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Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine

Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine is hiring: Director of Library Services i

Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine, Provo, UT, United States, 84605

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Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine

Position: Director of Library Services
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay: Salary + Full Benefit Options (available for selection)
Location: On-Site Position in Provo, UT
Review of applications will begin on 2/6/2025

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Library Services plays a crucial role at Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine by assisting faculty, staff, and students in finding and accessing information resources, including books, academic journals, databases, and digital materials. The Director is responsible for developing and maintaining library collections specific to medical education, carefully selecting and acquiring new materials that align with the institution's needs and research focus areas. The Director provides instruction on information literacy and research methodologies, assisting patrons with how to effectively search and evaluate information. The Director supports research projects and curriculum development, where appropriate. The Director also manages and organizes digital resources, creates research guides, and may be involved in data management and preservation of scholarly works.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Implements the vision with leadership for Noorda-COM Michael D. Elton Library
    • Reports to the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs.
    • Develops and communicates a strategic vision for library services aligned with the evolving needs of osteopathic medicine.
    • Oversees the collection development process for Noorda-COM Libraries, formulating policies to create an objective collection development policy for library collections.
    • Proactively pursues grant and external funding opportunities in advocacy for the library and Noorda-COM community.
    • Is knowledgeable of and remains in compliance with all institutional policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook for Noorda-COM College.
    • Responds to inquiries regarding library resources related to college policies and procedures requiring interpretation from the perspective of the library.
  2. Administrative Management of Library Services
    1. Budget Management:
      • Develops departmental budget recommendations in collaboration with the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs.
      • Responsible for fiscal accountability for prudent management of financial resources, ensuring adherence to college practices.
      • Monitors and reconciles monthly expenses, examining income/expense statements and other documents, assessing needs, ensuring optimal utilization of facilities and resources.
    2. Oversee Technical Services Resources
      • Oversees the life cycle of physical and electronic resources within the library: orders, processes, catalogs, maintains physical stacks and electronic holdings.
      • Establishes, documents, and updates procedures relating to technical services.
      • Ensures the integrity of the library’s database of bibliographic records by performing regular maintenance on bibliographic records.
      • Gathers and maintains a usage statistics repository for all electronic resources where available.
      • Oversees interlibrary loan operations for Noorda College.
    3. Library Services Personnel Management:
      • Oversees personnel recordkeeping and monitoring activities.
      • Leads and builds a strong, team-oriented staff for Library Services.
      • Provides leadership and mentoring of direct reports, defining roles and responsibilities.
  3. Outreach, Collaboration, and Facilitation
    • Fosters a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous improvement within the library and across the Noorda-COM community.
    • Develops programming opportunities for students, faculty, and staff.
    • Publicizes the library space(s) to maximize patron engagement.
  4. Information Literacy Education
    • Develops and delivers content in Information Literacy within the curriculum.
    • Observes trends in medical librarianship to refine instructional strategy.
  5. Research Support
    • Provides assistance for literature search services as needed.
    • Works with faculty, students, and researchers to conduct systematic reviews.
  6. Publications and Presentation
    • Presents on research topics at various conferences.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Certification:
  • Required: A master’s degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited program.
  • Preferred: Academic library experience, AHIP certification, grant-writing experience.
Skills & Abilities:
  • Highly professional with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with a variety of internal and external constituents.
Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against individuals in any phase of the application or employment phase.
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