AVP, Enterprise Librarian, Advocate Health Library System

Overview

10195 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Library. Full time, Benefits Eligible:
Yes.

Schedule:

40 hours per week. Schedule Details/Additional Information: N/A. Pay Range: $85.00 - $136.00.

• Lead the development and implementation of a forward-thinking vision for library services and resources that aligns with the goals and initiatives of Advocate Health’s National Academic Model. Engage key stakeholders to execute a strategic vision for the Advocate Health Library System that is aligned with Advocate Health strategic differentiators. Integrate and deploy the system strategic plan with a focus on innovation and equitable access to resources.
• Lead the planning, evaluation, and enhancement of a customer-oriented library system that promotes and supports a technology infrastructure that integrates with existing and planned core systems in Advocate Health.
• Lead the integration of library services into clinical and educational programs to support evidence-based medicine and groundbreaking research.
• Oversee the management and operations of library facilities, resources, and services across the enterprise, ensuring efficient and effective delivery and support.
• Manage the library system’s budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and identifying funding opportunities, grants and partnerships to support initiatives.
• Oversee the acquisition, organization, and maintenance of medical literature, databases, and electronic resources for use across the Advocate Health Library System.
• Foster partnerships with healthcare professionals, educators, researchers and administrators to enhance library services and support academic and clinical activities.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in library management, including collection development, cataloging, and user services.
• Lead the planning and development of library system spaces across the enterprise, ensuring that all spaces are used efficiently and productively.

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• Master's degree in Library Science (MLS or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited program.

• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in library management, preferably within a healthcare or academic setting.

• Demonstrated leadership experience with a strong track record of strategic planning, staff development, and budget management.
• Knowledge and experience in developing and leading quality initiatives, improvements, and programs to include, if necessary, appropriate metrics and benchmarks.
• Knowledge of emerging trends in library services, digital libraries, and information technology.
• A strong, verifiable advocacy for excellent service.
• Excellent interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with diverse parties in complex situations as well as being highly skilled in conflict resolution, e.g., negotiator, arbitrator, facilitator, consensus builder.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the confidence sufficient to represent the organization in both formal and informal settings.

• Generally exposed to a normal office environment.
• Occasional travel to meet business needs; may be exposed to weather and road conditions.
• Operate all equipment essential to performing the job.

• Additional master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Certification as a Medical Librarian (MLIS) or equivalent.
• Experience with large-scale digital library initiatives and electronic resource management systems; experience with medical and/or health sciences libraries.
• Experience in an academic Learning Health System or similar integrated healthcare and research environment.
• Understanding of research support services, data management, and open access initiatives.
• Knowledge of healthcare policies, regulations, and practices.
• Experience in research support services and scholarly communication.