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Medical Indexer

Seeking local candidates (Portland, Oregon) to help build the Consumer Health Terminology Thesaurus by classifying medical web content materials through the use of an electronic indexing system and a controlled vocabulary. Perform both content subject and target indexing on all content types. Contribute to the building of the Consumer Health Terminology Thesaurus.


Must have ALA-accredited masters level degree in Library and Information Science, or comparable work experience. Experience or training in medical terminology, consumer health terminology or medical informatics required. Work in a technical, dynamic work environment and meet prescribed deadlines. Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Forward resume with cover letter to:

Human Resources,
520 NW Davis, Suite 300
Portland, OR 97219
 
or fax to 503-416-2575, or e-mail to jobs@wellmed.com. No phone calls please.
originally posted 1/16/01 to hlib-nw by Rose Burris
 
 
Position Opening--Portland, OR
 
 
Assistant Director of Learning Resources
 
  • Responsibilities: Reference, bibliographic instruction, audiovisual collection development and cataloguing, supervision.
  • Position: Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Great retirement program.
  • Requirements: ALA accredited MLS degree, three years minimum academic and/or health sciences library experience, bibliographic instruction, Internet and online searching experience, flexibility and initiative. Knowledge of OCLC and MeSH a plus.
  • The College: WSCC (www.wschiro.edu) is a private, non-profit, four-year professional college offering the degree of D.C. and is known for its excellent teaching. Enrollment is 425.
  • The Library: 11,000 volumes, 350 subscriptions, 2500 audiovisual items, Internet access, automated. Staff of four, including two professionals.
  • Procedure: Send letter, resume, and three references to: Assistant Director of Learning Resources Search, Western States Chiropractic College, HR, 2900 NE 132nd Ave.; Portland, OR 97230-3099; Telephone: (503) 251-5716; Fax: (503) 251-5723;
  • E-mail: pbjork@wschiro.edu. Open until filled.
    • originally posted 2-14-01 to medlib-l by Pam Bjork

    WASHINGTON

    New professional position in Seattle: Health Information Computing Trainer
     
    Reference: P10040 (Continuing Education Specialist 3)
    Department: Health Sciences Libraries/Regional Medical Library
    Date Available: January 16, 2001
    Closing Date: Open until filled.
    Refer to full position description at: http://www.washington.edu/admin/employment/2001archive/01-2001archive/P10040.html
     
    General Duties/Description: The Health Information Computing Trainer will train people in the effective use of health information resources on the Internet. Those trained will be health professionals, librarians, teachers and other information intermediaries, as well as lay members of Native American communities, primarily in the southwestern U.S. Resources will include National Library of Medicine search services and other agency and organizational databases, Web sites, search tools, and electronic discussion groups, as appropriate, related to Native American health. The training will be conducted in small group workshop settings as well as individual tutorials. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is funding this position for two years. The primary focus of this training is members of communities in the Four Corners region (Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah) that are part of the Gates Foundation's Native American Access to Technology Project.
     
    Requirements: Master's degree in Library and Information Science, Education, Information Systems, related fields, or equivalent experience. At least 1 year of computer training experience. Other training and teaching experience is desirable. Experience as a librarian or educator, preferably in a health-related setting.
     
    Salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
     
    How to Apply: Please send cover letter and resume with Ref #10040 to Neil Rambo, Associate Director, Regional Medical Library, Box 357155, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195-7155.
     
     
     
    New professional position in Seattle: Health Information Resource Specialist
     
    Reference: P10041 (Public Information Specialist)
    Department: Health Sciences Libraries/Regional Medical Library
    Date Available: January 16, 2001
    Closing Date: Open until filled.
    Full position description at: http://www.washington.edu/admin/employment/2001archive/01-2001archive/P10041.html
     
    General Duties/Description: The Health Information Resource Specialist position is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for a period of 2 years, as part of the Foundation's Native American Access to Technology project. The Resource Specialist will locate, evaluate, categorize, and make accessible existing Native American health information resources. The focus will be on Web-based content but will include other formats and media as appropriate. The Resource Specialist will lead or participate in the development of new resources as needed. Resource selection and development will be based on the health information needs of identified Native American communities. Develop and maintain a high quality Website of consumer health information for Native Americans.
     
    Requirements: Master's degree in Library and Information Science, or a Master's degree in a related field with significant coursework in information science. At least 2 years experience of professional writing and editing. At least 3 years of development experience on a production Web site.
     
    How to Apply: Please send cover letter and resume with Ref #10041 to Neil Rambo, Associate Director, Regional Medical Library, Box 357155, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195-7155.
     

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    Northwest Notes / 21(4) Oct.-Dec., 2000 / March 1, 2001