LIBRARY DIRECTOR POSITION

MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER

 

Montefiore Medical Center is seeking a Library Director. This position provides vision, leadership, and strategic direction for the delivery of information services to Montefiore Medical Center associates, in support of the educational, research and clinical practice needs of the institution.

As the academic medical center of the University Hospital for Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center is nationally recognized for clinical excellence – breaking new ground in research, training the next generation of healthcare leaders, and delivering science-driven, patient-centered care.

Position Responsibility

The successful candidate will manage and administer the operations of the libraries at Moses and Wakefield campuses.

• Plans, implements, and develops new programs and procedures to improve library services cost-effectively.
• Prepares and monitors operating budget and special funds. Recommends capital projects to ensure fiscal responsibility of the libraries within hospital-wide budgetary constraints.
• Oversees instructional programs, consultation, and systematic review services to ensue effective searching of the medical literature and maximum use of library resources.
• Develops and promotes an institution-wide visibility for the libraries to ensure priority status for library resource needs and to improve associates’ awareness of library services and resources. Builds and strengthens relationships between the libraries and other departments.
• Collaborates and negotiates with vendors and publishers to ensure best pricing and consistent and integrated access to licensed resources.
• Manages the acquisition and maintenance of collection resources and library integrated systems.
• Manages remote access for Montefiore faculty, residents, and fellows to resources licensed by the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in accordance with contractual agreements with publishers and with Montefiore Medical Center.
• Collaborates with the librarians at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in cataloging, integrated library systems, and training of residents and research fellows.
• Develops and maintains the library’s intranet page to ensure easy access to library resources and services.
• Manages the Zimmerman Archives to gather, preserve and make accessible materials pertaining to the history of Montefiore Medical Center.
• Participates in programs and activities that will advance the profession of librarianship to ensure professional development and educational enhancement.
• Supervises professional and clerical staff.

Position Qualification

• A master’s degree in library science from an American Library Association accredited program.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior leadership role in a health sciences library.
• Experience in teaching library information literacy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and collaborative skills as well as strong organizational skills.

Salary range starts at $105,000 and increases commensurate with experience.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and their curriculum vitae to Victor Hatcher, PhD, Director of Research, vhatcher@montefiore.org

 

 

 

 

 

Submit specified application materials to vhatcher@montefiore.org.