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This advert will also go into the 14th January CILIP Library & Information
Appointments
Information Specialist
£30,667 (inc London Weighting)
We are looking for an enthusiastic information specialist/librarian to
join the Knowledge team at the BMJ Publishing Group. This post will be to
work on a number of BMJ products. These include Clinical Evidence - a
compendium of the best available research findings on common and important
clinical questions and BestTreatments – a website of evidence based
patient information.
Role and responsibilities:
This role includes
· Literature searching according to Clinical Evidence/BestTreatments
Procedures
· Critical appraisal
· Data checking
· Liasing with Clinical Evidence/BestTreatments authors and editors
· Ordering research papers
Qualifications and Experience:
The ideal candidate will have:
· a postgraduate qualification in library or information science
· at least two years experience in a biomedical library or similar
environment
· skilled in searching Medline, Embase, Cochrane and other databases
· a keen interest in evidence-based medicine
· be numerate and computer literate
· familiarity with the medical literature is essential, as critical
appraisal is an important aspect of the role
Personal Qualities
The successful applicant will be a good communicator and be able to
prioritise and work accurately under pressure in order to keep up with
publishing deadlines. Clinical Evidence and BestTreatments are evolving
products, so flexibility within a team environment is important.
Please apply in writing/by email enclosing CV and covering letter to:
Andrea Lane
Information Specialist Manager
BMJ Knowledge
BMA House
Tavistock Square
London
WC1H 9JR
Email: [log in to unmask]
Closing date : 28th January 2005
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