and contributes to the development of research and knowledge within the health sciences.  Reports to the Associate Director, User Support, Research and Education, Weill Cornell Medical Library.

Position Activities:

• Maintain and cultivate strong relationships to support the needs of allied health and clinical communities.
• Supervise the library’s clinical support team.
• Oversee, develop and implement clinical support services including, clinical librarianship program, systematic review service, and electronic medical record integration.
• Determine the impact of services and resources offered via ongoing assessment.
• Work collaboratively with faculty and students to assess and integrate information literacy skills within the medical school curriculum. Teach information literacy and evidence-based practice or other specialized classes in cooperation with library teaching faculty.
• As a member of the user support team, answer clinical and reference questions, conduct literature searches, provide consultations and promote the use of library services and resources.
• Keep abreast of new developments in education, information resources and clinical outreach services.

Minimum Requirements:
Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program. An additional graduate degree in the health sciences or related field preferred.  Minimum of five years health sciences library or health care/biomedical environment experience. Three to five years of leadership/supervisory experience. Experience working with clinical teams. Demonstrated experience in the use of bibliographic research and clinical tools. Excellent technical, written and verbal communication skills and teaching/presentation skills. Able to work collaboratively in a team environment. Demonstrated initiative, the ability to manage multiple projects and a commitment to professional development.

Applicants should send cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of 3 references to Anny Khoubesserian, Administrative Manager, Weill Cornell Medical Library, 1300 York Ave., New York, NY 10065-4896, or e-mail to arevod@med.cornell.edu.  The Weill Medical College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship or veteran status(EOE/M/F/D/V).

This position, located in the Office of the Associate Director for Library Operations, is now posted on USAJobs for the government standard five calendar days, today through September 11.

People who have never worked for the US government should apply here,
http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/325608600

Current or previous government employees may use this listing,
http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/325606300

The National Library of Medicine invites applications for the position of Journal Publisher Liaison. This new position will serve as a liaison to journal publishers and the principal point of contact for publishers and editors on matters of review, selection and indexing for MEDLINE, the premier biomedical database in the world.

Position responsibilities include interpreting and communicating NLM policies to high-level publishers’ representatives, organizations, and information centers in the U.S. and worldwide; providing technical consultation and support as needed to facilitate the provision of biomedical information through NLM’s indexing and other services; coordinating meetings of the Literature Selection Technical Review Committee (LSTRC), NLM’s Scientific Review Committees, responsible for selecting journals for MEDLINE; serving as technical expert on journal publishing trends and scholarly communication issues to the Scientific Review Administrator for LSTRC.

Other duties include representing the library and outside national and international publishing and scholarly communication groups; serving as a senior member of the LO management team in areas relating to the acquisition, organization, access, and preservation of the biomedical literature; advising and consulting with senior staff at NLM on MEDLINE/PubMed content and development; and staying informed about national and international trends, legislation and pending changes in intellectual property rights, research and publishing. Prepares written correspondence, reports, and news announcements to explain and publicize NLM’s policies related to the biomedical literature in MEDLINE/PubMed.

This position is located in the Office of the Associate Director, Division of Library Operations (LO), National Library of Medicine (NLM, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). LO:  (1) selects, acquires, catalogs, and preserves biomedical publications; (2) indexes and provides access to the material; (3) furnishes reference and document delivery services; (4) prepares and publishes indexes, catalogs, and other publications for the use of the biomedical community; (5) administers national on-line biomedical information retrieval services; and (6) coordinates the National Network of Libraries of Medicine.

NIH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The URLs are now live on USAJobs.gov, with the postings close on Sunday, September 9 at 11:59 pm.

Job Announcement Number: NIH-NLM-DE-12-725752
http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/324711500

Job Announcement Number: NIH-NLM-MP-12-727087
http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/324716000

The History of Medicine Division of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), National Institutes of Health, is now recruiting for the position of Technical Information Specialist. The position will be filled at the GS12 with promotion potential to GS13 and is open to all US citizens.

