https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/548836900

 

Supervisory Librarian (Medical Sciences)

Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

 

Overview

• Open & closing dates

10/16/2019 to 10/22/2019

• Service

Competitive

• Pay scale & grade

GS 11

• Salary

$68,897 to $89,572 per year

• Appointment type

Permanent

• Work schedule

Full-Time

 

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

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Hines, IL

 

Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

Telework eligible

No

 

This job is open to

•  

The public

U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

 

Announcement number

CARZ-10630897-20-EKO

Control number

548836900

 

Duties

Summary

The Supervisory Librarian (Medical Sciences) works at the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital, in Hines, IL. This position is located in the Education Service, affiliated with Loyola University Chicago and over 75 other associated health facilities. The primary purpose of this position is to provide professional librarian functions and coordinate the overall day-to-day operation of the Employee and Veterans' Libraries.

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Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Answers a wide range of complex and comprehensive medical reference questions using a variety of reference sources and tools;
• Conducts literature searches using numerous healthcare-related databases and the internet;
• Develops a comprehensive medical library collection to meet the informational, clinical, educational, and research needs of a healthcare facility;
• Acquires materials using a variety of acquisition methods, e.g., interlibrary loan, purchase, rental, exchange, gift, etc.;
• Evaluates book and audiovisual collections and recommends new titles to be added in relation to the interests of medical community;
• Performs regular inventory (including automated inventory) and weeding of collections;
• Oversees daily operation of library that serves as a centralized resource for print and media materials used in Veteran education, counseling and teaching;
• Establishes and implements program guidelines, policies, and operating procedures as they relate to the Libraries;
• Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work;
• Evaluates work performance of subordinate staff;
• Gives advice, counsel, and instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00AM-4:30PM
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: RECRUITMENT and RETENTION BENEFITS AUTHORIZED (10% SALARY OVER 3 YEARS)
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status

Yes

Promotion Potential

11

 

 

Molly Due

Library Network Office

810 Vermont Ave NW

Washington, DC 20420

202 461-6150

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