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Listings below appear alphabetically by state.

Updated Thursday, 13-Nov-2008 16:03:15 CST
California	Florida	Illinois	Missouri
Nebraska	New York	Ohio	Oklahoma
Ontario	Texas

California

Director, Research and Instruction

Consider Stanford University for a meaningful career with great benefits, a beautiful location, and teams that value work/life balance. The office of information resources and technology (IRT) provides information technology, informatics, and knowledge management services in support of the school of medicine's clinical, research, and educational missions. As part of IRT, Lane Library and Knowledge Management Center (KMC) creates opportunities for discovery, translation, learning, and collaboration by providing faculty, staff, and students with easy, efficient access to in-context knowledge whenever and wherever it is needed to support patient care, education, and research. The KMC focuses on acquisition and integration of knowledge sources, consultation and instruction in information finding and manipulation, learning spaces and computing labs, and technology support for the curriculum. Reporting to the associate dean for knowledge management, director of Lane Medical Library and KMC in the Stanford School of Medicine’s IRT, the director of research and instruction is responsible for the strategic direction of research and instructional services, the knowledge navigation skills program, and the departmental liaison program. This position includes responsibility for identifying innovative user-centered service initiatives; coordinating facilities planning; supervising a staff of 8 FTE; collaborating with programs across IRT, the school, and the medical center; and liaisoning with libraries on campus. The director for research and instruction is a member of Lane Medical Library’s senior management team, which has the responsibility to create the overall vision and guide the process of setting priorities; develop appropriate strategies in achieving objectives; enable successful outcomes through the best use of library assets including, staff, funds, collections, technology, and facilities; and ensure world-class knowledge-based services in support of the school’s research, clinical, and educational mission.

Qualifications: MS in library science or related field required. Minimum of 7 years’ related experience required. A strong understanding of the digital library environment including clinical reference, research literature, library/learning facilities, and information technology. A strong understanding of biomedical research, clinical practice, and medical education in an academic medical center environment. Technical knowledge and management skills to deliver world-class, technology-enabled research services, document access and delivery, remote digital library services, and integration of knowledge navigation in the learning environment. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty and information technologists in designing and implementing innovative virtual and physical research environments. Demonstrated knowledge of user needs analysis in provision of innovative library and knowledge management services and programs. Excellent teaching, communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to lead a team-based staff. Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Salary: $84,200, minimum. To Apply: To assure your application information is captured in our official files and that the hiring department also has immediate access to your resume, you must apply to jobs.stanford.edu, job #32309. (1112)

Associate Director, Collection Resources

General Information: The University of Southern California (USC) Norris Medical Library seeks an innovative, energetic, and service-oriented individual to provide outstanding leadership for the library’s division of collection resources. In addition to collection development responsibilities, the successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the library’s efforts in open access and scholarly communication issues including archiving and preservation, particularly for digital collections. The Norris Medical Library is an academic research library serving the schools and departments of medicine, pharmacy, occupational science, and biokinesiology/physical therapy. The library is strongly user focused and committed to providing faculty, students, and staff access to a wide variety of electronic information resources, including books, journals, bioinformatics tools, databases, evidence-based resources, and resources available via personal digital assistants. The library staff of 39 FTE includes 13 librarians. For additional information, see the library’s web pages www.usc.edu/nml/ .

Responsibilities: Print book and journal collection development: Select appropriate books and journals for purchase, oversee approval plans, solicit and respond to faculty input, weed older materials, maintain awareness of current health sciences campus (HSC) programs and research priorities, curate historical collections. Electronic book and journal collection development: Select appropriate electronic books and journals for purchase; collaborate with head, Metadata and Content Management, in negotiating licenses for new electronic resources and in monitoring their use. Scholarly communication monitoring: Coordinate library’s efforts in open access and scholarly communication issues including archiving and preservation, particularly for digital collections.

Financial oversight: Prepare and monitor collection budget of $2.8 million for print and electronic book, journal, and database purchases. Oversight of divisional operations: Work with head, Metadata and Content Management, to supervise staff, adjust work assignments, plan special projects, and plan and implement technical services automated systems. ILS administration: Supervise system use by library staff; plan and manage system upgrades, modify system parameters as needed, respond to staff requests for assistance, produce management reports. Track ILS technology and developments including open source options. Serve on the senior management team assisting the director in library planning, management, and innovation. Prepare administrative and statistical reports for the director. Professional involvement: Assume leadership positions in local and national library organizations and contribute to publications and conferences.

Qualifications: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school and a minimum of 5 years' experience, preferably in an academic health sciences library. Strong oral and written skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with culturally diverse library users and adult learners. Demonstrated creativity and initiative. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Intellectually curious and comfortable with change.

