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Muskingum County Library System

Librarian

Zanesville, OH

$23.24 - $25.98/hr

Master's in Library amp; Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program. * Broad reading background. * Valid State of Ohio Driver's License. Skills and Abilities: * Knowledge of library ...

UHS

Librarian

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

Master's Degree in Library/Media Services * Must be from an American Library Association Accredited University * Minimum of 3-4+ years' experience

City of Anna, TX

LIBRARIAN I

Anna, TX · On-site

$58.66K - $73.57K/yr

Degree may be a Master of Library Science, Master of Library and Information Science, or a Master of Arts (or Science) in Library Science, usually designated as MLS or MA in LS. Two (2) years of ...

City of Anna, Texas

LIBRARIAN I

Anna, TX · On-site

$58.66K - $73.57K/yr

Degree may be a Master of Library Science, Master of Library and Information Science, or a Master of Arts (or Science) in Library Science, usually designated as MLS or MA in LS. Two (2) years of ...

Hampton University Faculty

Librarian

Hampton, VA · On-site

An ALA-accredited Master's degree in library science (MLS) or equivalent is required for this position. * Two or more years' experience working in library public services. * Strong knowledge of ...

City of Livonia, MI

Substitute Librarian

Livonia, MI · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Possess a Master's Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited university; or * Be a current student and possess nine (9) credit hours in a Masters of Library Science ...

Triton College, IL

Librarian

River Grove, IL · On-site

$27/hr

Master's degree of Library and Information Science from an ALA-approved program. Experience: Previous experience working in a library providing reference services or research support. Skills:

Region 18 Consortium

Librarian

Midland, TX · On-site

Master's degree in Library Science or a related field. * Texas School Librarian certification. * Strong organizational and multitasking abilities. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

CoreCivic

Librarian

Whiteville, TN · On-site

$20.81/hr

Master's degree is preferred. * Experience with library procedures and operations, to include circulation methods, cataloging and legal reference materials is required. * Must possess certificate ...

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Librarian - Fulltime - Days - Detroit

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Henry Ford Health System

Detroit, MI • On-site

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Henry Ford Health rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 540 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

368th of 864 rated healthcare providers

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under direction of department leadership, develops, implements and/or coordinates highly specialized professional library services in one or more of the following areas: Reference services, System-wide selection, licensing and organization of library materials, Library system-wide website development and oversite, System-wide library curriculum development, instruction and manuscript preparation, System-wide electronic journal management and scholarly activity tracking, Document delivery and interlibrary loan services, or Day-to-day management of a regional library. The customers and end users of these services include physicians, researchers, other clinical service providers, and hospital leadership.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
  • Master's Degree in Information/Library Science from an A.L.A. accredited program.
  • Certification within the Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP) is required within one year of employment.
  • Two (2) years of professional (post Master's) library experience or one year professional (post Master's) library experience in a medical or an academic library setting (more experience is much preferred).
  • Master's Degree in Information/Library Science from an A.L.A. accredited program preferred.
  • Certification within the Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP) preferred.
  • Three-four (3-4) years of professional (post Master's) library experience in a medical or an academic library setting preferred.
  • Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills.
  • Advanced verbal and written skills, including formal and informal presentation skills.
  • Strong organization, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
  • Expert skills in searching major medical and scientific databases including PubMed, CINAHL, and Embase. Excellent internet searching skills.
  • Strong knowledge of evidence based medicine principles and practice.
  • Overall knowledge of library tools, systems, and resources, including integrated library systems (e.g. SirsiDynix), library link resolver software (e.g. SFX), and document delivery/interlibrary loan systems (e.g. ILLiad).
  • Familiarity with standard library bibliographic databases (e.g. OCLC) and standards (e.g. MARC).
  • Familiarity with the EndNote citation management program and with the LibGuides content management and curation platform. Solid technology background, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and customer-service skills.
  • Commitment to lifelong learning and professional development. Ability to lift, bend, and reach materials on library shelving, including handling these materials while standing on rolling ladders and stepstools.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
  • AHIP. The Medical Library Association Academy of Health Information Professionals.

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Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services from Primary and Preventative care, to Complex and Cpecialty care, Health Insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, Virtual care, Pharmacy, Eye care and other Healthcare retail. It is one of the Nation’s leading Academic Medical Centers, recognized for Clinical excellence in Cancer care, Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Orthopedics and Sports medicine, and Multi organ transplants. Consistently ranked among the top five NIH funded institutions in Michigan, Henry Ford Health engages in more than 2,000 research projects annually. Equally committed to educating the next generation of Health Professionals, Henry Ford Health trains more than 4,000 Medical students, Residents and fellows every year across 50+ accredited programs. With more than 33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford Health is also among Michigan’s largest and most Diverse employers, including nearly 6,000 physicians and researchers from the Henry Ford Medical Group, Henry Ford Physician Network and Jackson Health Network.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Detroit, MI, US

Year founded

1915

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