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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Hospital Librarian to join our healthcare team. The Hospital Librarian plays a crucial role in managing, organizing, and providing access to medical and healthcare information resources. This professional will support healthcare providers, medical researchers, students, and administrative staff by ensuring they have timely access to accurate, relevant, and evidence-based medical information. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in library science, familiarity with medical terminology, and experience working in a healthcare or clinical environment.
The Hospital Librarian will be responsible for maintaining and updating the hospital's medical library, including both physical and digital resources. They will manage subscriptions to medical journals, databases, and other relevant resources, ensuring that the hospital staff has continuous access to the latest medical research and clinical guidelines. Additionally, the librarian will provide training and support to hospital staff on how to effectively utilize library resources, conduct literature searches, and critically appraise medical literature.
In this role, the Hospital Librarian will collaborate closely with healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and allied health staff, to identify their information needs and provide customized research support. They will also assist in the development and implementation of evidence-based clinical protocols and guidelines by conducting comprehensive literature reviews and synthesizing research findings.
The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as they will be required to interact with diverse groups of healthcare professionals and administrative personnel. They must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously. The Hospital Librarian will also be responsible for staying current with emerging trends and technologies in medical librarianship, including advancements in digital information management, electronic health records integration, and evidence-based medicine practices.
Furthermore, the Hospital Librarian will participate in hospital committees and working groups, contributing their expertise in information management and evidence-based practice. They will also be responsible for evaluating and recommending new resources and technologies to enhance the hospital's information services.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to patient care and clinical outcomes by ensuring healthcare professionals have access to the best available medical information. The Hospital Librarian will play a vital role in supporting clinical decision-making, medical education, and research activities within the hospital.
If you are passionate about medical librarianship, committed to supporting healthcare professionals, and eager to contribute to improving patient care through effective information management, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.
Responsibilities
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- Provide research support and literature searches for healthcare professionals and researchers.
- Train hospital staff on effective use of medical databases and information resources.
- Evaluate and recommend new medical information resources and technologies.
- Collaborate with clinical teams to support evidence-based practice and clinical guidelines.
- Participate in hospital committees and contribute expertise in information management.
- Ensure continuous access to current medical journals, databases, and clinical resources.
- Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in medical librarianship.
Requirements
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- Experience working in a medical or healthcare library setting.
- Familiarity with medical terminology and clinical research methodologies.
- Strong proficiency in medical databases and electronic information resources.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to conduct comprehensive literature searches and synthesize medical research.
- Knowledge of evidence-based medicine principles and practices.
- Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals and administrative staff.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience managing medical library resources?
- How do you stay current with new developments in medical librarianship?
- What strategies do you use to train healthcare professionals in using library resources?
- Can you provide an example of a complex literature search you conducted for clinical staff?
- How do you evaluate and select new medical information resources for a hospital library?
