Expert Librarian - Patients Library
University of Iowa

Job Info

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The Patients' Library is seeking an Expert Librarian at Iowa Health Care, who will manage and curate an extensive collection of library materials encompassing a diverse array of topics, ensuring access to the latest books, games, and other education and distraction-based items staff, patients, and families. The Expert Librarian role involves developing and maintaining digital and physical collections, providing expert reference services, and supporting evidence-based practice through literature searches and information retrieval. The Expert Librarian will also collaborate with medical staff to enhance patient care and education, conduct training sessions on information literacy, and stay updated on advancements in medical librarianship. Library expertise will be crucial in fostering a knowledge-rich environment that promotes continuous learning and high-quality healthcare delivery.

Job Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide comprehensive support services to clinical and non-clinical departments.
• Coordinate and deliver tailored services for patients.
• Maintain high level of satisfaction for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Supervise the delivery of services including but not limited to health information, Story Time, and entertainment and distraction items.
• Supervise staff across the Patient's Library and Stead Family Children's Library, delegate tasks, hire, develop/coach, support the scheduling of staff, and follow up on all performance concerns.
• Communicate and collaborate with peers, co-workers, patrons, hospital departments, and external agencies to enhance the delivery of services promptly.
• Review and resolve requests and issues from staff, patients, and visitors promptly.
• Develop programs, policies, and practices that enhance patient/staff safety, satisfaction, and improve service.
• Manage funding acquisition through grants, endowments, and other funding opportunities.
• Lead and participate in high-level strategic operational meetings and discussions.
• Contribute to a positive work environment for staff, visitors, and all UI Employees by being an active listener when new ideas are brought forward.
• Delegate work to empower staff to grow professionally and take ownership of their respective areas.
• Communicate with staff regularly by scheduling 1:1's, team meetings, and rounding to offer support and encouragement.
• Following, and administering, the Professional Behavioral Standards set forth by the Office of the Patient Experience.
• Other duties as assigned.

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics-recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®

Benefits Highlights:

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans

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Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an American Libraries Association (ALA) accredited program or other appropriate advanced degree.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team-based setting with consultation, flexibility, collaboration, and cooperation.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office and computer software applications.
• A minimum of seven years of relevant experience, including at least four years managerial and leadership experience in an academic or research library.
• Evidence of progressively increasing leadership, supervisory, or managerial responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and implementation.
• Demonstrated understanding of current and emerging trends, issues, workflow, standards, and best practices in the management of healthcare collections, both circulating and non-circulating, with a strong commitment to user-centered design of services and collections.
• Experience working with donors and developing external funding opportunities. Knowledge of regulations and compliance requirements for non-cash gifts and sponsored programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a collaborative management environment and to function effectively as a member of a leadership team.
• Demonstrated success in writing and administering grants.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience working in a library setting.
• Demonstrated proficiency utilizing various library databases.
• Ability to be organized, flexible, and multi-task in a high volume and fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with community stakeholder groups and community advisory committees.
• Familiarity with exhibit curation and design of both physical and digital exhibitions.
• Familiarity with born-digital and digital archive collections.

Position and Application Details:

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. Additional questions, please reach out to Exodus Cardoza at exodus-cardoza@uiowa.edu

Additional Information:

• Classification Title: Expert Librarian
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full Time

Compensation

• Pay Level:5A
• Starting Salary Minimum: $54,522
• Starting Salary Maximum: $118,026

Contact Information:

• Patient Library
• Contact Name: Exodus Cardoza
• Contact Email: exodus-cardoza@uiowa.edu

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Expert Librarian
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 5A

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Exodus Cardoza
• Contact Email: exodus-cardoza@uiowa.edu

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