Salary: Beginning salary between $58,000–$80,000 depending on experience, plus an additional administrative stipend. Status: This position is in a continuing-appointment track, the USC librarian’s equivalent to tenure. Benefits:37½-hour week; 22 days’ vacation; paid sick leave; disability plan; retirement plan (TIAA/CREF and other options); tuition assistance; paid medical, dental, and life insurance; credit union; group auto and homeowner's insurance available. Send resume or direct inquiries to Daniel Grande, Administrative Office, Room 105, Norris Medical Library, University of Southern California, 2003 Zonal Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90089-9130; 323.442.1130; fax, 323.442.2937; email, dgrande@usc.edu . An affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (1004)

Head, Metadata and Content Management

The University of Southern California (USC) Norris Medical Library seeks an innovative and dynamic librarian to provide leadership and expertise relating to acquiring, managing, and providing access to print and electronic resources for the Norris Medical Library and Wilson Dental Library. This position offers the opportunity to creatively apply emerging technologies to improve information access in support of the library’s mission. Norris Medical Library is located on the USC Health Sciences Campus in Los Angeles. The library contains 174,841 volumes and receives 846 current print periodicals and 2,425 current electronic journals. Users include medical, pharmacy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy students; 1,483 full-time faculty; and a large number of other health professionals. The library staff of 38 FTE includes 13 librarians. See www.usc.edu/nml/ for more information. Responsibilities: Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate 4 full-time staff and 1.1 FTE student workers. Oversee acquisition and management of electronic and print resources. Plan, implement, and manage automated systems in coordination with associate director, Collection Resources. Manage operations to increase efficiency and lower costs and turnaround times. Perform original cataloging for both health sciences libraries and review copy cataloging. Develop new systems to improve access to information. Participate in reference services. Participate in library planning; serve on library, campus, and university committees; participate in professional scholarly and service activities. Qualifications: Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited graduate program (MLIS). Knowledge of cataloging or other metadata applications. Familiarity with current library trends, standards, and emerging technologies. Demonstrated interest in the use of technology to improve access to library service and materials. Excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills, strong user-service orientation; ability to work cooperatively and in a team environment; excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills.

Preferred: Knowledge of NLM classification and MeSH. Experience with using AACR2, MARC bibliographic, and authority records for all formats. Experience in an academic medical library.

Salary: $50,000–$65,000, depending on experience. Rank: Continuing-appointment track position. Benefits: 37 1/2-hour week; 22 days’ vacation; paid sick leave; disability plan; retirement plan (TIAA/CREF and other options); tuition assistance; paid medical, dental, and life insurance. See www.usc.edu/dept/Benefits/ for more information. Closing date: Until filled. Send resume or direct inquiries to Daniel Grande, Norris Medical Library, University of Southern California, 2003 Zonal Avenue, Room 105, Los Angeles, CA 90089-9130; 323.442.1130; fax, 323.442.2937; email, dgrande@usc.edu. (1104)

Florida

Librarian, Associate Professor, Director for Library Collections

The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine invites applications from creative, energetic, service- and team-oriented leaders to serve on the faculty of the Louis Calder Memorial Library as director for library collections. Located in subtropical, metropolitan Miami, the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center has internationally renowned medical and graduate education programs, patient care services, and research programs. They include the regional campus at Boca Raton, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami Institute for Human Genomics, Diabetes Research Institute, Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, Comprehensive AIDS Program, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, and the new University of Miami Hospital. The Louis Calder Memorial Library serves the Miller School of Medicine, graduate programs, the University of Miami Health System, and Jackson Health System. The library has excellent electronic resources, including a growing cadre of decision support tools, 37 FTE faculty and staff, visionary leadership, and ever-expanding partnerships throughout the university and south Florida community. The library reports to the senior vice-president for medical affairs and dean of the Miller School of Medicine. This position reports to the director for library operations. Further information is available at www.calder.med.miami.edu. The director for library collections resources has responsibility for: direct supervision of the head of acquisitions/serials and 2 assistants; electronic journal, database, and book collection development, including selecting appropriate titles for purchase, negotiating licenses, and monitoring use; print book and journal collection development, including selecting appropriate print books for purchase and overseeing approval plans, canceling print journal subscriptions, weeding print book and journal collections, and managing the rare book and historical collections; cooperative arrangements with other units of the University of Miami Library System and reporting holdings to DOCLINE; financial oversight of collection development budget of more than $2 million; coordination with cataloging and archives for operation of library collection and technical services division, including the integrated library system and other automated systems; coordination with director for systems and interlibrary loan for linking electronic resources to databases and systems; coordination with director for reference, education, and outreach for scholarly communication activities, including promoting and implementing open access initiatives, the NIH public access policy, etc.; serving on the library’s senior management team; and professional involvement in local, regional, and national organizations, including presentations and publications. The successful applicant will have: an ALA-accredited master’s in library/information science; previous experience in collection development in an academic setting, with particular emphasis on scientific/technical/medical electronic resources; previous administrative experience and ability to work effectively as a team member and individually; demonstrated initiative, outgoing personality, exceptional service orientation, and excellent interpersonal, communications, and organizational skills. Highly desirable qualifications include evaluation techniques and processes for collections and services, knowledge of scholarly communication, and experience teaching at the graduate level. Discover all this and countless opportunities that reward your talent.

