[LIBJOBS] Doha, Qatar - Sidra - Systems Librarian

Librarian - Systems

Department:Library Services

Section:Library Services

Location:Doha

Contract Type:Full Time

Closing Date:04-Oct-2012

 

COMPANY BACKGROUND:

Located in Doha, the capital of Qatar, Sidra Medical and Research Center is a state-of-the-art facility that will focus primarily on women's and children's healthcare. While providing world-class healthcare services, the center will also be an environment of learning for medical students and residents, encompassing cooperative national and international research. It is set to transform the healthcare landscape in Qatar, the Gulf Region and internationally. The world-class caliber of Sidra is reflected in the center's innovative design and in its use of the most modern and state-of-the-art technologies.

 

JOB SUMMARY:

The Systems Librarian provides direct technical support for librarians involved in information services; attending library team meetings, performing routine checks of all library systems functionality, keeping librarians up to date with current awareness of related technology, and evaluating new information technologies and resources for addition to the library collections. Above all, the Systems Librarian ensures that quality library technical services are provided in an efficient, safe and culturally competent manner, consistent with the unit's standards.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES::

• Develops and implements library web based user services through primary liaison with clinical librarians to ensure the information needs of appropriate Sidra working groups, SMEs, educators and clinicians are addressed.
• Provides input within appropriate task forces and working groups on the development of staff and patient portals to include selected library resources and play a key role in clinical decision support integration within the CIS via the implementation team.
• Validates both the clinical library and patient resource center library systems requirements by working with relevant IM consultants (e.g. enterprise content management, etc.) and the PSV to ensure a seamless integration of library systems with other related Sidra systems (e.g. ERP, RFID,
• etc.).
• Proactively responds to all requests for technical support related to library systems; in addition to creating and managing complex databases and web authoring tools to activate all library systems.
• Liaises with appropriate Sidra clinical project staff to design and implement web based user services for the Patient Resource Center.
• Coordinates with Sidra IT staff for backing up all library data, software, and library websites (i.e. the Clinical Library and Patient Resource Center) of online resources.
• Selects library resources appropriate for the support of the organization's vision, mission and guiding principles.
• Provides orientation to library staff during on-boarding on the effective use of all library systems.
• Responsible for the efficiency and quality of library systems and technical services provided and for professional practice in accordance with Sidra policies and procedures.
• Works under the general guidance of the Senior Clinical Planning Consultant – Library Services;
• Seeks opportunities to enable lifelong learning, through participating in educational activities appropriate to the area of specialization; maintaining required level of competence and professional portfolio.

Requirements:

 

ESSENTIAL

• Master's degree in library and/or information studies from an ALA accredited institution.
• 5 years of professional library experience, including at least 2 years within a medical/life sciences library.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills with current technology related to library technical services.
• Expert proficiency in working with a variety of library systems.
• Demonstrated creativity and innovation in library website development
• Demonstrated ability in developing and delivering library systems training to colleagues; strong group presentation skills.
• Ability to design, program, administer and maintain web-based library services and the systems underlying them.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; fluency in written and spoken English.
• Experience in problem solving, organizing data and generating thorough, accurate and timely reports.
• Demonstrated fiscal responsibility in the use of all resources
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

DESIRABLE:

• International experience
• Understanding of and enthusiasm for W3C and MARC standards
• Experience implementing an integrated library system.
• Experience with mobile applications, proxy servers, URL link resolvers and related technology
• Interest in contributing to the profession via research, publication, presentation and service (within associations).
• Conceptual understanding of electronic patient records.

Closing Date:

The closing date for applications is Thursday 4th Oct 2012. To apply, please visit the Sidra careers page at http://careers.sidra.org/sidra/home.aspx