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What are Medical Library Assistants?

Medical Library Assistants are professionals who support the daily operations of medical or health sciences libraries. They assist with organizing, cataloguing, and maintaining medical literature, journals, and databases. Their duties often include helping healthcare professionals, students, and researchers locate resources, managing circulation of materials, and sometimes providing basic technical support for library systems. Medical Library Assistants play a crucial role in ensuring that accurate and up-to-date medical information is accessible to those who need it.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Medical Library Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Medical Library Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with medical terminology, often requiring an associate degree or relevant library experience. Proficiency in library management systems, cataloging software, and electronic resource databases is typically expected. Excellent customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills help you assist healthcare professionals and students effectively. These abilities ensure the efficient management and accessibility of critical medical information resources in a fast-paced environment.

What is the difference between Medical Library Assistant vs Medical Records Technician?

AspectMedical Library AssistantMedical Records Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require certificationHigh school diploma or equivalent; certification preferred
Work EnvironmentLibraries within healthcare facilities, hospitals, clinicsMedical records departments, healthcare facilities
Job DutiesAssisting with library resources, cataloging, customer serviceManaging patient records, data entry, filing
Industry UsageHealthcare, medical educationHealthcare, hospital administration

The Medical Library Assistant and Medical Records Technician roles share similarities in working within healthcare environments and requiring related certifications. However, Medical Library Assistants focus on supporting library services and resource management, while Medical Records Technicians handle patient data and record management. Both roles are essential in healthcare settings but serve different functions.

What are the primary responsibilities of a Medical Library Assistant during a typical week?

Medical Library Assistants are responsible for supporting the daily operations of a medical library, including cataloging new materials, assisting patrons with research requests, and maintaining up-to-date records of resources. They often help students, faculty, and healthcare professionals locate journals, databases, and reference materials specific to medical fields. Additionally, they may organize library events, manage interlibrary loan requests, and ensure that electronic resources are accessible and functioning. Collaboration with librarians and IT staff is common, especially when updating digital resources and troubleshooting access issues.
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Library Systems Support Specialist

Library Systems Support Specialist

Midwest Tape

Holland, OH • On-site

$18 - $21/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago

Job description


Onsite, Holland, Ohio
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm


What started in 1989 as a family-owned video rental store grew into a trusted partner dedicated to helping libraries thrive. A single suggestion to sell VHS tapes (remember those?) to public libraries inspired our founder, John Eldred to start Midwest Tape LLC – and set our mission in motion.

Fast forward to over 35 years later, we provide libraries across North America, New Zealand, and Australia with innovative products and equitable access to content. Backed by a passion for exceptional service and a deep understanding of library needs, we fuel libraries with unparalleled access to top-tier media content including physical media (audiobooks, DVDs, CDs, and read-a-longs) as well as our digital platform, Hoopla Digital.

Hoopla, available on iOS, Android, and desktop, combines our decades of media expertise with modern technology to deliver an all-in-one experience for libraries and their patrons. With one of the strongest catalogs in the digital library space, Hoopla empowers libraries to reach patrons wherever they are.

We proudly partner with our library partners and content providers to strengthen communities through access to educational resources and entertainment experiences. Since 1989, our commitment has remained the same: supporting libraries with solutions that make a difference because strong libraries build healthy communities.

Position Summary:

Responsible for learning about libraries’ Integrated Library Systems (ILS), helping libraries develop the best workflow with Midwest Tape and communicating with libraries regarding their 9XX, EDI, and Hoopla digital services setups and issues.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this position successfully, an individual must fulfill the knowledge, skill, and/or ability requirements listed below.

  • Discuss with libraries ILS authentication for Hoopla Digital services.
  • Provide initial hoopla customer ILS setup assistance and walk-through.
  • Conduct and maintain ILS annual reviews for all hoopla customers.
  • Help libraries setup the best work flow for their library.
  • Gather information from library and add tickets to IT for new APIs, Authentication, and Discovery layers as needed.
  • Maintain customer relationships in regards to ILS updates and migrations.
  • Help create and maintain documentation on integration with each ILS.
  • Discuss passing data from ILS to Midwest Tape for authentication and cataloging.
  • Learn more about each ILS in order to discuss best workflows with library.
  • Work with the sales department to help resolve ILS issues.
  • Work with Data and IT to help resolve ILS issues, identify new workflows, set up new integrations.
  • Assist in creation of documentation of manuals and upkeep of the same.
  • Assist in creation of proper Midwest Tape workflows.
  • Provide training to other employees (Hoopla coordinators) on how each ILS works.
  • Provide support for libraries 9xx, EDI, Open URL, 949 item records and other automation options.

Skills:

  • Strong familiarity with library current ILS systems.
  • Strong knowledge of Midwest Tape’s Web site, Hoopla websites, help desk site, and SAP.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with programmers, hoopla and processing support, sales and customers.
  • Demonstrate advanced conceptual reasoning skills and discretionary judgment along with an understanding of business area policies and processes.
  • Must possess excellent follow-up and follow-through skills.
  • Basic Computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
  • Familiarity with MARC Records.
  • Must be able to work independently while being an active member of a team.
  • Must be detail oriented, accurate and have excellent organization skills.

Preferred Education Requirements:

  • Bachelors Degree in related field.

Preferred Experience:

  • 1-3 years direct work experience in a programming or customer service environment
  • Knowledge of Midwest Tape’s work flow from start to finish.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Sitting for extended periods of time.
  • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other devices and objects.
  • Physically able to participate in training sessions, presentations, and meetings.


Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, & vision insurance
  • 401k + match
  • Profit sharing
  • Paid vacation and personal time
  • Flex time
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Company performance bonus
  • Holiday bonus
  • Training & career development opportunities


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.


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