Analysis Skills, Clinical Research, Content Management, Customer Support/Service, Establish Priorities, Hospital, Integrated Library System, Interlibrary Loans, Internet Search, Internet Technology, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Library Databases, Library and Information Science, Licensing, Medical Library, Medicine, Microsoft Office, OCLC (Online Computer Library Center), Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Services, SirsiDynix, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Web Design, Writing Skills
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.
Additional Information
- Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus
- Department: Sladen Library
- Shift: Day Job
- Union Code: Not Applicable