I currently work at a medical
library and I believe that is where my career path will lead. Here is a job posting that I recently
found. This is the type of job I would
be interested in after I earn my MLIS.
This job would require me to move
from my current state of Michigan to Massachusetts. This job is for a veterans hospital. While I
already have experience in working in a hospital library, I would like to
sharpen my research skills. I assume
this job would be reporting to a director or senior librarian at the
hospital.
The duties
assign would require the librarian to answer reference questions for
physicians. Also, it sounds like the
librarian at this position would assist veterans in finding medical
information. In my current position I do
all of the research requests for community members. If a patient calls asking for information on
their specific disease I will run the search and gather education materials for
them. The job above would be the type of
job I would desire because, I find medical librarianship very rewarding. It would also be a pleasure to assist
veterans who have served their country so valiantly. The job listed about also specifies that the
librarian hired would have to instruct staff members on how to use e-books and
journals. I already perform many of the
duties listed in this job description.
Job Title:LIBRARIAN (MEDICAL SCIENCE)
Department:Department Of Veterans Affairs
Agency:Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Job Announcement Number:VN-14-NDG-1048169
SALARY RANGE:
$52,390.00 to $68,660.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 to Monday, February 24, 2014
SERIES & GRADE:
GS-1410-09
POSITION INFORMATION:
Full Time - Permanent
DUTY LOCATIONS:
3 vacancies in the following location(s):
WHO MAY APPLY:
United States Citizens
SECURITY CLEARANCE:
Other
SUPERVISORY STATUS:
No
JOB SUMMARY:
Vacancy ID: 1048169
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise -
"To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and
his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's
Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate
care to Veterans?
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) needs employees
who possess the energy, compassion, and commitment to serve those who served
our Country. Whatever the job title, every position in VA will give you a
chance to make a meaningful and personal contribution to the lives of truly
special and deserving people - our Veterans. VA professionals feel good about
their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers
generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling
opportunities. Working for VA is one of the most emotionally satisfying and
professionally rewarding ways to dedicate the best within you to your Country's
service. If you are transitioning from the military or a Veteran already, we
invite you to explore the benefits of continuing your career at the VA. The VA
is committed to hiring Veterans.
The VA is much more than just another employer. It is an
honorable, open and welcoming community of those who care. Gratitude is our
motivation and service is our mission.
The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that
apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define "who
we are," our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families and
other beneficiaries. The Values are Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect
and Excellence ("I CARE").
America's Veterans need you! To find out more, go to
http://www.va.gov/jobs/.
TRAVEL REQUIRED
* Occasional Travel
* Travel
is required between Bedford, MA and Manchester, NH as needed
RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
* No
KEY REQUIREMENTS
* You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this
job.
* You may be required to serve a probationary
period
* Background investigation may be required.
These positions are located at the VA New England Health
Care System, in Boston, MA, Bedford, MA/Manchester, NH, and Northampton, MA*. The person in this
position assists users while developing comprehensive skills to provide and
promote evidence-based patient-centered care by teaching information literacy
skills, and providing clinical decision and research support. Major duties and responsibilities include but
are not limited to:
* Assists in locating materials and how to
access/use online resources;
* Provides reference service as a team member
on E-reference service;
* instructs and assists staff in the use of
databases, e-journals, e-books, etc.;
* Participates in the acquisition, processing
and de-activation of library materials;
* Communicates frequently and articulately
with customer groups and teams (clinicians, Service Chiefs, house staff, etc.);
* Supports the implementation of decision
support and knowledge-based content on the Knowledge and Information Services
Center's intranet site;
* Works with senior Librarians to assist collecting
usage measures and statistics electronically;
* Participates in local and regional
information networks;
* Assists in the compilation of usage, cost
and effectiveness statistics on all e-content and Library Services;
* Works on statistical reports and works to
improve quality and/or identify opportunities for redesign; and
* Performs all other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Full-time positions: Monday through
Friday; 8:00AM - 4:30PM; Part-time position: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 4 days a week
(Work schedule may vary based on the day and/or time to suit work practices)
