Library Intern
The Eskind Biomedical Library (EBL) seeks recent MLIS graduates or librarians with 2-5 years experience to join the EBL team. Candidates should have strong communication, analytical, and project management skills and a genuine desire to collaborate in and contribute to a challenging, fast-paced, experiential learning environment. A science background or second master’s degree in a relevant area (MPH, MBA, informatics, etc.) preferred but not required.
Description and Requirements
Setting
Eskind Biomedical Library (EBL) at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) offers a 1-year Library Intern appointment with the possibility for extension to a second year Fellowship given appropriate demonstration of skills/knowledge and successful completion of initial training. Candidates who progress to a second year may be eligible for a regular librarian position upon successful completion of the Fellowship year.
The internship is designed to provide training in a dynamic health care environment. The library operates as an Integrated Advanced Information Management System (IAIMS) library that is integrated with the Department of Biomedical Informatics and other departments as part of the Informatics Center. In this unique setting, interns have opportunities for advanced training in health science librarianship and biomedical informatics.
Goals and Projects
In addition to working with essential library products and services, interns experience a variety of exciting responsibilities such as filtered and evidence-based information services to VUMC clinicians; working with researchers; participating in projects to integrate filtered information provision into informatics tools; developing library research projects and scholarly communications; enhancing knowledge management tools; participating in and developing user and staff training sessions; and using their skills to assist fellow library staff and users.
Training Approach
The training approach is a mixture of life-long learning and project-based management. Library interns will be actively involved in various program areas or projects in order to develop or enhance skills such as leadership, setting priorities, planning, time management and allocating resources. Along with the extensive experiential training, the intern is expected to complete the library's comprehensive staff training program and may potentially audit classes in the Vanderbilt Schools of Medicine and Nursing and attend biomedical informatics seminars and grand rounds. In addition, interns are expected to demonstrate knowledge gained through the training program in skills verification sessions.
This intern position offers unique exposure to all facets of an innovative and internationally-recognized academic medical center library. The program is designed for recent MLS graduates who want the opportunity to participate in a dynamic library environment as well as for librarians with 2-5 years of experience who wish to enhance their skills.
Desired Qualifications
The successful candidate will have strong organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills, a high level of self-direction and motivation, demonstrated attention to detail, and excellent communication and customer service skills. Interns should have a demonstrated interest in lifelong learning and in contributing to the profession through research projects and scholarly communications. Interns should be able to prioritize and work both independently and as part of a team and be comfortable with technology. Candidates should possess a vision for the future of libraries/information services and be excited about working in a fast paced, highly demanding and dynamic environment. Candidates should be committed to working in a non-traditional health sciences library and have demonstrated interest in the biomedical sciences. Candidates with dual master’s degrees, particularly in the areas of public health, informatics, or business, are especially encouraged to apply.
Environment
The Annette and Irwin Eskind Biomedical Library is the principal health information delivery vehicle for Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The architecturally striking facility was opened in March 1994 with state-of-the-art information management systems and technology. The library, along with the Department of Biomedical Informatics, the Information Systems, Information Technology Integration, and Network Computing Services groups, and the Vanderbilt Center for Better Health form the Informatics Center. Members of the library work in partnership with other researchers and developers in the Informatics Center to innovate the delivery of health information to the region.
Unique among academic health centers, Vanderbilt University Medical Center entrusts its Informatics Center with the responsibility for providing the essential information infrastructure for patient care, management, research and education - including the support for informatics-related research and education in clinical informatics and the field of bioinformatics (including new initiatives in genomics and proteomics); and fusing scholarly research in biomedical informatics with the dissemination of the resultant knowledge to individuals through its education programs and into operation through the infrastructure.
The Medical Center, which includes an 832 bed hospital, state-of-the-art outpatient clinics, extensive research facilities, and the Schools of Medicine and Nursing, is an integral part of Vanderbilt's ten schools and colleges. Consistently rated among US News and World Report’s “Best Graduate Schools,” Vanderbilt is one of over 15 colleges and universities in Nashville, Tennessee, the state capital. With a metropolitan population of over one million people, Nashville is a major business and education center for the mid-South.
Salary and Benefits
The minimum salary for the position is $37,000; the salary is commensurate with experience. Following successful completion of key training modules and their corresponding verification sessions, the Library Intern may be eligible to continue into a second year fellowship position with an appropriate salary increase. Other benefits are those of exempt staff at Vanderbilt, including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 9 paid holidays. More information about benefits is available at the Vanderbilt Human Resources Web site.
To Apply
Submit your resume and cover letter via the Vanderbilt Human Resources site, job requisition number RMB63984.
Submit questions concerning the position to:
Nila Sathe, MA, MLIS
Associate Director for Research
Eskind Biomedical Library
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN 37232-8340
nila.sathe@vanderbilt.edu
Fax: (615) 936-1384
Candidates contacted for an on-site or videoconference interview may be required to give a short presentation on a topic to be assigned.
Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Minorities, persons with disabilities, and women are encouraged to apply.
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