Director of Medical Library, Education, (Full-Time, Days)

Job Title: Director of Medical Library

Department: Shared Services - Education

Location: Rochester Regional Hospital (RGH)

1425 Portland Avenue
Rochester, NY 14621
United States of America

Hours Per Week: Full-Time 40 hours/week

Schedule: M-F 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm

SUMMARY:

• Provide leadership, vision, planning and advocacy for library resources and services for Rochester Regional Health and the College of Health Careers.
• Align library services with strategic direction of Rochester Regional Health.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and implement library services including reference, interlibrary loan, document provision and support for Graduate Medical Education and the College of Health Careers.
• Direct library operations: manage online collections and library tools Lead the library's financial planning processes: prepare annual budgets, monitor expenditures, and negotiate e-resource pricing.
• Identify, pursue and manage funding opportunities and consortia pricing.
• Manage the library’s gift funds and recommend expenditures within fund guidelines
•  Recruit, train and manage Librarians Manage all aspects of knowledge-based information resources: selection, testing, negotiation, licensing, access, promotion, instruction, and monitor usage
•  Facilitate services to rural hospitals through the NYS Department of Education funded Hospital Library Services Program.
• Manage the library’s website, proxy server and discovery tools.
• Oversee collection development and facilitate access to electronic resources.
• Write and implement policies and procedures Collect, store and utilize data to demonstrate use of library services and resources and plan for future services and resource needs
• Participate in Rochester Regional Health leadership programs and initiatives
• Represent the library to key stakeholders
• Maintain cutting edge services through professional development and involvement in local and national library organizations

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master of Science in Library Science (MLS, MSLS) or equivalent degree in Library Science or Information Science from an accredited program required.
• 5+ years of previous Library work experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• AHIP credentialing preferred.
•  Experience with computer networking, database searching, and budgeting.
• Strong analytical, computer, and communication skills

Rochester General Health System is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

EDUCATION:

MS (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$80,000.00 - $115,000.00Rochester14621

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.