The NLM is the world’s largest medical library and a major organizational component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and is responsible for collecting, preserving, and promoting the dissemination of information important to the progress of medicine and public health, both nationally and internationally.  The History of Medicine Division, a major component of Library Operations, NLM, collects, preserves, makes available, and interprets for diverse audiences the world’s richest collections of historical material related to human health and disease.

Serving in the Office of the Chief of the History of Medicine Division, the Technical Information Specialist will be a leader in evaluating databases and systems, defining modifications and specifications to interface designs and system functionalities, planning data management and system maintenance cycles, implementing data quality assurance measures, writing technical material for internal and external audiences, and developing and implementing social media programs that will raise greater awareness of, access to, and usage of the collections and programs of the division.

The integrative and collaborative nature of this position requires demonstrated initiative, dedication to teamwork, and a strong mission focus. The successful candidate will serve as a member of diverse teams working to accomplish a wide variety of tasks in support of the vision and mission of the History of Medicine Division as the unit supports the strategic plans of Library Operations, NLM, as well as the vision and mission of the NLM as a whole.

Complete vacancy announcement information and application instructions are posted on the NLM vacancy announcement website at: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/about/jobs/jobs.html, and they can be found on USAJobs.gov.

NIH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Main Line Health has an immediate need for a strong Medical Librarian to join our organization.  This position will be located at Paoli Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Catalogs and classifies all monographs, serials, and audio-visual materials using NLM classification.
• Responsible for collection development in assigned subject areas
• Assists staff and students in preparing bibliographies, abstracts, or reviews and acts as a consultant in the location of study or reference materials
• Consults with staff and other library users on information retrieval and management and online searching
• Responsible for audio-visual acquisitions and development of audio-visual programs
• Prepares journals for binding
• Perform Interlibrary Loan procedures and maintain DOCLINE
• Logs in journals & Processes journal claims
• Maintains reference and reserve lists
• Performs work in accordance with specified standards
• Performs other job related duties as assigned by site supervisor & Director, library services
• Does inventory of holdings twice a year
• Work in other locations (BMH & Paoli ) as needed
• Other duties as assigned by Director

Job Requirements

• MS in Library Science or Information Science preferred
• 2-3 years Library experience preferred
• Experience in Medical Library preferred, not required
• Part Time / 20 hours a week
• http://www.mainlinehealth.org/oth/Page.asp?PageID=OTH002766

The Health Sciences Library of New York Medical College, located in Westchester County, seeks an Access Services Librarian to help manage the daily activities of the Access Services department.  This position provides an array of opportunities in terms of professional reference, access services, management and processing of interlibrary loans and document delivery requests, back up of educational media services, and other priority projects and assignments.

An ALA-accredited Master’s Degree in Library Sciences is required along with one year supervisory experience, preferably in an academic library.  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required as well as an ability to work both independently and as part of a team.  Basic reference knowledge, including web development, PubMed searching, as well as knowledge of ExLibris Voyager, Excel, ILLiad, DOCLINE, and OCLC preferred.

This is the perfect job for someone looking for new challenges, defining a new position that straddles both circulation and reference functions, and participating as part of multiple teams.

For your information, Westchester County, New York, is made up of 450 square-miles of diverse living, with tiny river towns, suburban villages and urban centers. You’ll find everything from big name department stores to fine restaurants, local night life, antique shops, farmer markets with locally grown produce, and historic sites and restorations. One of the best things about NYMC’s location is its proximity to New York City, readily available by Bee-Line bus, Metro-North train or car.

For more information, contact Alicia Parrish, Employment Manager, New York Medical College, Administration Building, Valhalla, NY, 10595, (914) 594 4564; (914) 594 4309 (fax).

Note: Hours are from Sunday-Thursday.
Diana Cunningham, Associate Dean and Director
Health Sciences Library
New York Medical College

The History of Medicine Division of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), National Institutes of Health, will be recruiting for the position of Technical Information Specialist.  The position will be filled at the GS12 with promotion potential to GS13 and is open to all U.S. citizens.

The NLM is the world’s largest medical library and a major organizational component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and is responsible for collecting, preserving, and promoting the dissemination of information important to the progress of medicine and public health, both nationally and internationally.  The History of Medicine Division, a major component of Library Operations, NLM, collects, preserves, makes available, and interprets for diverse audiences  the world’s richest collections of historical material related to human health and disease.

