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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Clinical Librarian to join our healthcare team. The Clinical Librarian will play a crucial role in supporting the information needs of healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and medical researchers. This position involves managing medical libraries, conducting literature searches, and providing evidence-based information to support clinical decision-making and patient care. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in library science, with specialized knowledge in medical and clinical information resources. They should be adept at using various databases, electronic resources, and information management tools. The Clinical Librarian will also be responsible for training healthcare staff on the use of library resources and staying current with the latest developments in medical information. This role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of healthcare professionals. The successful candidate will be passionate about improving patient outcomes through the provision of high-quality information services and will be committed to continuous professional development in the field of medical librarianship.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Conduct comprehensive literature searches to support clinical decision-making.
- Manage and maintain medical library collections, both physical and digital.
- Provide evidence-based information to healthcare professionals.
- Develop and deliver training sessions on the use of library resources.
- Assist in the development of clinical guidelines and protocols.
- Stay current with the latest developments in medical information and library science.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to identify information needs.
- Evaluate and recommend new information resources and tools.
- Support research activities by providing relevant literature and data.
- Develop and maintain library policies and procedures.
- Provide reference and information services to healthcare staff.
- Assist in systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
- Manage interlibrary loan requests and document delivery services.
- Create and maintain online resource guides and databases.
- Participate in professional development activities and conferences.
- Ensure compliance with copyright and licensing agreements.
- Promote library services and resources to healthcare staff.
- Assist in grant writing and funding applications for library resources.
- Provide support for continuing medical education (CME) activities.
- Contribute to the development of library budgets and resource allocation.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Master's degree in Library Science or Information Science from an ALA-accredited program.
- Specialized knowledge in medical and clinical information resources.
- Experience in a healthcare or medical library setting.
- Proficiency in using medical databases and electronic resources.
- Strong research and information retrieval skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
- Knowledge of evidence-based medicine principles.
- Experience in conducting literature searches and systematic reviews.
- Familiarity with copyright and licensing agreements.
- Ability to develop and deliver training sessions.
- Proficiency in using library management systems and tools.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Experience in developing library policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of current trends and developments in medical librarianship.
- Ability to evaluate and recommend new information resources.
- Experience in grant writing and funding applications.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with medical and clinical information resources?
- How do you stay current with the latest developments in medical librarianship?
- Can you provide an example of a comprehensive literature search you conducted?
- How do you approach training healthcare staff on the use of library resources?
- What strategies do you use to manage and maintain a medical library collection?
- Can you describe a time when you collaborated with healthcare professionals to meet their information needs?
- How do you ensure compliance with copyright and licensing agreements?
- What experience do you have with systematic reviews and meta-analyses?
- How do you evaluate and recommend new information resources?
- Can you discuss your experience with grant writing and funding applications for library resources?