The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center library in Lubbock, TX, is hiring for a Unit Manager - Reference Librarian.
Position Description
Manages a unit within a department. Plans, organizes and develops goals and procedures for the unit. Represents the unit to administrators, outside agencies and others on relevant matters. Supervises subordinate staff.
Major/Essential Functions
· Participates in reference activities, such as LibChats, EndNote/ Refworks assistance, mediated searching, library instruction/ orientations, and liaison services, and systematic reviews.
· Coordinates the MSIII Internal Medicine clerkship student EBM library training sessions.
· Co-develops and teaches evidence based medicine library skills to MSIII Surgery and MSIII Internal Medicine Clerkship students.
· Instruction and advocacy in areas of scholarly communication literacy for both faculty and students.
· Maintain and enhance LibGuides content pertaining to areas of responsibility.
· Compiles monthly statistics on reference interactions by adding to online statistical system (LibInsight).
· Advises and provides feedback related to departmental goals, policies and procedure to the Associate Managing Director of Public Services.
· Accepts other duties and assignments as directed by the Associate Managing Director.
· Serve on library and HSC committees as needed, such as curriculum committees and search committees.
· Contributes to the knowledge base of the profession.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree plus three years supervisory experience; OR a combination of education and/or supervisory experience to equal seven years.
Preferred Qualifications
· Knowledge of professional library techniques and current library practice in a health sciences library.
· Familiarity with LibGuides platform.
· MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution.
· Trained and/or experience in searching health and biomedical sciences related databases/websites.
· Experience teaching evidence-based concepts.
· Experience using reference management software.
· Familiarity with systematic reviews.
Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Resume / CV
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx.
How to Apply
Please visit the TTUHSC Careers website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/jobs/default.aspx
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Shannon Harris
Unit Manager, Research & Reference Librarian
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Preston Smith Library
Lubbock TX
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