Basic Sciences and Bioinformatics Librarian, New York

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Basic Sciences and Bioinformatics Librarian, New York

Description:
The Mount Sinai School of Medicine's Levy Library is seeking candidates for a Basic Sciences and Bioinformatics Librarian. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated librarian to further the development of our innovative services supporting a growing, dynamic research institution.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and provide outreach and instruction to support the biomedical information needs of the Mount Sinai research community and the curriculum of the Graduate School of Biological Sciences.
• Teach information retrieval, current awareness and information management classes using bibliographic and bioinformatics resources for research and clinical faculty, post-doctoral fellows, students, alumni, and other library users, and conduct other classes and presentations as needed.
• Provide individual and group reference services involving instruction in databases and bioinformatics tools, search strategy formulation, and effective use of information resources.
• Collaborate with faculty and colleagues in developing and maintaining print and online instructional tools and guides.
• Collaborate with faculty to support the institution’s translational and basic research initiatives.
• Assist in evaluating bioscience information resources for library licensing.
• Serve on institution-wide and library committees as appropriate.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• MLS from an ALA-accredited program and/or advanced degree in biological sciences;
• Demonstrated knowledge of biomedical sciences research;
• Demonstrated aptitude for teaching;
• Knowledge of the information needs of biomedical researchers;
• Familiarity with the scholarly communication and research processes in the biomedical sciences;
• Experience in the use of molecular biology/genetics databases such as those from the NCBI;
• Proficient written and spoken communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Strong public service orientation;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.

PREFERRED:

• Experience using biomedical resources such as MEDLINE, Current Protocols, Web of Science and Scopus;
• Experience with bibliographic management software such as EndNote and RefWorks;
• Experience in outreach and/or marketing;
• Experience in Web page creation and design and the design, integration, and assessment of Web 2.0 technologies such as wikis, blogs and social networking platforms.

The Levy Library is a progressive, technology-intensive academic health sciences library that includes the Medical Center Archives, computer-based education design and support, and a computing help desk. For a description of Levy Library’s programs and services, see: http://library.mssm.edu

Mount Sinai School of Medicine (MSSM), located in New York City, is internationally recognized for ground-breaking clinical and basic-science research. In 2009, MSSM was selected for a National Institutes of Health Clinical and Translational Science (CSTA) Award, thus joining nationwide federally supported efforts in translational research and education. It confers degrees of MD, PhD, MD/PhD, MSc and MPH. The School and the Mount Sinai Hospital, a tertiary-care teaching facility, comprise the Mount Sinai Medical Center. For a description of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, see: http://www.mssm.edu/

TO APPLY:
Email cover letter and detailed resume to information on original posting