AVP, Enterprise Librarian, Advocate Health Library System

Department:

10195 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Library

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

N/A

Pay Range

$85.00 - $136.00

Major Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of a forward-thinking vision for library services and resources that aligns with the goals and initiatives of Advocate Health’s National Academic Model. Engage key stakeholders to execute a strategic vision for the Advocate Health Library System that is aligned with Advocate Health strategic differentiators. Integrate and deploy the system strategic plan with a focus on innovation and equitable access to resources. 
• Lead the planning, evaluation, and enhancement of a customer-oriented library system that promotes and supports a technology infrastructure that integrates with existing and planned core systems in Advocate Health. 
• Lead the integration of library services into clinical and educational programs to support evidence-based medicine and groundbreaking research. 
• Oversee the management and operations of library facilities, resources, and services across the enterprise, ensuring efficient and effective delivery and support. 
• Manage the library system’s budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and identifying funding opportunities, grants and partnerships to support initiatives. 
• Oversee the acquisition, organization, and maintenance of medical literature, databases, and electronic resources for use across the Advocate Health Library System. 
• Foster partnerships with healthcare professionals, educators, researchers and administrators to enhance library services and support academic and clinical activities. 
• Ensure adherence to best practices in library management, including collection development, cataloging, and user services. 
• Lead the planning and development of library system spaces across the enterprise, ensuring that all spaces are used efficiently and productively. 

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• None

Education Required:

• Master's degree in Library Science (MLS or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited program. 

Experience Required:

• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in library management, preferably within a healthcare or academic setting. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Demonstrated leadership experience with a strong track record of strategic planning, staff development, and budget management. 
• Knowledge and experience in developing and leading quality initiatives, improvements, and programs to include, if necessary, appropriate metrics and benchmarks. 
• Knowledge of emerging trends in library services, digital libraries, and information technology. 
• A strong, verifiable advocacy for excellent service. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with diverse parties in complex situations as well as being highly skilled in conflict resolution, e.g., negotiator, arbitrator, facilitator, consensus builder. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the confidence sufficient to represent the organization in both formal and informal settings. 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Generally exposed to a normal office environment. 
• Occasional travel to meet business needs; may be exposed to weather and road conditions. 
• Operate all equipment essential to performing the job. 

Preferred Job Requirements

• Additional master’s degree in a relevant field. 
• Certification as a Medical Librarian (MLIS) or equivalent. 
• Experience with large-scale digital library initiatives and electronic resource management