Assistant Director, Medical Library (full time / temporary), Queens Hospital Center, Jamaica NY
Posted July 22, 2013
Queens Hospital Center in Jamaica, NY has an opening for Assistant Director, Medical Library (full time / temporary). Please follow the link to apply.
https://employment.nychhc.org/
JOB ID: 11223
Applications will only be accepted through the employment portal. No
phone calls or e-mails please.
Job Description
Job Title:
Hourly Ast Dir. Hosp (X90206) REPOST
Department: MEDICAL LIBRARY
Location: Queens
Hire In Rate: $20.89 (for employees new to HHC)
Salary Range: $20.89 – $27.37
Job ID: 11223 Pay Frequency: Hour
Full/Part Time: Full-Time Post Date: 07/17/2013 – 07/31/2013
Regular/Temporary: Temporary Source of Funding: General Care
Regular Shift: N/A Civil Service Classification: Managerial
Marketing Statement
Queens Hospital Center is making good on its promise to the people of southeastern and central Queens to maximize both patient convenience and positive clinical outcomes. Residents of Queens can count on the delivery of quality medical care right in their own borough. In 2002 the hospital opened a state-of-the-art, 261-bed facility that includes the Queens Cancer Center, the first comprehensive cancer treatment center in the borough.
http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/
Job Description
Works with Chief Librarian to oversee daily activities of the Medical Library and ensure all services are provided.
Answers patrons’ reference questions by finding books and articles on various topics and providing information about the Library (hours, lay-out, policies, etc.).
Uses databases including but not limited to: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, PubMed, National Guideline Clearinghouse and Google Scholar to find information that answers in-depth clinical questions
Guides patrons in the use of the Library’s electronic databases and other resources
Works with Chief Librarian in the development of policies and procedures for the department to increase the operational efficiency of the Library service
Performs supervisory duties of part time staff such as scheduling and assigning work & daily evaluations of work done
Assists in identifying and selecting materials for the Library’s collection development
Provides assistance with circulation, serials processing and control, and document delivery
Catalogs and processes materials for Library collection
Assists in other special projects as assigned
HIRE IN RATE IS NOT APPLICABLE.
Minimum Qualifications
Master of Library Science from ALA accredited program
1-2 years of experience in library field; medical library preferred
Superior skill in using print and electronic resources to answer difficult reference questions
Ability to utilize specialized knowledge based information in library systems and sources to locate difficult to find materials quickly.
Experience conducting reference interviews and searching resources such as PubMed, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, National Guideline Clearinghouse, Google Scholar and Google.
Superior skill in Microsoft Office suite
Excellent customer service skills
How To Apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online at: employment.nychhc.org