Medical Librarian Opening at Contractor for National Library of Medicine.

Aquilent is currently looking for an experienced Medical Librarian to 
join our growing team for an exciting project focused on health 
information resources for disaster preparedness, response and recovery. 
This person will provide contract support for promoting and implementing 
the disaster health information goals of the Disaster Information 
Management Research Center (Specialized Information Services Division) 
at the National Library of Medicine and for the Bethesda Hospitals' 
Emergency Preparedness Partnership.

The successful candidate will have strong communication and networking 
skills and will perform a variety of activities as described below. This 
is an unusual opportunity to be on the cutting edge of developing new 
programs and Internet resources to support expanding roles for 
librarians in providing disaster health information. This position is in 
Bethesda, MD.

Applicants should have strong library and information skills including:

* Medical or public health-related reference, research and bibliographic 
skills. Experience as an informationist, clinical librarian or similar 
role is a plus.

* Experience fostering networks and collaboration among libraries and 
librarians.

* Ability to create and edit written materials such as project reports. 
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

* Ability to compose and develop new Web content for upload to existing 
Web sites.

* Web and database content management skills and experience. Experience 
with developing new Web sites is a plus.

* Ability to develop and follow standards for selecting and organizing 
health information, including health news and grey literature.

* Ability to communicate via listserv, blog, wiki, SharePoint, Twitter 
and other Internet tools.

* Ability to provide classroom instruction on information topics.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated interest or experience in 
disaster/emergency preparedness and response. Some examples include:

* Professional or volunteer experience in emergency preparedness and 
response.

* Knowledge of all-hazards and continuity of operations terminology, 
acronyms, concepts, NIMS and ICS.

* Knowledge of emergency and disaster health concepts and vocabulary.

* Content knowledge of information resources (all media) useful in 
emergencies and disasters for preparedness, response and recovery.

* Knowledge or experience working with first responders and health 
professionals.

Education

* Master's degree in library science or library and information studies 
from an ALA-accredited school.

* Background (education or experience) in health information services, 
disaster information services, public health, or life sciences.

* At least 2-5 years of experience that is related to the duties and 
responsibilities specified. Recent library school graduates with 
previous, relevant background experience will also be considered.

To apply for this role, please submit your resume to [log in to unmask] 
and reference Health Sciences Librarian in the subject or you may apply 
online at www.aquilent.com/about/careers.html under the tab "Careers."

Salary range flexible, $50,000 - $80,000.

Aquilent is an award-winning company with a history of more than 25 
years providing innovative information technology and web-based services 
to federal agencies. Aquilent improves the quality and efficiency of 
service to citizens, employees, and businesses through a suite of 
solutions and services. With our expertise, we help the Federal 
Government develop a world-class user experience on their Web sites. To 
learn more about Aquilent, named one of the 2009 Top 50 Best Places to 
Work by the Washington Business Journal, please visit our website at 
www.Aquilent.com.