GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under direction of department leadership, develops, implements and/or coordinates highly specialized professional library services in one or more of the following areas: Reference services, System-wide selection, licensing and organization of library materials, Library system-wide website development and oversite, System-wide library curriculum development, instruction and manuscript preparation, System-wide electronic journal management and scholarly activity tracking, Document delivery and interlibrary loan services, or Day-to-day management of a regional library. The customers and end users of these services include physicians, researchers, other clinical service providers, and hospital leadership.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Master's Degree in Information/Library Science from an A.L.A. accredited program.
• Certification within the Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP) is required within one year of employment.
• Two (2) years of professional (post Master's) library experience or one year professional (post Master's) library experience in a medical or an academic library setting (more experience is much preferred).
• Master's Degree in Information/Library Science from an A.L.A. accredited program preferred.
• Certification within the Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP) preferred.
• Three-four (3-4) years of professional (post Master's) library experience in a medical or an academic library setting preferred.
• Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Advanced verbal and written skills, including formal and informal presentation skills.
• Strong organization, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
• Expert skills in searching major medical and scientific databases including PubMed, CINAHL, and Embase. Excellent internet searching skills.
• Strong knowledge of evidence based medicine principles and practice.
• Overall knowledge of library tools, systems, and resources, including integrated library systems (e.g. SirsiDynix), library link resolver software (e.g. SFX), and document delivery/interlibrary loan systems (e.g. ILLiad).
• Familiarity with standard library bibliographic databases (e.g. OCLC) and standards (e.g. MARC).
• Familiarity with the EndNote citation management program and with the LibGuides content management and curation platform. Solid technology background, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and customer-service skills.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and professional development. Ability to lift, bend, and reach materials on library shelving, including handling these materials while standing on rolling ladders and stepstools.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• AHIP. The Medical Library Association Academy of Health Information Professionals.