Description
Job Title: Librarian
Department: Medical Library
Location: Hybrid ( Mostly remote, with occasional in-office visits required) Rochester General Hospital (RGH),1425 Portland Avenue, Rochester, NY. 14621, United States of America.
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule: Full-Time, Day-Shift, Monday to Friday, (8 am -4:00 pm)
Position Summary:
Provides reference and instructional services to members of the Rochester Regional Health community. Conducts complex searches, instructs users in effective use and evaluation of information sources and tools, and serves as liaison to assigned departments or clinical areas. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent customer service skills, and experience using technology to find, organize and share information are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Actively participates in faculty, curriculum and Magnet designation committees
- Conducts literature searches using a variety of online resources
- Provides instruction on database searching and information literacy concepts
- Develops expertise for liaison subject areas and contributes to collection development decisions
- Markets the services and resources of the library using a variety of communication methods
- Develops and maintains Libguides on library website
- Participates on committees and special projects as assigned
Desired Attributes:
- Familiarity with database searching
- Familiarity with health sciences resources
- Experience with bibliographic citation managers
- Strong technical skills including use of Microsoft Office products
- Familiarity with scholarly publishing and open access
- Ability to work independently and in groups to achieve goals
Minimum Qualifications:
- MLS, MSLS, (Master’s degree in Library Science or Master’s Degree in Information Science) from an ALA accredited program; or an equivalent amount of education or experience.
Required Licensure/Certification Skills:
- None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Light - Light non-clinical roles include frequent standing or walking and minimal lifting, typically under 20 lbs. Tasks often involve sitting at a workstation, using a computer, handling paperwork, and interacting with colleagues or visitors. Fine motor control is essential for typing and administrative tasks, while clear vision and hearing support accurate communication. Emotional and cognitive demands include managing multiple tasks, handling interruptions, and exercising independent judgment. Environmental exposures are generally low but may include shared workspaces, proximity to clinical areas, or occasional crowding.
PAY RANGE: $62,400.00 - $75,000.00
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
