Information & Knowledge Librarian, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield MA

Posted May 27, 2014

Bring your passion for lifelong learning to an academic medical center as a highly valued partner in delivering reliable, urgent information that helps support clinical decision making.

As the Information and Knowledge Services Librarian, you will be part of a collaborative team servicing the needs of clinicians, researchers, nurses, over 300 residents in ACGME-Accredited Programs, students and other staff at Baystate Health.

You have the unique and satisfying role as an expert of resources, working with departments across the care spectrum. This gives you a diverse mix of topics and clients. The library team fosters collaboration that utilizes each other’s’ strengths, while giving you the ability to grow in your area of interest.

Essential Functions Include;

• Providing consultation and advanced reference/online search services using biomedical and other health related databases, point-of-care tools and other print/digital based knowledge resources.
• Supporting library services related to scholarly communication, research, publishing, promotion and assists in copyright and citation management.
• Keeping abreast of web related resources, new modules and the technology advancements within subscribed databases.
• Presenting and outreaching to various teams within the system providing tailored information and technology updates.

We are a resource library in the national network of libraries of medicine. In addition, we have a robust institutional repository of all scholarly publications and output. Learn more about us online!

What do you need?

• Master’s Degree, MLS from an ALA-accredited library school.
• One year professional library experience, or relevant internship required, at least two years’ clinical experience, preferred.
• AHIP Certification, Academy of Health Information Professionals, preferred.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, use of information technology and ability to present to groups.

If you’re interested in a diverse and fulfilling career, apply online!

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.