The Research Librarian will be responsible to identify information needs, deliver information services, collect and organize library materials and educate patrons in the use of library services. Responsible to work closely with the Director of Learning resources to plan and develop knowledge based information services. Responsible for the operation of Learning Resources in the absence of the Director.
Minimum Education
Master's Degree (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
2 years Related experience.
Required Skills/Knowledge
Basic calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
Customer Service skills.
Experience in searching knowledge-based systems, especially MEDLINE, essential.
Membership in the Academy of Health Information Professionals desirable.
Functional Accountabilities
Information Services
- Perform thorough search for information using appropriate sources, such as databases, Internet, printed materials, other libraries and organizations.
- Gather and analyze information and report findings.
- Maintain current information on knowledge-based systems, search systems and languages.
- Apply technological advances in information sciences and medical informatics to library services.
Library Services Training
- Train users in techniques of computer database searching.
- Provide bibliographic instruction and information management education.
- Conduct library orientation sessions.
Administrative
- Design exhibits, develop fliers, write for and edit library newsletter to publicize library services.
Materials Collection
- Help select materials for collection to maintain communication with users concerning their information needs; consult approved selection tools and evaluate the collection.
- Coordinate ordering, receipt and cataloging of new materials.
- Assist with document delivery, serials control, and circulation as needed.
Professional Development
- Attend local, regional and national professional association meetings.
- Take continuing education courses to develop and maintain competencies.
- Share expertise with other librarians.
Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Commitment/Identification
- Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization
- Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences
- Demonstrate personal and professional integrity
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
Customer Service
- Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
Teamwork/Communication
- Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
- Partner with all team members to achieve goals
- Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
- Contribute to a positive work environment
- Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
- Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
- Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
- Use resources efficiently
- Search for less costly ways of doing things
Safety
- Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
- Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
- Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
- Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
- Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
- Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance