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NOTICE OF VACANCY

 

August 31, 2009

 

 

TITLE:                    Clinical Librarian, Health Sciences Libraries

 

LOCATION:         University of Washington Health Sciences Libraries/Harborview Medical Center

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

 

The University of Washington Health Sciences Libraries (HSL) seeks an innovative, user-oriented and technically proficient individual to lead clinical information services with particular responsibilities at Harborview Medical Center (HMC).  HMC, a 400 bed facility and the public hospital of King County, Washington, is managed by the University of Washington and is the only Level I adult and pediatric trauma center and regional burn center serving Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho.  The HSL serves over 20,000 individuals, including students, faculty, researchers, clinicians and staff at top-ranked Schools of Medicine, Public Health, Nursing, Pharmacy, Dentistry and Social Work; a top-rated public university biosciences research program; and two academic medical centers and a neighborhood clinic network.  The School of Medicine is home to a unique, nationally recognized regional medical education program, serving 5 states and supporting training sites throughout Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho (WWAMI). 

 

The HSL is composed of the Health Sciences Library and Information Center in the Health Sciences Building, the School of Social Work Library, and the K.K. Sherwood Library at Harborview Medical Center, and is also a part of the University Libraries.  The HSL is known nationally and internationally for its innovative information management programs. The HSL serves as the headquarters for the Pacific Northwest Region, National Network of Libraries of Medicine.  See http://healthlinks.washington.edu/hsl for further information about the HSL.

 

The Clinical Librarian serves as a member of HSL's information management team with primary responsibilities as Liaison to the Harborview Medical Center to provide essential information service, education, evaluation and support to the health care providers and researchers at HMC.  The position reports to the Associate Director, Health Sciences Libraries.

 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

* Serves as a liaison for faculty, staff, and students at HMC and in the Departments of Surgery, Laboratory Medicine, Neurological Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Pathology, and Radiology. 

* Responsibilities include consultation, referral, current awareness, information literacy, teaching and collection development in subject areas relevant to these departments to facilitate effective use of information, and includes a focus on physician decision-making.

* Designs and teaches classes for faculty, staff, residents, students and administrators in the use of information resources. Creates information tools in the most effective formats to assist users.

* Identifies and evaluates appropriate tools for education and communication using the appropriate technology as needed for a diverse clinical, academic and research staff. 

* Attends Grand Rounds, journal clubs, and other relevant academic and clinical meetings.

* Conducts environmental scans regarding current developments in translational research and translational medicine at UW Medicine and creates educational sessions as needed.

* Contributes to HSL’s education program development.

* Participates in digital library initiatives. 

* Provides in-person, electronic and telephone consultations as part of the Reference Consultant team.  Participates in evening and weekend information service as needed.

* Participates in the planning of the HSL’s presence at HMC as it moves to a more central location.

* Represents HSL at Libraries, University, HMC and off-campus meetings.  Fosters understanding and support of Library initiatives and programs, and promotes communication between HSL and other Libraries’ units.

* Serves as a member of the Harborview Medical Center EthnoMed team.

* Provides technical support as an informatics consultant using the HSL Plone content management system.

* Performs professional responsibilities in teaching, scholarship and service. 

* Good communication skills are a requirement for this position and for all Libraries’ staff members.

* Demonstrates evidence of continuing professional growth.

* Assumes other responsibilities as assigned; performs other duties as required.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Required:

 

* Graduate degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association or an equivalent graduate library science/information studies degree.

* Demonstrated commitment to diversity and understanding of the contributions a diverse workforce brings to the workplace.

* Three years post-MLS experience in a life or health sciences library. 

* Successful experience in applying technologies to deliver information services to health professionals, students and administrators. 

* Excellent search skills. 

* Proven experience and enthusiasm for teaching. 

* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. 

* Demonstrated strong oral and written communications skills including the ability to communicate effectively with clinicians and other hospital staff; ability to work collegially and collaboratively with others within and beyond the Library; and the interpersonal skills to work effectively with culturally diverse library users and colleagues. 

* A high working level of technology proficiency, including working proficiency with Windows and Macintosh operating systems.

 

Preferred:

 

* Experience with content management systems such as Plone or MS SharePoint.

* Experience in design of health information classes including design using development tools such as Moodle.

* Experience with a variety of citation management programs.

* Demonstrated understanding of the role of technologies to promote productivity of library users.

* Flexible self-starter with commitment to life-long learning.

* Understanding of changes in the delivery, management, and use of health information in academic health sciences environments.

 

 

SALARY:              

$45,000 minimum.  Starting salary commensurate with qualifications and background.

 

 

BENEFITS:           

Librarians are academic personnel and participate in the University of Washington Retirement Plan (TIAA-CREF, The Vanguard Group, and/or Fidelity Investments) on a matching basis.  Vacation is accrued at the rate of 24 working days per year; sick leave at the rate of 12 working days per year.  No state or local income tax.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS:               

To apply for this position, please submit the following information to [log in to unmask]:

* Cover letter

* Curriculum vitae or resume

(include a telephone number, mailing address, email address and salary requirements)

* List of three references who are knowledgeable of your qualifications for this position

(include telephone numbers, mailing addresses, and email addresses)

 

Please use "Librarian Application" in the subject heading.

 

PDF format is preferred, but MS Word and text will also be accepted. Complete applications including reference letters will be maintained in a secure, password protected online file space.

 

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:             

 

To ensure consideration, applications should be received no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, October 9, 2009.

 

CONTACT INFORMATION:

 

Questions about the position may be sent to Charles E. Chamberlin, Senior Associate Dean of University Libraries, at [log in to unmask]

 

 

University of Washington Libraries' web site is http://www.lib.washington.edu.

The Health Sciences Libraries web site is http://healthlinks.washington.edu/.

 

 

The University of Washington, an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, is building culturally diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from female and minority candidates.

 

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the University is required to verify and document the citizenship or employment authorization of each new employee.