Library Services Program Manager - The Jewish Hospital

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Program Manager Library Services - Medical Library - The Jewish Hospital

Job Summary

• Conducts advanced literature searching of biomedical and nursing databases, including PubMed, CINAHL, Ovid Medline, the Cochrane Library, etc.

• Provides instruction on database searching and use of library resources

• Develops and maintains a virtual library collection, including selection, licensing, and integration of resources into library discovery system

• Initiates and maintains reciprocity/networking agreements with other library facilities

• Provides technology support to patrons and connects them with internal and external expert technical support as needed

• Educates hospital information technology staff about library technology needs/best practices and advocates for user centered integration of library resources in hospital systems

• Provides timely document delivery and interlibrary loan using Docline and other resource sharing methods

• Develops and maintains library website using Ovid Discovery and Libguides

• Provides fiduciary support of budget, expense forecasting, and subscription management.

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree - Business, Healthcare, or related field

• 3 years experience in a variety of medical and healthcare electronic database searching tools with the ability to conduct comparative online/web database

Preferred Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Library Science

• Previous experience as a librarian in a healthcare setting

• Experience with library related technology and applications, including link resolvers, discovery systems, website development, proxy servers, etc.

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. 

What we offer
•    Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
•    Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
•    Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
•    Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
 

Department:

Medical Library - Jewish

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