Clinical Reference Librarian, Upstate Health Sciences Library, Syracuse, NY
Posted July 12, 2016
The Upstate Health Sciences Library (HSL) seeks an engaging, proactive, and user-oriented Clinical Reference Librarian to supervise the day to day operations of the Family Resource Center at Upstate’s Golisano Children’s Hospital.
The successful candidate will ensure that our health care providers, patients and families can easily access our services and resources.
This job is for you if you are:
- Passionate about providing an exemplary customer experience
- Enthusiastic about engaging with children in a spirit of play, distraction, and education
- A team player who thinks quickly on your feet
- Excited about the prospect of growing and learning in a changing environment
- Ready to make a difference everyday
On the job you will:
Collaborate with Library staff and Golisano Children’s Hospital stakeholders to develop and maintain services that:
- Engage patients and families during their time at Upstate
- Ensure a strong standard of service
- Provide access to books, media, and activities
- Supervise a team of student workers and volunteers
- Remain current with trends in outreach programming and collection development
- Provide customized group instruction and individual reference consultation in support of evidence-based practice
At the HSL, we:
- Provide the resources and support you need to succeed on the job
- Offer a competitive salary and a respectful, inclusive work environment
- Are committed to your professional development, supporting training opportunities and travel to national and regional meetings
- Accommodate a healthy work/life balance (http://www.upstate.edu/hr/
new_staff/work_life/) - Are located in Syracuse (http://www.upstate.edu/
facultydev/prospective/ community.php), one of the nation’s most affordable major housing markets (http://www.syracuse.com/ homes/index.ssf/2015/05/ syracuse_housing_market_ affordability.html)
Minimum Qualifications:
- ALA accredited Master’s degree in library information science or commensurate degree with relevant experience
- Dedication to excellent customer service
- Two years of supervisory experience
- Excellent communication, time management, and team building skills
- Knowledge of outreach services and event planning
Preferred Qualifications:
- Background in an academic and/or health sciences library environment
- Demonstrated ability to manage volunteers
- Experience working with children
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
- Membership in the Academy of Health Information Professionals
Salary & Benefits:
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Summary of benefits (http://www.upstate.edu/hr/
Apply online: https://jobsatupstate.