Assistant Medical Librarian (Job Number: 342255)
Working Days: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Working Hours Start: 8:00 AM
Working Hours End: 5:00 PM
Schedule: Full-time
Public Department Name: Health Sciences Libraries
Description
Provides technical and administrative support for medical
library reference and information services. Performs on-line data searches and
implements various computer systems utilized by the department. Assists the
Manager, Library Operations by supporting and facilitating the content and
direction of library services to the Medical Center, outlying clients and
specialized resource collections.
Essential Functions:
- Conducts computerized literature searches using microcomputer and telecommunications software.
- Trains end-users on searching, use of indices and various reference tools and the use of Kaiser Permanente Library System (KPLS) to library clients.
- Assists the Manager, Library Operations in the orientation of clients and staff.
- Supervises interlibrary resource sharing through both the Kaiser Library System and Regional and National Library Systems.
- Consults with clients in resolving issues and works toward continuous improvement of library services.
- Catalogs book and non-book materials using classification and coding schemes.
- Functionally supervises department and library technical and clerical staff in absence of Manager, Library Operations.
- Evaluates software, hardware, systems, applications and databases and recommends implementation options.
- Keeps current on new and developing information services products and methodology to support the goals and vision of the Library Director in the Library's future role at the Medical Center.
- Delegates work to library technical and clerical staff and is familiar with Kaiser Permanente's personnel policies and procedures including workman's compensation, multicultural issues, union issues and the grievance procedure.
- Assists in planning the library collection development programs, goals and policies and procedures.
- Advises Manager, Library Operations on selection of library materials based on content expertise.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Experience
- Minimum one (1) year work experience in a library.
- Education
- ALA accredited master's degree in library science required.
- License, Certification, Registration
- N/A
Additional Requirements:
- Experience with on-line search systems and software programs, PC and LAN technologies, and internet technologies.
- Computer literacy and understanding of the complexities of microcomputer systems and knowledge of MEDLINE literature searching.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Cataloging/ILS system experience
- Primary Location: California-Sacramento-Sacramento Arden Annex 3240 Arden Wy.
Job Level: Individual
Contributor
Job: Library Sciences
Travel: No
Job Eligible for
Benefits: Yes
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