Library Intern – Position 00131938

Eskind Biomedical Library (EBL) at Vanderbilt University Medical Center 
(VUMC) offers a 1-year Library Intern appointment with the possibility 
for extension to a second year Fellowship given appropriate 
demonstration of skills/knowledge and successful completion of initial 
training. Candidates who progress to a second year may be eligible for a 
regular librarian position upon successful completion of the Fellowship 
year.

The internship is designed to provide training in a dynamic health care 
environment. The library operates as an Integrated Advanced Information 
Management System (IAIMS) library that is integrated with the Department 
of Biomedical Informatics and other departments as part of the 
Informatics Center. In this unique setting, interns have opportunities 
for advanced training in health science librarianship and biomedical 
informatics.

Goals and Projects
In addition to working with essential library products and services, 
interns experience a variety of exciting responsibilities such as 
filtered and evidence-based information services to VUMC clinicians; 
working with researchers; participating in projects to integrate 
filtered information provision into informatics tools; developing 
library research projects and scholarly communications; enhancing 
knowledge management tools; participating in and developing user and 
staff training sessions; and using their skills to assist fellow library 
staff and users.

Training Approach
The training approach is a mixture of life-long learning and 
project-based management. Library interns will be actively involved in 
various program areas or projects in order to develop or enhance skills 
such as leadership, setting priorities, planning, time management and 
allocating resources. Along with the extensive experiential training, 
the intern is expected to complete the library's comprehensive staff 
training program and may potentially audit classes in the Vanderbilt 
Schools of Medicine and Nursing and attend biomedical informatics 
seminars and grand rounds. In addition, interns are expected to 
demonstrate knowledge gained through the training program in skills 
verification sessions.

This intern position offers unique exposure to all facets of an 
innovative and internationally-recognized academic medical center 
library. The program is designed for recent MLS graduates who want the 
opportunity to participate in a dynamic library environment as well as 
for librarians with 2-5 years of experience who wish to enhance their 
skills.

Desired Qualifications
The successful candidate will have strong organizational, analytical, 
and critical thinking skills, a high level of self-direction and 
motivation, demonstrated attention to detail, and proven excellent oral 
and written communication and customer service skills. Interns should 
have a demonstrated interest in lifelong learning and in contributing to 
the profession through research projects and scholarly communication. 
Interns should be very proficient with technology use and integration. 
Candidates should also be able to prioritize and work both independently 
and as part of a team. Candidates should possess a vision for the future 
of libraries/information services and be excited about working in a fast 
paced, highly demanding and dynamic environment. Candidates should be 
committed to working in a non-traditional health sciences library and 
have demonstrated interest in the biomedical sciences. Candidates with 
dual master’s degrees, particularly in the areas of public health, 
informatics, or business, are especially encouraged to apply.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week). Shift hours could 
vary; will work 5-6 Saturdays/year.

Environment

The Annette and Irwin Eskind Biomedical Library is the principal health 
information delivery vehicle for Vanderbilt University Medical Center 
<http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/>. The architecturally striking facility 
was opened in March 1994 with state-of-the-art information management 
systems and technology. The library, along with the Department of 
Biomedical Informatics, the Information Systems, Information Technology 
Integration, and Network Computing Services groups, and the Vanderbilt 
Center for Better Health form the Informatics Center 
<http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/infocntr/index.html>. Members of the 
library work in partnership with other researchers and developers in the 
Informatics Center to innovate the delivery of health information to the 
region.

Unique among academic health centers, Vanderbilt University Medical 
Center entrusts its Informatics Center with the responsibility for 
providing the essential information infrastructure for patient care, 
management, research and education - including the support for 
informatics-related research and education in clinical informatics and 
the field of bioinformatics (including new initiatives in genomics and 
proteomics); and fusing scholarly research in biomedical informatics 
with the dissemination of the resultant knowledge to individuals through 
its education programs and into operation through the infrastructure.

The Medical Center, which includes a hospital and children’s hospital 
with 847 beds, state-of-the-art outpatient clinics, extensive research 
facilities, and the Schools of Medicine and Nursing, is an integral part 
of Vanderbilt's ten schools and colleges. Consistently rated among US 
News and World Report’s “Best Graduate Schools,” Vanderbilt is one of 
over 15 colleges and universities in Nashville 
<http://www.nashvillecvb.com/>, Tennessee, the state capital. With a 
metropolitan population of over one million people, Nashville is a major 
business and education center for the mid-South.

Salary and Benefits

The minimum salary for the position is $38,000; the salary is 
commensurate with experience. Following successful completion of key 
training modules and their corresponding verification sessions, the 
Library Intern may be eligible to continue into a second year fellowship 
position with an appropriate salary increase.

Other benefits <http://hr.vanderbilt.edu/benefits/index.htm> are those 
of exempt staff at Vanderbilt, including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 
and 9 paid holidays. More information about benefits is available at the 
Vanderbilt Human Resources Web site.

To Apply

Submit your resume and cover letter via the Vanderbilt Human Resources 
site <http://hr.vanderbilt.edu/jobs/index.htm> 
(http://hr.vanderbilt.edu/jobs/index.htm), job requisition number SC11899.

Submit questions concerning the position to:

Frances Lynch, MLS, AHIP
Associate Director for Administration
Eskind Biomedical Library
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN 37232-8340
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Fax: (615) 936-1384

Candidates contacted for an on-site or videoconference interview may be 
required to give a short presentation on a topic to be assigned and 
provide a sample of their writing.

Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 
employer. Minorities, persons with disabilities, and women are 
encouraged to apply.

Background screens will be performed and education will be verified 
prior to employment. Please be prepared to provide required information 
and/or documentation.

Vanderbilt is a smoke-free workplace in compliance with the Non-Smoker 
Protection Act, Tennessee Code Annotated 39-17-1801-1810. In accordance 
with that law and Vanderbilt policy, smoking is prohibited in all 
enclosed areas on Vanderbilt property.