JOB SUMMARY
Plans, organizes and directs library services for Samaritan Medical Center and the institutions served by the Hospital Library Service Program. Recommends policy, goals and objectives, programs, budget and staffing. Implements quality improvement activities, maintains records and statistical data. Hires, orients, educates and evaluates staff. Involvement in local and regional committees that deal with advocacy and promotion of libraries. Facilitates positive relationships among member libraries.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
Masters degree in Library Science required.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
Minimum of five years of recent experience in a library setting. Previous experience in a health care environment with management/leadership responsibilities preferred. Excellent interpersonal, organizational and written and verbal communications skills required. Ability to independently take initiative and exercise good judgment in decision-making. Ability to work efficiently and under deadline pressures and to simultaneously handle multiple projects. Professional maturity that daily sets the tone in carrying out the responsibilities of the position. High degree of honesty, integrity and confidentiality. Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to undertake new responsibilities as assigned.
TO APPLY
All applications must be made online at https://samaritanhealth.com/careers/career-opportunities . Please contact Jeff Garvey at jgarvey@shsny.com or 315.779.5126 if you would like further information. Applications must be received by May 1, 2017.