Health Sciences Librarian Position

Health Sciences Librarian
Job Code
11-039
Location
Bethesda, MD
 
 

Description:
We are currently looking for an experienced Health Sciences Librarian to join our team for a new project focused on health information resources for disaster preparedness, response and recovery. This person will provide contract support for promoting and implementing the disaster health information goals of the Disaster Information Management Research Center (Specialized Information Services Division) at the National Library of Medicine and for the Bethesda Hospitals' Emergency Preparedness Partnership

The successful candidate will bring strong communication and networking skills to both internal and external contacts and support the activities of several partnerships and communities of practice focused on disaster health information. The librarian will perform a variety of activities as described below. This is an unusual opportunity to be on the cutting edge of developing new programs and Internet resources to support expanding roles for librarians in providing disaster health information. This position will be based in Bethesda, MD.
Required Skills:
Applicants should have strong library and information skills including:

. Medical or public health-related reference, research and bibliographic skills. Experience as an informationist, clinical librarian or similar role is a plus.

. Experience fostering networks and collaboration among libraries and librarians.

. Web and database content management skills and experience. Experience with developing new Web sites is a plus.

. Ability to create, compose and edit written materials such as project reports, budgets, and proposals. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Writing samples will be required.

. Ability to compose and develop new Web content for upload to existing Web sites.

. Ability to develop and follow standards for selecting and organizing health information, including health news and grey literature.

. Ability to communicate via listserv, blog, wiki, SharePoint, Twitter and other Internet tools.

. Ability to provide classroom instruction on information topics.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated interest or experience in disaster/emergency preparedness and response. Some examples include:

. Professional or volunteer experience in emergency preparedness and response.

. Knowledge of emergency, disaster, catastrophe, and continuity of operations terminology, acronyms, concepts, NIMS and ICS.

. Knowledge of emergency and disaster health concepts and vocabulary.

. Content knowledge of information resources (all media) useful in emergencies and disasters for preparedness, response and recovery.

. Knowledge or experience working with first responders and health professionals.
Education/Certifications:
. Master's degree in library science or library and information studies from an ALA-accredited school.

. Background (education or experience) in health information services, disaster information services, public health, or life sciences.

. At least 2-5 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Recent library school graduates with previous, relevant background experience will also be considered.

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Health Sciences Librarian Job Code 11-039 Location Bethesda, MD Description: We are currently looking for an experienced Health Sciences Librarian to join our team for a new project focused on health information resources for disaster preparedness, response and recovery. This...