Librarian - Fulltime - Days - Detroit

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit seeks an experienced librarian to develop and coordinate specialized library services across reference, collection management, and system-wide access for physicians, researchers, and leadership.

Responsibilities include guiding evidence-based medicine resources, interlibrary loan, and library systems, with opportunities to lead curriculum development and scholarly activity tracking. MLS and AHIP are preferred requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in information/library science from an ALA-accredited program is required.
• AHIP certification within one year of employment is required.
• Minimum 2 years post-master's library experience or 1 year in medical/academic library setting.
• Additional preferred experience: 3-4 years in medical/academic libraries.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and coordinate highly specialized professional library services.
• Support reference services, system-wide selection and licensing of materials.
• Oversee library website development and system-wide curriculum activities.
• Lead manuscript preparation, scholarly activity tracking, and interlibrary loan operations.
• Assist physicians, researchers and hospital leadership with information needs.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Literature search (PubMed/CINAHL/Embas

Evidence-based medicine knowledge

Library tools & standards (MARC/OCLC)

EndNote/LibGuides

MS Office

Education

Master's Degree in Information/Library Science (ALA-accredited)

AHIP certification

2 years post-master's library experience or 1 year in medical/academic library

3-4 years professional library experience in medical/academic setting (preferred)

Job description

General Summary

Under direction of department leadership, develops, implements and/or coordinates highly specialized professional library services in one or more of the following areas: Reference services, System-wide selection, licensing and organization of library materials, Library system-wide website development and oversite, System-wide library curriculum development, instruction and manuscript preparation, System-wide electronic journal management and scholarly activity tracking, Document delivery and interlibrary loan services, or Day-to-day management of a regional library. The customers and end users of these services include physicians, researchers, other clinical service providers, and hospital leadership.

General Summary

Under direction of department leadership, develops, implements and/or coordinates highly specialized professional library services in one or more of the following areas: Reference services, System-wide selection, licensing and organization of library materials, Library system-wide website development and oversite, System-wide library curriculum development, instruction and manuscript preparation, System-wide electronic journal management and scholarly activity tracking, Document delivery and interlibrary loan services, or Day-to-day management of a regional library. The customers and end users of these services include physicians, researchers, other clinical service providers, and hospital leadership.

Education/Experience Required

• Master's Degree in Information/Library Science from an A.L.A. accredited program.
• Certification within the Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP) is required within one year of employment.
• Two (2) years of professional (post Master's) library experience or one year professional (post Master's) library experience in a medical or an academic library setting (more experience is much preferred).
• Master's Degree in Information/Library Science from an A.L.A. accredited program preferred.
• Certification within the Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP) preferred.
• Three-four (3-4) years of professional (post Master's) library experience in a medical or an academic library setting preferred.
• Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Advanced verbal and written skills, including formal and informal presentation skills.
• Strong organization, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
• Expert skills in searching major medical and scientific databases including PubMed, CINAHL, and Embase. Excellent internet searching skills.
• Strong knowledge of evidence based medicine principles and practice.
• Overall knowledge of library tools, systems, and resources, including integrated library systems (e.g. SirsiDynix), library link resolver software (e.g. SFX), and document delivery/interlibrary loan systems (e.g. ILLiad).
• Familiarity with standard library bibliographic databases (e.g. OCLC) and standards (e.g. MARC).
• Familiarity with the EndNote citation management program and with the LibGuides content management and curation platform. Solid technology background, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and customer-service skills.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and professional development. Ability to lift, bend, and reach materials on library shelving, including handling these materials while standing on rolling ladders and stepstools.

Certifications/Licensures Required

• AHIP. The Medical Library Association Academy of Health Information Professionals.