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Listings below appear chronologically and geographically. List is up to date as of May 22, 2012.

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California

Medical Librarian (Full time, on site)

Location: San Francisco, CA. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate who thrives on challenges, works to exacting standards, and is resourceful in an environment that encourages initiative and creativity. Company Description: newMentor is a private, business-to-business medical information solutions company founded in 1996 and headquartered in San Francisco. newMentor works with health care information companies as their strategic partner for content excellence.

Required: Degrees, Certifications, Experience: ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information science or equivalent combination of advanced degree and relevant experience; a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a medical research library. Specific Skills: Familiarity in the use of products or databases such as PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, Biosis, CAS, Thomson Reuters Integrity, Factiva, miscellaneous drug pipeline databases, as well as various search systems such as Dialog, Proquest, and STN; experience with medical, scientific, and/or health information including the principles of evidence-based medicine; ability to evaluate and purchase information and technology to fit current and future business need.

Preferred: Academy of Health Information Professionals membership.

Salary: $65,000–$68,000; salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Send to:Send cover letter and resume to pdellosso@newmentor.com. (028)

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Information Services Librarian

New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM) is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic information services librarian for its Research Library. The Research Library forms part of NYAM’s new Center for the History of Medicine and Public Health. We are looking for an individual with a high level of research and communication skills, who will be proactive in helping build the profile and activities of the Research Library and Center.

Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited institution and reference experience in a health sciences library.

Preferred: membership in the Academy of Health Information Professionals preferred.

Salary: Based upon qualifications and experience, minimum salary $50,000. For complete details of this position or to apply, please visit www.nyam.org/about-us/careers/information-services-librarian.html. (039)

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Liaison Librarian, University of Waterloo Library

The University of Waterloo Library seeks a creative, dynamic, and public service–oriented professional librarian. Responsibilities associated with this position will be carried out in the School of Pharmacy, which is located in downtown Kitchener, 6 kilometres from the main campus. She or he will also work closely with librarians and staff at the Davis Centre Library. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that library services and resources support the teaching, learning, and research needs of faculty, students, and staff in the school. The incumbent will provide subject-specific reference and research assistance and will work with faculty to integrate information literacy into the pharmacy curriculum and with pharmacy students to integrate information literacy into their academic life. Liaison responsibilities for this position also include the selection, evaluation, and management of information resources and management of the pharmacy collections budget. The librarian maintains awareness of current trends in pharmacy and of trends in scholarly communication.

Salary: Minimum salary is $65,000 (Canadian); salary commensurate with experience and academic or professional qualifications. For uWaterloo salary scales, refer to: www.adm.uwaterloo.ca/infosec/Policies/2012-2013.pdf. For complete details, please visit www.lib.uwaterloo.ca/staff/liboff/liaison_librarian_pharmacy.html . The University of Waterloo respects, appreciates, and encourages diversity. Applications from all qualified individuals are encouraged. (038)

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Florida

Electronic Resources Librarian

The Harriet F. Ginsburg Health Sciences Library, College of Medicine, University of Central Florida (UCF)–Orlando, is seeking applicants for a team-oriented, technology embracing electronic resources librarian. The successful candidate will work with vendors to acquire new electronic resources, as well as maintain and support the web links to the health sciences library’s electronic resources. Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the public services librarian in providing reference and interlibrary loan support to UCF College of Medicine faculty, students, and staff.

Required: This is an entry-level, nontenured track faculty position. Applicants are required to have a master’s degree in library science (MLS or MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program.

Preferred: See job ad at www.jobswithucf.com website for full list of preferred qualifications.

Salary: $47,000–$52,000. All applicants must apply online at www.jobswithucf.com/postings/32431/.Cover letters, CVs or resumes, and other documentation can be attached through the www.jobswithucf.com website. For additional information please contact College of Medicine-Human Resources Faculty Recruitment, 407.266.1224. Apply here: www.click2apply.net/fdjkk9n. (037)

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Academic Resident Librarian Program, 2012–2013

Brief Program Description: The University Library, University of Illinois–Chicago (UIC), seeks candidates for its academic resident librarian program to serve 1-year postgraduate appointments with the possibility of renewal for a second year. A goal of the residency program is to increase diversity in the challenging and rewarding profession of academic librarianship, particularly among individuals traditionally underrepresented in the academy. Residents will work closely with library faculty to develop skills and an understanding of academic librarianship as a whole through the introduction to the different functional areas of the library, opportunities to participate on library committees and task forces, and exposure to professional associations. Priority Areas: Two or more resident positions will be available. Candidates with interests in one or more of the following areas are especially encouraged to apply: Technical services, with an emphasis on development and assessment of library discovery tools such as WorldCat Local and Summon; outreach, with an emphasis on initiatives to rural and underserved users (based at the UIC Library of the Health Sciences, Rockford, IL); reference and instruction, with an emphasis on instructional technology design and the development of multimedia learning objects; e-science, with an emphasis on data curation in support of university-wide data management and preservation initiatives; d igital preservation, with an emphasis on preservation architectures, standards, and workflows; digital image collections, with an emphasis on mapping using GIS technologies.

Minimum Qualifications: Recent completion of a master’s degree program in library and information science from an ALA-accredited program (graduation date spring 2011 or later). Knowledge of, and interest in academic libraries; and the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with library staff as well as faculty, students, and other library users.

Preferred: Demonstrated interest in one of the priority areas mentioned above. UIC has a strong commitment to serve its highly diverse community. As such, UIC especially welcomes applications from women, underrepresented minority group members, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups and others whose background, education, experience and academic interests would enrich the diversity of the University’s research, teaching, and Great Cities’ mission. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

Salary: Salaries are competitive and based on education and experience; entry level visiting faculty appointments begin at $42,000. The full position description may be viewed at: library.uic.edu/about/employment. For fullest consideration apply by 6/08/12, with a letter addressing your interest in one or more of the Priority Areas, supporting resume, and name and address of at least three references . All applicants must submit an online application through jobs.uic.edu. To apply, click on the following link: https://jobs.uic.edu/default.cfm?page=job&jobID=19964. The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employee. (036)

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Clinical Librarian/Liaison to School of Dental Medicine

Seek creative, energetic professionals for 12-month, tenure-track library faculty position in the University at Buffalo Health Sciences Library.

Salary: $47,000–$52,000. For position details and to apply online (posting 1200264), visit https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu. (034)

To top of page Medical Education Services Librarian/Liaison to School of Medicine

Seek creative, energetic professionals for 12-month, tenure-track library faculty position in the University at Buffalo Health Sciences Library.

Salary: $47,000–$52,000. For position details and to apply online (posting 1200263), visit https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu. (035)

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Michigan

Liaison Services Librarian

The Taubman Health Sciences Library (THL) at the University of Michigan invites applications for the position of liaison services librarian. This position provides a unique and exciting opportunity for a creative, service-oriented information professional to join the staff of an innovative digital library system. THL has a strong liaison program, partnering with faculty, staff, students, and researchers across 5 health sciences schools, health system clinical departments, and translational science and research centers.

Salary: Minimum salary is $50,000. Application review begins 6/1/12. Visit www.tinyurl.com/thl-liaison2012/ for further details. Call Library Human Resources, 734.764.2546, with questions. The University of Michigan is a nondiscriminatory, affirmative action employer. (032)

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Collection Management Librarian, Open Rank Faculty Position

The University of New Mexico’s Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center is hiring a collection management librarian. Minimum requirements include: Graduate degree at time of hire in library or information science from an American Library Association (ALA)–accredited institution, and at least 3 years of relevant collection management experience.

Salary: $47,000–$60,000. For complete details of this position or to apply, please visit https://unmjobs.unm.edu and select Posting #0814795. For further information, please contact Marcia Sletten, 505.272.8687 or msletten@salud.unm.edu. The University of New Mexico is an EO/AA employer. (033)

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New York

Assistant Director, Clinical Services

Position Summary: The assistant director, Clinical Services, Weill Cornell Medical Library, will build dynamic, collaborative relationships within the clinical and allied health departments of Weill Cornell Medical College, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, and its affiliates. Implements and evaluates innovative clinical support services and contributes to the development of research and knowledge in the health sciences. Reports to the associate director, User Support, Research and Education, Weill Cornell Medical Library.

Position Activities: Maintain and cultivate strong relationships to support the needs of allied health and clinical communities. Supervise the library’s clinical support team. Oversee, develop, and implement clinical support services including, clinical librarianship program, systematic review service, and electronic medical record integration. Determine the impact of services and resources offered via ongoing assessment. Work collaboratively with faculty and students to assess and integrate information literacy skills into the medical school curriculum. Teach information literacy and evidence-based practice or other specialized classes in cooperation with library teaching faculty. As a member of the user support team, answer clinical and reference questions, conduct literature searches, provide consultations, and promote the use of library services and resources. Keep abreast of new developments in education, information resources, and clinical outreach services.

Required: Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited program. An additional graduate degree in the health sciences or related field. Minimum of 5 years’ health sciences library or health care/biomedical environment experience. Demonstrated leadership experience. Demonstrated experience in the use of bibliographic research and clinical tools. Excellent technical, written, and verbal communication skills and teaching or presentation skills. Able to work collaboratively in a team environment. Demonstrated initiative, the ability to manage multiple projects, and a commitment to professional development.

Salary: $67,000, starting salary. Status: full time, academic/faculty. Applicants should send cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of 3 references to Anny Khoubesserian, Administrative Manager, Weill Cornell Medical Library, 1300 York Ave., New York, NY 10065-4896, or email to arevod@med.cornell.edu. The Weill Medical College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, or veteran status. EOE M/F/D/V (030)

To top of page Translational Science Librarian

Position Summary: The translational science librarian serves as the liaison for the Clinical and Translational Science Center (CTSC) and biomedical informatics programs including the Center for Health Informatics Policy (CHIP). Provides research support for members of the CTSC and the WCMC biomedical informatics community through consultation, training, current awareness, and service development in bibliographic and informatics-related research tools. Reports to the assistant director, Research and Digital Services, Weill Cornell Medical Library.

Position Activities: Provide support to the CTSC, biomedical informatics programs, and other research areas. Build relationships with bench researchers and clinicians through proactive participation in clinical librarian and other informationist programs. Provide education and training in informatics and research tools. Participate in researcher consultations of, and serve as liaison to the translational research support team. Serve on the institutional review board. Suggest and create special projects and programs to further the effective use of biomedical information resources throughout the center. Partner with clinical informatics to increase information access in the electronic medical record. Collaborate with health and life sciences librarians at Cornell University and Hunter College to further e-science initiatives. Assist with data curation, and data discovery and access processes.

Required: Graduate degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited institution. Advanced degree in basic sciences, informatics, or related field preferred. Demonstrated expertise in the use of bibliographic research tools. Experience in the use of molecular or genetic databases or translational science computational methods a plus. Two years of professional experience in a biomedical or hospital library preferred. Excellent technical, written, and verbal communication skills and teaching or presentation skills. Able to work collaboratively in a team environment. Demonstrated initiative, the ability to manage multiple projects, and a commitment to professional development.

Salary: $60,000, starting salary. Status: full time, academic/faculty. Applicants should send cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of 3 references to Anny Khoubesserian, Administrative Manager, Weill Cornell Medical Library, 1300 York Ave., New York, NY 10065-4896, or email to arevod@med.cornell.edu. The Weill Medical College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, or veteran status. EOE M/F/D/V (031)

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