LIBRARY DIRECTOR

Company: Montefiore Health System
Location: New York
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

Montefiore Medical Center is seeking a Library Director. This position provides vision, leadership, and strategic direction for the delivery of information services to Montefiore Medical Center associates, in support of the educational, research and clinical practice needs of the institution. As the academic medical center of the University Hospital for Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center is nationally recognized for clinical excellence - breaking new ground in research, training the next generation of healthcare leaders, and delivering science-driven, patient-centered care.Position Responsibility:The successful candidate will manage and administer the operations of the libraries at Moses and Wakefield. Plans, implements, and develops new programs and procedures to improve library services cost-effectively.

• Prepares and monitors operating budget and special funds. Recommends capital projects to ensure fiscal responsibility of the libraries within hospital-wide budgetary constraints.
• Oversees instructional programs, consultation, and systematic review services to ensure effective searching of the medical literature and maximum use of library resources.
• Develops and promotes institution-wide visibility for the libraries to ensure priority status for library resource needs and to improve associate awareness of library services and resources. Builds and strengthens relationships between the libraries and other departments.
• Collaborates and negotiates with vendors and publishers to ensure best pricing and consistent and integrated access to licensed resources.
• Manages the acquisition and maintenance of collection resources and library integrated systems.
• Collaborates with the librarians at the Einstein Medical College in cataloging, integrated library systems, training of residents and fellows and the provision of remote access to Einstein's electronic resources.
• Develops and maintains the library's intranet page to ensure easy access to library resources and services.
• Manages the Zimmerman Archives to gather, preserve and make accessible materials pertaining to the history of Montefiore Medical Center.
• Participates in programs and activities that will advance the profession of librarianship to ensure professional development and educational enhancement. Supervises professional and clerical staff.Position QualificationA master's degree in library science from an American Library Association accredited program. A minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior leadership role in a health sciences library. Experience in teaching library information literacy.Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and collaborative skills as well as strong organizational skills.Department: Medical LibraryBargaining Unit: Non UnionCampus: MOSESEmployment Status: Regular Full-TimeAddress: 111 East 210th Street, BronxShift: DayScheduled Hours: 8:30 AM-5 PMReq ID: 222952Salary Range/Pay Rate: $85,835.88 - $114,447.84For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.Montefiore is an equal employment opportunity employer.Mission:To heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve.Vision:To be a premier academic medical center that transforms health and enriches lives.Values:Define our philosophy of care, they shape our actions and motivate and inspire us to pursue excellence and achieve the goals we have set forth for the future. Our values include:
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