Salary: The University of Miami School of Medicine is proud to offer those who lead with us competitive salaries ($80,000–$95,000), medical and dental benefits, tuition remission, vacation, university paid holidays, and much more. Interested individuals are invited to send applications, with a cover letter and 3 references, to Alexander Orantes, Administrative Assistant for Administration, Louis Calder Memorial Library, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, P.O. Box 016950, Miami, FL 33101; aorantes@med.miami.edu. The University of Miami is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. (1105)

Public Services Librarian

Borland Health Sciences Library on the University of Florida’s Jacksonville campus seeks an enthusiastic, service-oriented public services librarian. This librarian provides reference and information services, staffing the information desk up to 20 hours per week; provides user education services; performs mediated search services; and manages public services such as circulation, interlibrary loan, and course reserves.

Required: Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited school. Minimum 1 year of professional library experience with teaching experience included. Excellent written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Strong service orientation; attitude of teamwork and cooperation.

Salary: $42,000 minimum. This is a full-time, nontenure track, 40 hour a week position. To Apply: All applications must be received by 11/21/08. Candidates should submit a letter describing their interest in the position, a resume, and contact information for at least 3 professional references via mail, email, or fax to Ms. Ellie Bushhousen, Chair of the Search Committee, Health Science Center Library, P.O. Box 100206, 1600 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32610-0206; email, ellieb@ufl.edu; fax, 352.392.2565. As part of the application process, applicants are invited to complete an online confidential and voluntary self-disclosure form. The self-disclosure form can be found at: www.hr.ufl.edu/job/datacard.htm. The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. (1101)

Illinois

Assistant Information Services Librarian

The University of Illinois–Chicago (UIC) Library of the Health Sciences seeks a faculty librarian for its information services department. The Library of the Health Sciences supports UIC programs in medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, associated health professions, public health, and doctoral programs in basic and clinical science. The library serves as the Regional Medical Library for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Greater Midwest Region, and is one of the largest health sciences libraries in the United States. UIC is a research institution with quality standards in research and publication. Faculty librarians excel in librarianship, conduct research, publish, and engage in service to the profession. The librarian is responsible for all aspects of information services, with emphasis on outreach, instructional services, and user support. Hours include weekends and evenings. Specific responsibilities include: serving as liaison to selected health sciences colleges and participating in outreach initiatives to hospital and community groups; participating in evidence-based medicine initiatives, including the library consult service and attendance at morning report; providing general reference services, including staffing the reference desk, answering online reference questions (chat and email), and conducting research consultations; offering instructional services, including teaching classes and designing face-to-face and online instructional materials; developing content for the library’s website; promoting and evaluating services and resources; and serving on relevant library-wide committees. Reports directly to the head of information services, Library of the Health Sciences.

Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited program; 2 years of professional experience in an academic health sciences library or equivalent professional experience; interest in implementing emerging technologies; evidence of interest in professional involvement in medical or academic librarianship; excellent oral and written communication skills; and demonstrated ability to meet university standards in research, publication, and professional service commensurate with tenure requirements. The full position description may be viewed at www.uic.edu/depts/lib/admin/personnel/.

Salary: Salary and rank dependent on qualifications and experience; entry-level faculty appointments begin at $47,000; faculty status. For fullest consideration, apply by 11/21/08, with cover letter, supporting resume, and name and address of at least 3 references to Annie Marie Ford, Director of Library Human Resources, University Library, M/C 234, University of Illinois at Chicago, Box 8198, Chicago, IL 60680-8198; email, lib-hr@uic.edu; fax, 312.413.0424. The University Of Illinois–Chicago is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. (1102)

Lead, Health Sciences Librarian

Trinity Regional Health System located in Rock Island, IL, seeks to fill the position of lead, