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Posted 5/12/04
Library Team Lead
Genentech, South San Francisco, CA
About Genentech
Genentech is a leading biotechnology company that discovers, develops,
manufactures and commercializes biotherapeutics for significant unmet
medical needs. Fifteen of the currently approved biotechnology products
originated from or are based on Genentech science. Genentech
manufactures and commercializes ten biotechnology products in the
United States. The company has headquarters in South San Francisco,
California and is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol DNA. For
press releases and additional information about the company, please
visit http://www.gene.com
Consistently recognized as one of the top companies to work for in the United States, Genentech offers employees one of the most comprehensive benefits programs in the industry.
Description:
The Team Lead will coordinate and lead a team within the Corporate
Library responsible for a diverse set of Library services, including
cataloging, acquisitions, circulation, document delivery, metatagging
of web content, taxonomy construction, managing a multimedia collection
with an emphasis on electronic delivery of information, and overseeing
the Library website.
The Team Lead will oversee, plan and assist the team in accomplishing goals and objectives and report on team progress and performance to Library management. The Team Lead will provide the Library Manager with updates on both projects and ongoing service activities, statistical reports of productivity, and proposals for process changes or new services. Activities will include, but are not limited to, work flow/process assessment and development, staff coaching, performance evaluation and feedback, and coordination of backup procedures. The Team Lead will interact with Library customers, vendors, and information technology colleagues and will be expected to participate and provide leadership on cross-functional teams to meet department and corporate goals. The Team Leader will participate in Library infrastructure planning, including space and equipment planning for both Library expansion or redesign and the management of a large public computing area. Must be comfortable in a team centered, fast paced environment.
Requirements:
A minimum of five years of library experience required and BA/BS
degree required. Extensive experience with the administration of an
integrated library automation system and technical services
responsibilities are required. Supervisory or Team Lead experience
and MLIS are preferred.
The Team Lead must be solutions oriented, flexible, and able to balance daily deadlines and longer term strategic planning. Strong leadership and facilitation skills are necessary. Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal & problem solving abilities as well as strong collaborative & team skills are required. Experience with both Macintosh and Windows operating systems and browsers preferred. The candidate will be expected to work both as an individual contributor and as a Team Lead in a fast- paced environment with the flexibility to respond to changing needs of clients and departments.
If you have any questions please contact Eric Hecker at ehecker@gene.com
Posted 5/3/04
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
OUTREACH & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Submission Deadline: May 18, 2004
The Norris Medical Library of the University of Southern California is seeking a creative, enthusiastic, and service-oriented individual to serve as an Associate Director for Outreach & Resource Management. Reporting to the Director, the Associate Director for Outreach & Resource Management actively participates on the management team of the Health Sciences Libraries (HSL) and is expected to serve on HSL committees as well as within the University and the profession. The Norris Medical Library is located on the University of Southern California Health Sciences Campus, adjoining the LAC+USC Healthcare Network, four miles from downtown Los Angeles and seven miles from the University Park Campus. The library contains 168,185 volumes and receives 1,935 current periodicals. Users include medical, pharmacy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy students, 1,230 full-time faculty, and a large number of other health professionals. The library staff of 41 FTE includes 12.5 librarians. For additional information, see the library's Web site http://www.usc.edu/nml/.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Outreach Services (50%)
- Provides leadership in planning, coordinating, and implementing a broad-based program to market and promote the resources and services of the Norris Medical Library. This responsibility includes oversight of publications, programming, and public relations.
- Conducts research, user surveys, focus groups, benchmarking studies, and performs analyses of usage statistics to determine resource utilization and/or to target groups for promotional activities.
- Develops innovative approaches to disseminating information.
- Oversees .25 FTE librarian who provides content and editorial assistance.
- Oversees the 1.0 FTE Head of Access Services Section (circulation, document delivery and reserves).
- Resource Management (50%)
- Collaborates with Associate Director for Collection Resources on budgeting and expenditure review for licensed products; selection of new products and evaluation of trial subscriptions; and assists in designing and maintaining an e-resource database.
- Negotiates and manages ebook, ejournal, and database licenses including communicating with publishers and vendors to resolve access issues with licensed products.
- Administers copyright compliance and contractual commitments. Provides copyright information support to Health Sciences Campus faculty, staff, and students.
QUALIFICATIONS. Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school; five years of successful supervisory experience; evidence of strong leadership and interpersonal skills and excellent written and oral communication. Knowledge of marketing practices and principles and an awareness of trends in information resources and scientific publishing.
Demonstrated initiative. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Preferred: Knowledge of copyright issues related to document delivery and class reserve.
SALARY/STATUS. Up to $75,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Salary includes administrative stipend. Continuing-appointment track.
BENEFITS. 37-1/2 hour week; 22 days vacation; paid sick leave; disability plan; retirement plan (TIAA/CREF and other options); tuition assistance; paid medical, dental, life insurance.
Send resume or direct inquiries to:
Lea Santiago
Norris Medical Library
University of Southern California
2003 Zonal Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90089-9130
Tel: (323) 442-1130, Fax: (323) 442-2937
leasanti@belen.hsc.usc.edu
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Posted 4/9/04
Medical Health Librarian - 16 hours/week
San Ramon Medical Center - San Ramon, CA
The San Ramon Regional Medical Center began serving residents of the San Ramon Valley and surrounding communities in 1990. Located on a hillside overlooking the valley, the full-service, 123-bed, acute care hospital provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, including 24-hour emergency care and an outpatient surgery and treatment center. We currently have a need for the following position on a 16 hour per week basis.
Responsibilities: Reporting to the Director of Medical Staff Services, the Medical Librarian is responsible for planning and administering the collection, services, staff, budget and facilities of the Professional Library.
Primary Duties include: 1. Provides reference and bibliographic services for library patrons. Provides answers to reference questions. Performs computerized or manual literature researches. Instruct patrons in the use of library resources, catalogs, and indexes. 2. Plans and administers library collection. Selects and acquires new books, journals and other library materials. Catalogs and classifies library materials. Supervises circulation of library materials. Weeds collection as necessary. 3. Assists the CIO with the planning and implementation of library policy and budget. Formulates library policies and procedures. Updates library services and technologies. Attends educational programs and reads the literature to keep up to date on new developments in the library field. Directs expenditures of monies from library budget. Keeps statistics and prepares reports. Works with Medical Education Committee regarding library services and facilities.
Requirements: Minimum Experience/Skills: Medical Terminology, library terms/procedures, computer skills, competency with Microsoft Office Licenses/Certificates/Credentials: Medical Library Association Credential or equivalent experience
Education: Minimum Masters Degree or equivalent majoring in Library Science. Graduate from accredited library school with specialized courses in medical librarianship, undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences.
Application and Contact Information
Contact Name: Shawn Lozano-Recruiter
Email: jobs.srrmc@tenethealth.com
Phone: 925-275-8411
Fax: 925-355-9823
Posted 3/4/04
Temporary Librarian - 50% Appointment for 6 Months
The Kalmanovitz Library at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) seeks a librarian for a temporary part-time position to provide reference and educational services to the campus community.
One of the ten campuses of the University of California UCSF is the only campus devoted exclusively to the academic health sciences and related professions. The Library serves 3,500 graduate students and supports the teaching, research and service missions of the campus. Long renowned for the depth and breadth of its paper collection, the UCSF Library and Center for Knowledge Management plays a leadership role in digital services and resources. The Library serves as a campus focal point for knowledge-based applications of information technology.
Primary responsibilities of the position may include:
Reference and research consultation services; Individualized and/or classroom instruction on topics related to research and information retrieval; Evaluation and testing of information resources and tools; Development of instructional and informational documentation, both web-based and print; Other library projects as appropriate
Qualifications:
Master's degree from an ALA-accredited school of library and information science, or equivalent; Prior experience in an health or bio-sciences library; Knowledge of the literature of the health sciences; Strong background in the use of information technologies, especially web-based resources and databases and information management tools; Superior interpersonal and communication skills; classroom teaching experience desirable; The ability to work independently, to function as a member of a team, and to handle several different projects and responsibilities simultaneously; A commitment to excellent service
Appointment is to the Librarian Series, Assistant/Associate Librarian rank. Salary is commensurate with qualifications, with a minimum of $3,160 per month, full-time rate pro-rated to 50%. As a 50% appointment, this position is eligible for CORE health benefits and accrual of 8 hours of vacation per month.
Address letters of application with resume and the names of three references to:
Nanette Grimm
Human Resources Coordinator
UCSF Library/CKM
University of California San Francisco
San Francisco, CA 94143-0840
jobs@library.ucsf.edu
Fax: (415) 476-4653
The University of California San Francisco, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. UCSF undertakes affirmative action to assure equal opportunity for underutilized minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, for Vietnam-era veterans, and for special disabled veterans.
Posted 01/07/04:
Librarian
ValleyCare Health Library & Ryan Comer Cancer Resource Center
ValleyCare Health System (VCHS) is seeking a medical librarian for its community oriented medical library. Medical librarian works with oncology certified RN and trained volunteers to provide library and information services to the community, VCHS staff and related health professionals. The librarian is responsible for reference services and day to day operations of the library. Medical librarian reports to Director of Public Relations.
Hours per Week: 36 - 40 hours
- Duties and Responsibilities
- Collection resource development / maintain print and electronic resources
- Reference and research assistance
- Fiscal management
- Interlibrary loan / document delivery service
- Web content management / OPAC and library content on hospital website and intranet
- Education / library instruction, presentations and tours as needed
- Performing other related duties and out reach projects as needed
- Required Qualifications
- Masters Degree in Library Sciences from an ALA accredited school
- Minimum 2 years of experience
- Internet and database search skills
- Communication skills
Apply on line with Human Resources at www.valleycare.com
Direct resume or curriculum vitae and any questions to Cheryl Warren at 925-734-3315 or cwarren@valleycare.com
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