UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
Oxford University Library Services
HEALTHCARE LIBRARIES
Information Resources Manager
Grade: Academic Related 3 , Salary £27,273 - £32,215
Healthcare Library Services delivered from:
The Cairns Library, which provides full library services to the clinical Departments of the Division of Medical Sciences at the University of Oxford and to a number of local healthcare organisations and Trusts under contract. There are branches in the three main teaching hospitals in Oxford: the Churchill, the John Radcliffe and the Radcliffe Infirmary. The Cairns has also recently taken over management of the Nuffield Department of Anaesthetics library.
The Institute of Health Sciences Library and Information Centre, which is located in Headington, provides services to the Division of Public Health and Primary Care and to a range of NHS organisations, including Oxfordshire Health Authority, the Public Health Resources Unit and the UK Cochrane Centre. The Library specialises in public health, epidemiology and primary healthcare, providing information to meet the needs of learning and teaching, but primarily research.
We are currently working towards greater integration between the Cairns and the I H S Libraries
WE NEED:
· At least 3 years post-qualification experience including staff management, and automated library systems
· Knowledge of and experience in WEB-based resources and their delivery
· Working knowledge of health information resources
· Excellent interpersonal skills
· Good team worker
· Motivated forward looking approach
· Ability to manage change to develop the service
WE OFFER:
· Opportunity to participate in a developing, dynamic and innovative library service
· Opportunity to work as part of the senior management team
· Participation in the transition from print to electronic format
· Staff management experience
· Opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative methods of information delivery to support health care
· Excellent professional development opportunities.
Requests for further information and an application form to Administration, Cairns Library, Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals, The John Radcliffe, Headington, Oxford OX3 9DU,
Tel. (01 865) 221953 (24 hours).
Fax (01 865) 220792
E-mail [log in to unmask]
Closing date is Wednesday 14th November 2001
Interviews are expected to be held on Wednesday 21st November 2001
UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
