Library Services Program Manager

Under general supervision, this position is accountable for administering and maintaining a professional health sciences library consistent with The Joint Commission accreditation standards and Medical Library Association criteria and provides day-to-day assistance for the information needs of physicians, employees, residents, and students. Responsible for the planning, development, implementation and management of all library and information management programs and services offered by the library, including the acquisition and/or licensing of information resources. Areas of accountability include responsibility for hospital wide literacy program including George's Book Club program and other internal and community partnerships via the Guild's Center for Community Health, training and orientations of library users, the technical applications related to circulation and cataloging functions, the provision of materials and services to meet the patient care, education, and research information needs of physicians, residents, hospital staff, allied health students in affiliated programs and other healthcare providers. Provides guidance to library staff and allocates library resources in support of the library's mission and goals. Assists in preparation of the library budget planning including negotiated pricing and services with vendors and service providers. Keeps abreast of developments in the field of health sciences librarianship, maintaining knowledge of innovative and emerging information technologies and adapting them for use by the library and other users. Participates on various medical staff and organizational committees including the Medical Staff Education Committee, GME Scholarly Activity Committee and others as applicable.