Librarian

Job Description

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Has Been Named

• Consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 children's hospital in the nation
• One of four Medical Centers making the list of the 2022 Glassdoor Best Places to Work
• A Top Hospital and Health System for Diversity recognized by DiversityInc
• One of the nation's most innovative companies by Fortune in March 2023
• An LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer in 2022 by The Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
  
  

Job Responsibilities

• Daily Operations- Serve as project and day-to-day operational support, including the creation support, including the creation and distribution of marketing, training, and informational materials, usage statistics and reports. Scheduling meetings and securing meeting rooms as needed; other daily operation needs as identified. Oversee the Pratt website. Contribute to the daily operation of an academic hospital medical center library in all aspects of information and knowledge management including leading circulation, document, document delivery/ILL and general reference services. Provide reference services to patrons, primarily virtually. Assist with literature searches as needed. Understand, select, navigate, and search a wide variety of electronic resources and tools. Provide support in library record keeping and systems.
• Circulation Functions - On a daily basis, charges and discharges library materials using online technology tools; serves as primary contact for Interlibrary Loans, including compiling and maintaining usage statistics. Performs other advanced circulation functions as needed.
• Learning Modules - Develop and support learning modules utilizing multiple media formats and technologies to instruct the community in the process of implementing the use of evidence-based practice in the clinical research setting, both in person and virtually.
• Subject Expertise - Serve as an Information and Knowledge Management subject matter expert (SME) in areas such as clinical/research, discovery, access and management of information and knowledge resources. Model an excellent understanding of Evidence Based Decision Making principles.
• Collaboration and Outreach - Collaborate with researchers, clinical faculty, fellows, residents, nurses, allied health professionals or students on journal clubs, seminars, literature searches, publishing, and other clinical/research forums.
  
  

Required Education/Experience

• Master's degree in Library Science (MLS), Master's in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or closely related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution. Will also consider candidates graduating from an ALA-accredited institution in 2024 with related prior experience
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with strong customer service orientation
• Strong initiative and ability to function independently and as a critical contributing member of the Pratt Library Team; Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills
  
  

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience using Smartsheet or other project management software;
• Experience working in a medical or academic/research library;
• Proficiency with data collection, analysis, and metrics reporting;
• Fluency with evidence-based practice techniques and strong literature searching skills. Interest in teaching evidence-based principles to hospital faculty, staff, and trainees;
• Proficient searching biomedical and interdisciplinary resources such as PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, CINAHL and biomedical databases;
• Experience with LibApps platform (LibGuides, LibWizard, LibCal);
• Experience with citation management tools, especially EndNote and Zoterothe ability to use, teach, and assist researchers with these tools;
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse client groups across and beyond Cincinnati Children’s;
• Understanding and use of major library/ILS systems.
  
  

Market Leading Benefits Including*:

• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs
• Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here.
• Competitive retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
• Referral bonus program for current staff!
• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
• Physical and mental health wellness programs
• Relocation assistance packages available for nurses!
• Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type
  
  

Primary Location

Burnet Campus

Schedule

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Department

Pratt Library

Employee Status

Regular

FTE

1

Weekly Hours

40

Salary Range

$59,446.40 - $75,982.40

Comprehensive Job Description Provided Upon Request.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability.