New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY (Westchester) is seeking a Digital Services Librarian (re-posted).
New York Medical College - Health Sciences Library
Digital Services Librarian
Reporting: Associate Director, User Support, Education, and Research (USER) Services.
Purpose: The Digital Services Librarian serves the educational, research and information needs of the University community via the creation and maintenance of web-based interactive content, tutorials, and reference services that extend library education and research assistance to all students, faculty, residents, fellows and employees of New York Medical College. This is a position that requires a technology-minded librarian who will stay abreast of technology trends and provide training, support, service development and implementation in the library relative to innovations.
Responsibilities:
· Develops, maintains, and evaluates web-based content, tutorials, and online services;
· Recommends and develops new library digital services including those for mobile devices;
· Promotes the use of appropriate current and emerging technologies and media;
· Serves as a member of the reference team;
· Performs liaison responsibilities with NYMC clinical and non-clinical academic departments including developing and teaching instructional sessions, online searching, and marketing of library services;
· Updates library web content;
· Works closely with the library’s systems and network administrator on information delivery projects;
· Provides innovative service development and participates in technology projects of the library;
· Participates on various library committees as assigned;
· Performs other duties as assigned.
Required:
· Masters degree in Library
Science from an ALA-accredited school.
· Knowledge of and experience
using reference resources, internet resources, and other electronic products.
· Strong interpersonal skills,
a public services orientation, and demonstrated written and spoken
communication skills.
· Ability to work both
independently and in a team environment.
· Ability to initiate and
manage projects effectively, with attention to detail.
Desired:
- Reference and instructional experience
in a health sciences library, preferably academic;
- Knowledgeable about sources of health
sciences information, evidence based practice, and translational medicine;
- Database design experience;
- Demonstrated knowledge of the best
practices, standards in web design, and
knowledge of major tools
such as Adobe Creative Suite products and Content Management Services;
- Ability to use web social media technologies
in an educational setting;
- Ability to use major web programming
languages and frameworks, such as HTML/CSS and learn new languages;
- Ability to utilize software (such as Zoom
and Captivate) to develop online instructional content;
- Knowledge of bibliographic management software,
current information literacy standards and instructional best practices;
- Knowledge of usability testing and web
analytics;
- Graphical skills;
- Educational or experiential background
in the pre-clinical or health sciences;
- Teaching experience;
- Certification by the Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP).
To apply: Send resume with cover letter indicating
position of interest to: Alicia Parrish, Employment Manager, Human Resources
Department at Recruiter@nymc.edu or HR fax 914-594-4309. Candidates of interest
will be contacted to schedule interviews. New York Medical College is committed
to excellence through diversity and inclusion and welcomes candidates of all
backgrounds. New York Medical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To apply: Send resume with cover letter indicating
position of interest to: Alicia Parrish, Employment Manager, Human Resources
Department at Recruiter@nymc.edu or HR fax 914-594-4309. Candidates of interest
will be contacted to schedule interviews. New York Medical College is committed
to excellence through diversity and inclusion and welcomes candidates of all
backgrounds. New York Medical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer..
