• Job Description

  Req#: 35446

  We’re looking for those individuals—the creative thinkers and innovation seekers—who are content with nothing short of changing the world. Discover the endless opportunities within the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and be inspired by the work we can do together to improve health, and make a positive, daily impact in our communities. In the role of a Librarian II you will be working in our Research Department.

  Purpose

  The Office of Research helps to facilitate life-saving biomedical research at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Nine distinct units provide specialized support to meet the administrative needs of our investigators and research staff. Together we coordinate, regulate, and monitor research studies as well as provide high quality services for investigative teams. The MCW Libraries supports all institutional missions and partners by providing access to and support for information resources, and specialized services for faculty, researchers, students, clinicians, staff, and community members.

  The Clinical Medical Librarian position at Froedtert Hospital collaborates with and supports clinicians at the Medical College of Wisconsin and Froedtert Health, assisting in the planning, coordination and promotion of the library’s resources and services to clinical departments and clinicians located at Froedtert. The Librarian collaborates with and supports clinical professionals, students, and staff on clinical care and research teams. Additionally, the Librarian develops and delivers information skills training and library services to support clinical research, patient care, and teaching and learning. This is an on-site role with a primary work location at Froedtert Hospital.

  
  Primary Functions

  • Plan and develop services, set priorities, establish policies and procedures for library services to Froedtert Health, Froedtert Hospital health care consumers, and Medical College of Wisconsin staff who practice at Froedtert.
  • Provide research and information services to various departments and research teams as part of the library’s Clinical Medical Librarian service.
  • Liaise with and support key stakeholder groups and councils throughout the hospital.
  • Actively engage in scholarly activities; contribute as author for Evidence Syntheses and various types of research and publication in support of the College’s Missions.
  • Provide outreach services and training to clinical faculty, medical students, residents, fellows, health professionals and health care consumers.
  • Assist users with current technologies and their applications.
  • Provide instructional services including teaching, developing tutorials, and designing instructional materials.
  • Provide occasional support for the Library’s scientific poster printing service.
  • Other duties as assigned.

  
  
  

  Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

  Knowledge of academic libraries operations.
  Experience with health sciences resources and knowledge of health information.
  Experience with developing and delivering in-person and virtual instruction.
  Ability to work with diverse individuals across the institution to foster inclusion and belonging, particularly as it relates to providing information services.
  Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
  Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  Ability to successfully adapt to and manage change.
  Ability to identify and overcome obstacles to getting the work done.
  Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  Ability to solve problems logically.
  
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