Advertised jobs must be located in the Southern Chapter region
and meet the requirements for ads in the MLA News. Ads will remain posted for six months or until notified that the position has been closed, whichever comes first. To extend ads beyond the six month listing please contact the SC/MLA web site coordinators (contact info below). Please send all job postings, questions and direction to the SC/MLA web site coordinators: Scott Denlinger or Neal Smith, Jr.
MEDICAL LIBRARIAN
Northeast Georgia Health System is a not-for-profit community health system dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of nearly 700,000 people in more than 15 counties across Northeast Georgia.
We are currently seeking a Medical Librarian to join our team in our Educational Services Department which is organizationally positioned within the Human Resources Division.
The Medical Librarian will be responsible for development and coordination of medical information services for the employees and medical staff of NGHS and serve as a health information resource for our community via the consumer library services recently added to the newly constructed Health Sciences Library and Resource Center. Other duties include delivering customer-focused, timely, professional services including, but not limited to: planning and evaluation of the information service component of the hospital; conducting literature searches and interlibrary loans; providing reference, information and instructional services; supporting the Continuing Medical Education Program; development and maintenance of the library’s intranet webpage and library budget management.
Qualified candidates must possess:
- Master’s Degree in MLIS
- Delivery of information services in the health sciences environment
- Effective communication / presentation skills
- Proficiency in writing instructional materials
- Proficiency in Internet web page management/ database searching and Microsoft Office Suite
- Attention to detail
- Demonstration of exceptional customer service philosophy and skills
The salary, benefits package and overall possibilities affiliated with NGHS are truly worth exploring. For more information about NGHS and to apply online, visit our website www.nghscareers.com/online.
(7-27-09)
HEAD, MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA AND UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
Medical Partnership Campus Library
Assistant or Associate Professor
The Robert B. Greenblatt, M.D. Library of the Medical College of Georgia invites applications for the position of Head of the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) and University of Georgia (UGA) Medical Partnership Campus Library, a faculty position that provides leadership for the MCG branch library in support of the MCG/UGA partnership inAthens, GA. The librarian will provide education and information services for MCG faculty and students, manage the operations of the library, and contribute to development of library services for the forthcoming MCG/UGA partnership health sciences and biomedical campus.
Reporting Relationships
Reports to the Director of Libraries for Medical College of Georgia as a member of the management team, and works in collaboration with the School of Medicine’s Associate Dean for Curriculum on the Athens campus.
Qualifications Required
- MLS from an ALA-accredited school of library and information science
- Minimum of three years public service experience in an academic health sciences library or large teaching hospital
- Excellent knowledge of databases and tools commonly used in support of medical education
- Classroom and individualized teaching experience in health sciences setting
- Record of achievement indicative of ability to meet MCG Library faculty responsibilities
Preferred
- Substantial experience working with preclinical and clinical medical education programs
- Supervisory experience
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain an appropriate medical collection for a small campus medical library that includes core clinical and basic science journals and key print and online medical references
- Work collaboratively with medical library staff at the University of Georgia and on the main campus of the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta to ensure accessibility of resources
- Work with basic science and clinical faculty to support their teaching activities including problem-based learning modules, team-based learning, medical informatics, clinical epidemiology, and evidence-based medicine
- Directly participate in classes that teach students how to search the medical literature, use EndNote for personal bibliographic management, and develop information seeking skills for evidence-based practice
- Support research activities of students and faculty by assisting with literature searches
- Help select, install, and support software for handheld devices and the Web to support clinical and educational activities of students and faculty
- Develop policies and manage access to library facilities and resources
- Supervise and evaluate non-professional library staff
- Participates in the management team of the MCG Library, including travel to Augusta for meetings
Retention and Promotion
- Meets the faculty standards pertaining to MCG librarians for scholarly and professional activities
- Service to MCG, the academic community, and the profession
- Effective and collegial performance of the duties and responsibilities of the position
Salary and Benefits
This position has faculty rank and status (non-tenure track). Benefits include a competitive health package, and TIAA/CREF and other retirement options. Minimum salary is $52,000. Review of applications will begin August 1, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. Application
Online application only. Cover letter, CV and the names of three professional references must be attached to the online application as one document. Choose "Attach CV/Resume File." The online application system is not compatible with Microsoft Word 2007. Please submit your document in an earlier version or in PDF format. Position Number 00009120 Online application form: www.mcg.edu/Jobs/external.html
Equal Employment Opportunity The Medical College of Georgia is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to age, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status.
Req # 4034
Medical Librarian-Shepherd Center, Atlanta
Energetic, personable, and people-focused library manager needed for Noble Learning Resource Center.
Shepherd Center specializes in medical treatment, research and rehabilitation for people with spinal cord
injuries, acquired brain injuries, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain and other neurological conditions.
(Ranked #9 by U.S. News for Best Hospitals: Rehabilitation)
Position Description
Manager of one-person library. Responsible for all aspects of library operation, including but not limited to:
performing literature searches for staff, managing interlibrary loans, book and journal collections, acquisitions,
budget and record-keeping, providing consumer resource information and materials for patients, families and community,
providing staff training in use of electronic databases, replying to webmaster mail, supervising public access computers,
supervising Archivist.
Significant interaction with patients and families is required.
This is a very non-traditional medical library setting.
This position reports to the Vice-President of Research and Technology.
Required Qualifications
- MLS or MLIS from an accredited institution or advanced degree with extensive library experience
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to work independently
- Awareness of emerging technologies
- Ability to be very flexible
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in medical library helpful, but not essential
Salary
36 hours/week with full benefits
$18.82-$24.51/hr commensurate with educational background and experience
To Apply
Send letter or interest and resume to mary_kay_howard@shepherd.org
Mary Kay Howard, Librarian
Noble Learning Resource Center
Shepherd Center
2020 Peachtree Road NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone: 404-350-7473 (Monday-Wednesday)
REFERENCE LIBRARIAN, INSTRUCTOR OR ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Rowland Medical Library of the University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks two Reference Librarians, Instructor or Assistant Professor rank, to serve as members of the Reference and Instructional Services team. Responsible for providing point-of-use and formal classroom instruction and reference desk coverage (days and one evening per week). Duties include helping develop and prepare classroom, web-based, and customized instruction incorporating evidence-based resources, user assistance with remote access issues and webpage content assignments. 12-month non-tenure track faculty appointments.
Required:
MLS from ALA-accredited library school. Knowledge of emerging technologies, commitment to public service, ability to work in a team environment and handle multiple tasks, and ability to perform as a faculty member in areas of education, scholarship, and service.
Preferred:
Academic courses in the sciences desirable. Capable of integrating new and emerging technologies into library services. Experience in application of library automation and membership in the Academy of Health Information Professionals.
The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson is the health sciences campus of the University of Mississippi. Rowland Medical Library serves the schools of medicine, dentistry, nursing, health related professions and graduate studies. Jackson is centrally located in Mississippi, approximately three hours from Memphis and New Orleans.
The University of Mississippi Medical Center offers a competitive benefits package and retirement plan. Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications.
Applications will be accepted until February 28, 2010.
Send letter of application, resume, and names and addresses of three references to:
Candace Vance
Rowland Medical Library
University of Mississippi Medical Center
2500 N. State Street, Jackson, MS 39216
cvance@rowland.umsmed.edu
EOE M/F/D/V.
(1-13-10)
HEAD OF REFERENCE AND INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES
Rowland Medical Library of the University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks an Assistant or Associate Professor Librarian to head Reference and Instructional Services. Rowland Library serves the schools of medicine, dentistry, nursing, health related professions and graduate studies in the health sciences.
Responsibilities: In coordination with Director and Associate Director, establish goals and objectives for reference department. In conjunction with library leadership team, help define and design new library roles, services, and resources for UMMC community. Plan, coordinate, and assess new and on-going instruction and reference services. Oversee library orientation and courses for all schools in the medical center. Supervise developing and preparing instructional materials in print and electronic format.
Manage daily activities of reference department. Schedule, coordinate, and provide reference desk services. Coordinate with Acquisitions in selecting print and electronic reference materials. Evaluate and implement departmental policies. Prepare monthly statistical and annual reports. Supervise three full time professional librarians. This is a 12 month tenure tract faculty appointment. Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications.
Required Qualities: ALA-accredited MLS and strong public service orientation. Minimum of five years of professional library experience required with three years in health sciences or public service preferred.
Preferred Qualities: Supervisory experience in an academic setting. Recent experience in library instruction with demonstrated teaching skills in both classroom and electronic environments. Able to manage multiple priorities and meet goals. Ability to work well in a team environment with students, faculty and staff. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills. Skills and experience in Web design. Ability to meet academic promotion and tenure requirements. Membership in the Academy of Health Information Professionals.
The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson is the health sciences campus of the University of Mississippi. Rowland Medical Library serves the schools of medicine, dentistry, nursing, health related professions and graduate studies. Jackson is centrally located, approximately three hours from Memphis and New Orleans.
Send letter of application, names of three references, and resume to Walter Morton, Rowland Medical Library, University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2500 N. State Street, Jackson, MS 39216. wmorton@rowland.umsmed.edu Deadline for applications is December 31, 2009. EOE M/F/D/V.
09/14/2009
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