Clinical Medical Librarian, Froedtert Hospital

Position Description:

We’re looking for those individuals—the creative thinkers and innovation seekers—who are content with nothing short of changing the world. Discover the endless opportunities within the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and be inspired by the work we can do together to improve health, and make a positive, daily impact in our communities. In the role of a Librarian II you will be working in our Research Department.

Purpose

The Office of Research helps to facilitate life-saving biomedical research at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Nine distinct units provide specialized support to meet the administrative needs of our investigators and research staff. Together we coordinate, regulate, and monitor research studies as well as provide high quality services for investigative teams. The MCW Libraries supports all institutional missions and partners by providing access to and support for information resources, and specialized services for faculty, researchers, students, clinicians, staff, and community members.

The Clinical Medical Librarian position at Froedtert Hospital collaborates with and supports clinicians at the Medical College of Wisconsin and Froedtert Health, assisting in the planning, coordination and promotion of the library’s resources and services to clinical departments and clinicians located at Froedtert. The Librarian collaborates with and supports clinical professionals, students, and staff on clinical care and research teams. Additionally, the Librarian develops and delivers information skills training and library services to support clinical research, patient care, and teaching and learning. This is an on-site role with a primary work location at Froedtert Hospital.

Primary Functions

• Plan and develop services, set priorities, establish policies and procedures for library services to Froedtert Health, Froedtert Hospital health care consumers, and Medical College of Wisconsin staff who practice at Froedtert.
• Provide research and information services to various departments and research teams as part of the library’s Clinical Medical Librarian service.
• Liaise with and support key stakeholder groups and councils throughout the hospital.
• Actively engage in scholarly activities; contribute as author for Evidence Syntheses and various types of research and publication in support of the College’s Missions.
• Provide outreach services and training to clinical faculty, medical students, residents, fellows, health professionals and health care consumers.
• Assist users with current technologies and their applications.
• Provide instructional services including teaching, developing tutorials, and designing instructional materials.
• Provide occasional support for the Library’s scientific poster printing service.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

Knowledge of academic libraries operations.
Experience with health sciences resources and knowledge of health information.
Experience with developing and delivering in-person and virtual instruction.
Ability to work with diverse individuals across the institution to foster inclusion and belonging, particularly as it relates to providing information services.
Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
Ability to successfully adapt to and manage change. 
Ability to identify and overcome obstacles to getting the work done. 
Ability to maintain confidentiality. 
Ability to solve problems logically. 

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Preferred Schedule:
M-F 8-5 pm (some flexibility)

Position Requirements:

Specifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis

Minimum Required Education:      Master’s Degree or higher in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited institution, or equivalent

Minimum Required Experience:     2 years of related experience, preferably in a clinical/hospital setting

Field of Study:                             Healthcare, Education, Library Services

Certification:                                 Medical Library Association Academy of Health Information Professionals credentials preferred

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes.
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc. 

For a full list of positions see: www.mcw.edu/careers  

For a brief overview of our benefits see: https://www.mcw.edu/departments/human-resources/benefits

At MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring – Collaborative – Curiosity – Inclusive – Integrity – Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit-based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you.

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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