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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Medical Librarian to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing, organizing, and providing access to medical and scientific information resources to support clinical, educational, and research activities. As a Medical Librarian, you will play a critical role in ensuring that healthcare professionals have access to the most current and relevant information to make informed decisions.
The Medical Librarian will work closely with physicians, nurses, researchers, and students to provide expert guidance in locating and evaluating medical literature, databases, and other resources. You will also be responsible for maintaining the library’s digital and physical collections, developing instructional materials, and conducting training sessions on information literacy and research techniques.
In this role, you will need to stay up-to-date with advancements in medical knowledge management, digital library technologies, and evidence-based practice. You will also collaborate with other librarians and information professionals to enhance resource sharing and improve access to specialized medical content.
This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for supporting healthcare excellence through information services. If you are committed to improving patient care and medical education through high-quality information access, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
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- Assist healthcare professionals in locating and evaluating medical literature
- Provide training on research databases and information literacy
- Develop and update instructional materials and research guides
- Support evidence-based practice by sourcing relevant clinical information
- Collaborate with medical staff to fulfill information needs for patient care and research
- Stay current with trends in medical librarianship and digital resources
- Ensure compliance with copyright and licensing agreements
- Facilitate interlibrary loans and document delivery services
- Evaluate and recommend new resources and technologies for the library
Requirements
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- Specialization or experience in medical or health sciences librarianship
- Familiarity with medical databases such as PubMed, CINAHL, and Cochrane Library
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and instructional abilities
- Knowledge of evidence-based medicine principles
- Experience with library management systems and digital repositories
- Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have working in a medical or health sciences library?
- How do you stay current with developments in medical librarianship?
- Can you describe a time you helped a clinician find critical information?
- What strategies do you use to teach information literacy to healthcare staff?
- How do you manage digital and physical library resources effectively?
- What medical databases are you most familiar with?
- How do you ensure compliance with copyright laws in a library setting?
- Describe your experience with interlibrary loan services.
- What role do you think a medical librarian plays in patient care?
- How do you evaluate the quality of medical information sources?
