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From: Southern Chapter Medical Library Association <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> on behalf of "Williams, Nelle" <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> Reply-To: "Williams, Nelle" <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> Date: Monday, November 16, 2015 3:07 PM To: "[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>" <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> Subject: Hospital Librarian job ad Hospital Librarian The University of Louisville Libraries seeks a service-oriented librarian interested in working in an entry level position at the St. Joseph Hospital library located in Lexington, Kentucky. The library is managed by the University of Louisville's Kornhauser Health Sciences Library. This is a 12-month, term faculty position, renewable annually with full benefits. University of Louisville's Kornhauser Health Sciences Library contracts with the KentuckyOne Health System to provide virtual access to medical literature and library services such as free searches for all KentuckyOne employees (http://insidekentuckyonehealth.org/Learning/Virtual-Library.aspx). These services are provided by the University of Louisville Rowntree Medical Library in Louisville, and by the Saint Joseph Hospital Library in Lexington. The KentuckyOne Health System covers 27 clinical entities and over 3,000 employees. Responsibilities: Work independently in a solo librarian hospital library. In collaboration with the faculty and staff of the University of Louisville's Health Sciences Library, provide library/information services for all of the eastern portion of KentuckyOne Health. Provide reference assistance including literature searches. Provide document delivery and interlibrary loan services. Provide clinical information services and bibliographic instruction for clinical tools and databases. Serve on university committees and attend meetings as appropriate. Participate in and collaborate with hospital units on educational programs for clinical personnel. Maintain statistics as needed. Some reimbursable travel required to Louisville and the eastern KentuckyOne service area. The position reports to the Assistant Director of Kornhauser Health Sciences Library. Minimum Qualifications: * Masters degree from an ALA accredited institution * Library reference experience * Excellent organizational skills * Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills * Ability to work independently and also collaboratively with other faculty and staff Preferred Qualifications: * Experience in a health sciences or hospital library * Health sciences reference experience * Experience with clinical librarianship or evidence-based practice methods * Experience in the clinical setting * Experience using biomedical and evidence based information tools such as PubMed, CINAHL, or TripDatabase.com * Proficient with Microsoft Office Resources * Health sciences background * Additional graduate degree or certification in a health sciences or health-related discipline The initial faculty rank will be instructor. Salary of the successful candidate will depend upon experience and qualifications. The University Libraries offer a comprehensive benefits package and annual vacation of 22 working days. Within a day's drive of two-thirds of the population of the United States, Lexington is strategically located at the intersection of interstates 64 and 75 in Fayette County, Kentucky. (http://www.lexingtonky.gov) Lexington is the horse capital of the world situated in the middle of Bluegrass Country. It offers a small town feeling with access to excellent amenities such as a lower cost of living, short commutes, education, research, fine dining, and entertainment. Nominations are sought and welcome. Applications received by November 30, 2015 are given full consideration in the initial screening. The position will remain open until filled. Applications should be submitted electronically at https://highereddecisions.com/uofl/current_vacancies.asp and must include a CV, letter of interest detailing your familiarity, aptitude, and/or experience with the required and desired qualifications, and the name, address, phone number and e-mail address of three references. Please direct questions to: Vida Vaughn Assistant Director University of Louisville Louisville, KY 40202 502.852.5763 [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>