ASSISTANT DIRECTOR , RML

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 

The University of Washington Health Sciences Library seeks an energetic, creative, innovative, and service-oriented individual for the position of Assistant Director in the Regional Medical Library (RML) for the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM).

The goal of the NNLM is to advance the progress of medicine and improve the public’s health by providing U.S. researchers, health professionals, public health workforce, educators and the public with equal access to biomedical and health information resources and data. The RML is funded by a 5-year cooperative agreement between the University of Washington and the National Library of Medicine (NLM).

The Assistant Director will assist in the oversight, reporting and planning of administrative and program aims of the RML that address NNLM goals to work through libraries and other members to support a highly trained workforce for biomedical and health information resources and data, improve health literacy, and increase health equity through information. The RML at University of Washington works in collaboration with other RML programs, national and regional partners, the NNLM Training Office, the NNLM Evaluation Center, the NNLM National Center for Data Services, the National Public Health Information Office, the National Web Services Office, and the Office of Engagement and Training headquartered at the NLM.

The incumbent will assist the Executive Director of the RML at University of Washington with organizing and tracking RML plans for innovative programs and funding opportunities that increase outreach and engagement to underrepresented populations through existing and new partnerships with libraries and community organizations to foster health equity and maximize use of NLM programs and resources. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values of the University of Washington and key components of the University’s commitment to excellence.

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