Description
The Long Island Jewish Medical Center Health Sciences Library is seeking a creative and flexible librarian to join our team and provide reference and educational services. Responsibilities include provision of reference services communicating with users through traditional and various web based technologies, expert literature searching, instruction in the use of library resources, development of training materials including web-based tutorials, planning and assessment of library services, evaluation of potential resources to foster evidence based health care, and collection development. Long Island Jewish Medical Center is a large tertiary hospital campus including adult, pediatric and psychiatric hospitals, over 500 House Staff positions, and many student programs. The library is an integral part of the North Shore-LIJ Health System.
This position reports to the Library Director. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Excellent benefits are available.
Applications must be submitted online at the Health System's employment web site: http://www,NSLIJcareers.com. For quick access, type LIJ0004UF in the "Job Number" box
| Industry: | Medical Center |
| Position Type: | Full Time |
| Position Reports To: | Library Director |
| Reference Code: | LIJ0004UF |
| Location: | New Hyde Park, NY |
| Travel Required: | 0% of the time (approximate) |
| Starts On: | 1-Jul-11 |
Job Requirements
Experience
Master's Degree in Library of Information Science from an ALA accredited institution. Two years of library experience, preferably in a hospital or medical school setting.
Skills
Database searching skills (e.g., Medline, CINAHL, PsychInfo), excellent oral and written communication skills, a strong service orientation, demonstrated knowledge of medical reference resources, and experience in teaching library information literacy skills.
| Education Required: | MLS or equivalent required |
Company Information
270-05 76th Avenue
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
