[IUG] Reference Librarian position available

["Tim Jadwin" <timj at shsinc dot com>]

Our client, a large pharmaceutical company just outside of Chicago, IL, is looking for a Reference Librarian to join its team.  I have included a detailed description of the position at the end of this message. 

The salary range is from $75,000 to the high $90,000's.

Would you, or anyone you know, be interested in learning more about this exciting opportunity?  If so, please do not hesitate to contact me directly.

Thanks for your time,
TIM

Tim Jadwin
President
SHS, Inc.
http://www.shsinc.com/

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Description:
You will perform the following functions in this key role:

    * Provide for the information needs of assigned groups and the support of compound teams with both database searching, alerting services and training in the optimal use of the Intelligencenter resources.
    * Provide reference and research services involving clinical, business and government document databases, literature and all other appropriate resources to support the scientific, regulatory and business needs to assigned groups and in support of compound teams.
    * Provide or arrange training for functional areas and individuals in the use of the Intelligencenter and other library online resources or software, especially those services important to the assigned groups.
    * Contribute in the evaluation, choice and acquisition of databases, websites, journals, books, documents, government documents, contracts and technology and their vendors.
    * Contribute in the development desktop virtual library, the Intelligencenter, for access by home office employees.
    * Responsible in providing alerting services (NewsEdge, news, e-tables of contents and topic alerts) to assigned groups and in support of compound teams.
    * Communicate with key contacts in each assigned group and assigned compound team to be aware of changes in needs and the need to respond.
    * Understand medical/therapeutic impact of products.
    * Understand medicine, the healthcare environment, the pharmaceutical industry and the regulatory environment.
    * Should be an expert DIALOG, Ovid and Internet searching skills and the ability to conduct an expert reference interview and translate the client?s question to query the databases accurately and comprehensively.

You must possess the following requirements and experience to succeed in this position:

    * Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program.
    * A minimum of 3 years experience in a pharmaceutical, university medical or corporate library.
    * Specialization in medical or scientific librarianship and college level biology or chemistry courses is desired.
    * Certified at minimum at the Regular level by the Medical Library Association's Academy of Health Information Professionals.
    * Ability to drive or fly to various meetings/client sites; limited overnight. Some international travel may be required.