Modesto—Kaiser Permanente Medical Center—Manager, Library Services

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Job Number: 291622

Working for an organization with the size and resources of Kaiser Permanente Northern California means having the potential to positively affect the health and well-being of entire communities. From our financial, business, and IT experts, to our RNs, allied health professionals, and physicians, we work together to provide the best care experience to our members and the communities we serve. As one of the most diverse regions in the country, Northern California offers everything from the majestic Sierra Mountains, to breathtaking Yosemite, to world-renowned Napa Valley. Here, you`ll discover the cultural and recreational diversity that makes Northern California one of the most desirable places in the world to live and work. As Northern California`s largest health plan, Kaiser Permanente provides you with the resources and opportunity to build a rewarding career in an environment that supports your success. Join us. 

Description:

Manages the operations of a Medical Library in a Medical Center to provide high quality, cost effective information services to the medical staff and all medical center employees for patient care, education, and work-related study and research. Manages integrated on-line library and directs and conducts manual and on-line data searches using electronic information sources to acquire and disseminate information to end-users.

Essential Functions:

• Selects and acquires texts and journals to ensure a current and up-to-date collection of material to support the needs of end-users.

• Provides literature unavailable in the library through a nation-wide system of interlibrary borrowing or on-line searches.

• Maintains accurate cataloging; Directs the daily operations of the medical library and manages the professional and clerical staff.

• Recruits, interviews, hires, develops, counsels and evaluates library personnel.

• Ensures technical expertise and staff competency; Utilizes the internet and other current technology to locate, evaluate and organize data for library users in a way that maximizes usefulness for end users; Plans for future space, equipment and staffing needs; Orients users on library’s facilities, services, resources, and equipment. Instructs users (employees and members) on use of periodical indexes, on-line databases, reference tools and policies and procedures; Oversees the maintenance and enhancement of Library’s computer systems and monitors operation of internally and externally developed systems; Develops and implements policies and procedures for the operation and maintenance of the library.

• Monitors department’s compliance with regulatory standards and recommendations; Establishes ongoing quality assurance program to continually improve information services in response to changing needs; Maintains good relations with other departments/libraries to enhance services and ensure linkage of services through individual, team and group interaction and local, community, regional and national level.

• Collaborates with peers internally and externally to establish and achieve common goals; Represents Kaiser Permanente on committees and at conferences in the community and at the state and national level as well as at Professional Associations and Peer Groups; Develops and administers the operating and capital budget and controls expenditures in accordance with budgetary limits while maintaining agreed upon services.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

Experience:

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in the management of a medical center library required.

Education:

• Master's degree in library science (MLIS) from an ALA accredited library school required.

• Bachelor's degree required.

License, Certification, Registration

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrate the ability to plan, implement and monitor new programs and services.

• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Medical Librarianship by the Medical Library Association preferred.

Primary Location: California-Modesto-Modesto Medical Center 4601 Dale Rd

Scheduled Hours (1-40): 32

Shift: Day

Working Days: Mon-Fri

Working Hours Start: 8:00am

Working Hours End: 5:00pm

Schedule: Part-time

Job Type: Standard

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group: Salaried Employees

Job Level: Manager without Direct Reports

Job: Library Sciences

Public Department Name: Quality

Travel: No

Job Eligible for Benefits: Yes 

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.