TITLE: Assistant Director & Community Health Education Coordinator
LOCATION: University of Washington Health Sciences Library
THE LIBRARIES
Serving three campuses, the University of Washington Libraries is one of the largest and most innovative libraries in North America with collections exceeding 9 million volumes, over 500,000 electronic books, more than 120,000 currently received journal titles, as well as millions of scholarly resources in other formats. Beyond the strength of local collections and digital resources, the Libraries is recognized for its excellent service, innovative learning and research spaces, faculty partnerships, global reach, extensive assessment efforts and diverse award-winning staff. The Libraries plays a significant leadership role regionally as a member in the groundbreaking Orbis Cascade Alliance and throughout the profession as evidenced by the number of its staff selected for competitive leadership programs and honored by professional association lifetime achievement awards.
Health Sciences Library
Health Sciences Library (HSL) is a national leader in the development and application of innovative strategies and technologies to meet information and research needs for the benefit of patients and communities throughout the Pacific Northwest. The HSL supports the education, research, and clinical programs of the six UW health science schools; UW Medicine Accountable Care Network (ACN), as well as the wider interdisciplinary biomedical community of the University. The UW Medicine Accountable Care Network spans 46 cities and neighborhoods, and includes: 1,000+ primary care providers; 4,000+ specialists; 1,000+ clinics; 19 hospitals; 33+ urgent care clinics; and 19 emergency departments. In partnership with the leadership of the UW Medicine Research Information Technology (RIT), Institute of Translational Health Sciences (ITHS), UW Department of Biomedical Informatics and Medical Education (BIME), HEALWA, and the National Network of Libraries of Medicine Pacific Northwest Region (NN/LM PNR), the Health Sciences Library is working to advance an institutional, regional and multi-disciplinary strategy to promote precision medicine and support translational research. The Health Sciences Library actively collaborates with campus partners to support curricular and practice transformation of the health delivery system through investment in knowledge, training and tools. The partners work together to develop new, innovative tools for research and data management, to support existing tools, and to educate and train faculty, staff, and students in the effective use of these tools. This partnership extends the reach of the Health Sciences Library in order to disseminate information and awareness of the suite of resources and tools available at the University to the region.
HEALWA
Washington is home to some of the most innovative and transformational efforts in the nation to improve health care and lower costs, which have only been strengthened by an infusion of resources upon passage of HEALWA – Health Evidence Resource for Washington State (E2SSB 5930). HEALWA assures affordable, anytime, online access to current, authoritative clinical information and educational resources to eligible health care providers in Washington State. There are currently over 150,000 eligible users. The incumbent will build on HEALWA’s unique blend of entrepreneurship and collaboration by targeting outreach to professions who are new and underrepresented as registered HEALWA users. The key activities of HEALWA include:
- Web-based Resource Portal (http://heal-wa.org) that provides a clearinghouse of curated evidence-based clinical resources including e-books, databases, and journals.
- Mobile app development for key resources.
- Workshop and training services.
THE POSITION
The University of Washington Health Sciences Library (HSL) seeks a highly energetic, knowledgeable, and innovative librarian with expertise in outreach and resource management to coordinate the Health Evidence Resource for Washington State (HEALWA) program and develop skills for library management. Reporting to the PI, the Assistant Director will promote access to quality clinical information, supporting clinician knowledge and practice translation to spread efficiency, quality, evidence-based decisions, and best practices to improve health through the lifespan. This will be accomplished through a variety of strategies including: leading the design of a mobile app, supporting robust and effective linkages between providers and information resources to improve whole person care, facilitating communication, referrals and collaboration among related state-based practice transformation initiatives, optimizing and aligning technical and knowledge assistance.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
The Assistant Director & Community Health Education Coordinator is responsible for:
- HEALWA programmatic leadership, strategic planning, budgeting, and management
- Collaboratively foster strong lines of communication with state legislative delegations, executive branch agencies, lobbyists, governmental relations, and professional organizations
- Assembling coordinate annual meetings of the Advisory Council
- Selecting, managing, and evaluating information resources that support the clinical and patient care information needs of the Washington healthcare providers
- Leading the creation of promotional materials, social media, and reports to stakeholders
- Keeping current on state legislation and initiatives, to identify possibilities for collaboration and partnership on healthcare initiatives, responds to inquiries and bills, and to be proactive in ensuring that the HEALWA program remain current and relevant with collections and systems
- Contributing to department-wide and library-wide priority setting and project management
- Overall supervision of staff including staff development, mentoring, and performance assessment
- Providing leadership for Open Educational Resources (OER) and clinical data management initiatives
- Fostering an environment of collaboration, creative thinking, and continuous improvement
QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association or an equivalent graduate library science/information studies degree
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and understanding of the contributions a diverse workforce brings to the work place
- Experience managing an electronic collection and/or continuing education budget;
- At least two years departmental or programmatic supervisory experience
- Recent record of successful partnerships with campus and consortial organizations
- Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based practice and its application within a variety of health science disciplines
- Experience and comfort using new and emerging technologies
- Ability to work collaboratively and collegially within a team
- Expert in communicating and managing relationships with stakeholders
Preferred
- Experience with healthcare marketing
- Experience with mobile app development
- Interest in grant writing including planning and budgeting
- Established record of research, publication, and/or professional contribution
SALARY: $50,000 minimum. Starting salary commensurate with qualifications and background.Position is funded under contract with the WA Department of Health.
RANK: Position will be at rank of Assistant Librarian, Senior Assistant Librarian or Associate Librarian, depending on qualifications and background.
BENEFITS
Librarians are academic personnel and participate in the University of Washington Retirement Plan on a matching basis. Vacation is accrued at the rate of 24 working days per year; sick leave at the rate of 12 working days per year. No state or local income tax.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply for this position, please submit the following information to libhr@uw.edu:
- Cover letter (addressed to Laura Lillard, Assistant Director, Libraries Academic Human Resources)
- Curriculum vitae or resume (include a telephone number, mailing address, email address and salary requirements)
- List of three references who are knowledgeable of your qualifications for this position, one of which must be your current supervisor (include telephone numbers, mailing addresses, and email addresses)
- Please use "Librarian Application" in the subject heading
- Please submit all components in a single, multi-page PDF document. All submissions will be maintained in a secure, password protected online file space during the course of the search. Campus constituents may have access to some material, including CVs
APPLICATION DEADLINE
To ensure consideration, applications should be received no later than 5:00 pm, Friday, June 10, 2016.
University of Washington Libraries Home Page is http://www.lib.washington.edu.
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or
genetic information.
In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the University is required to verify and document the citizenship or employment authorization of each new employee.
For questions about this position, or questions regarding potential disability accommodations, please contact Laura Lillard at libhr@uw.edu.
http://www.lib.washington.edu/about/employment/
Laura Lillard
Assistant Director, Libraries Academic Human Resources
University of Washington Libraries
lill@uw.edu
206-685-1594