Serving in the Office of the Chief of the History of Medicine Division, the Technical Information Specialist will be a leader in evaluating databases and systems, defining modifications and specifications to interface designs and system functionalities, planning data management and system maintenance cycles, implementing data quality assurance measures, writing technical material for internal and external audiences, and developing and implementing social media programs that will raise greater awareness of, access to, and usage of the collections and programs of the division.

The integrative and collaborative nature of this position requires demonstrated initiative, dedication to teamwork, and a strong mission focus. The successful candidate will serve as a member of diverse teams working to accomplish a wide variety of tasks in support of the vision and mission of the History of Medicine Division as the unit supports the strategic plans of Library Operations, NLM, as well as the vision and mission of the NLM as a whole.

Complete vacancy announcement information and application instructions will be posted soon on the NLM vacancy announcement website at: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/about/jobs/jobs.html, or can be searched on USAJobs.gov.

We have revised the minimum requirements for this position.  Additional Health Sciences degree no longer required.

We are hiring for a new position- Assistant Director, Clinical Services.  This is a wonderful opportunity to engage with the clinical communities at Weill Cornell Medical College.  The description is below and also available here:  http://library.weill.cornell.edu/About/career.html.  Please share with interested staff.

Position Title:  Assistant Director, Clinical Services

Status:  Full Time, Academic/Faculty

Starting Salary:  67K

Position Summary:

The Assistant Director, Clinical Services, Weill Cornell Medical Library, will build dynamic, collaborative relationships within the clinical and allied health departments of Weill Cornell Medical College, New York-Presbyterian Hospital and its affiliates.   Implements and evaluates innovative clinical support services and contributes to the development of research and knowledge within the health sciences.  Reports to the Associate Director, User Support, Research and Education, Weill Cornell Medical Library.

Position Activities:

• Maintain and cultivate strong relationships to support the needs of allied health and clinical communities.
• Supervise the library’s clinical support team.
• Oversee, develop and implement clinical support services including, clinical librarianship program, systematic review service, and electronic medical record integration.
• Determine the impact of services and resources offered via ongoing assessment.
• Work collaboratively with faculty and students to assess and integrate information literacy skills within the medical school curriculum. Teach information literacy and evidence-based practice or other specialized classes in cooperation with library teaching faculty.
• As a member of the user support team, answer clinical and reference questions, conduct literature searches, provide consultations and promote the use of library services and resources.
• Keep abreast of new developments in education, information resources and clinical outreach services.

Minimum Requirements:

Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program.  An additional graduate degree in the health sciences or related field preferred.  Minimum of five years health sciences library or health care/biomedical environment experience.  Three to five years of leadership/supervisory experience. Experience working with clinical teams.  Demonstrated experience in the use of bibliographic research and clinical tools.  Excellent technical, written and verbal communication skills and teaching/presentation skills.  Able to work collaboratively in a team environment. Demonstrated initiative, the ability to manage multiple projects and a commitment to professional development.

Applicants should send cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of 3 references to Anny Khoubesserian, Administrative Manager, Weill Cornell Medical Library, 1300 York Ave., New York, NY 10065-4896, or e-mail to arevod@med.cornell.edu<mailto:arevod@med.cornell.edu>.  The Weill Medical College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship or veteran status(EOE/M/F/D/V).

Diana Delgado, MLS, AHIP

Associate Director for User Support, Research and Education

Samuel J. Wood Library & C.V. Starr Biomedical Information Center

Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University

1300 York Avenue Room C-115

New York, NY 10065-4896

http://library.weill.cornell.edu<http://library.weill.cornell.edu/>.

Lourdes Hospital announces the availability of a library position, Health Sciences Information Specialist.  To access the job description, visit http://www.lourdes.com.  Experienced and new MLIS/MLS graduates are invited to apply.  A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until suitable candidates are identified.  Interested applicants may contact Sue Bretscher at sbretscher@lourdes.com or 607-798-5016 for more information.