CDL: Position opening (IL)

Subject: Reference Librarian position available
From: Tim Jadwin <timj_at_shsinc.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.