Librarian

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

• Education:A Master's degree in Library Science (MLS) or Information Management.
• Experience: Prior experience working in a medical library, hospital, or healthcare setting is highly advantageous, along with experience in records management and digital archiving.
• Knowledge: A deep understanding of medical and health sciences literature, knowledge of clinical information systems, evidence-based practice, and data management practices are important.
• Skills: Strong organizational, research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities are essential. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are needed to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders, from DNB students to senior consultants.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in library management systems, digital resource management tools, and standard office software is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Collection Management: Develop, organize, and maintain the library's collection of print and electronic resources, including specialized medical literature, ophthalmology journals, databases, e-books, and other multimedia materials.
• Research Assistance: Provide expert reference and in-depth research support to healthcare professionals, DNB students, and researchers, including conducting literature searches and assisting with systematic reviews to support evidence-based practice and clinical decision-making.
• Information Literacy Training: Develop and deliver training sessions and workshops for DNB candidates and staff on effective information retrieval techniques, database usage, critical appraisal, and research methodologies.
• Curriculum Support: Collaborate with DNB faculty and clinical teams to integrate library resources into the curriculum, case presentations, seminars, and journal clubs, ensuring access to current and relevant information.
• Cataloging and Organization: Catalog and classify resources using healthcare-specific indexing systems and maintain an organized, welcoming library environment that facilitates self-service when necessary.
• Digital Resource Management: Manage and implement digital tools and platforms, including the library website and online databases, to enhance accessibility to medical information.
• Outreach and Collaboration: Promote library services and resources within the organization and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and other libraries through networks like the National Network of Libraries of Medicine.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person