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LIBRARY DIRECTOR

Montefiore Medical Center
United States, New York, Bronx
Nov 19, 2024

Montefiore Medical Center is seeking a Library Director. This position provides vision, leadership, and strategic direction for the delivery of information services to MontefioreMedical 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 sciencedriven, 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 ensue effective searching of the medical literature and maximum use of library resources.
  • Develops and promotes an institution-wide visibility for the libraries to ensure priority status for library resource needs and to improve associate awareness of library services and resources. Build and strengthen 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 Qualification

A 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 Library Bargaining Unit:Non UnionCampus:MOSES Employment Status:Regular Full-TimeAddress:111 East 210th Street, Bronx

Shift:DayScheduled Hours:8:30 AM-5 PMReq ID:222952Salary Range/Pay Rate:$85,835.88-$114,447.84

For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayedrate is the hiringrate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

To learn more about the "Montefiore Difference" - who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please clickhere.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are core values of Montefiore. We are committed to recruiting and creating an environment in which associates feel empowered to thrive and be their authentic selves through our inclusive culture. We welcome your interest and invite you to join us.

Montefiore is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history ofdisability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status,or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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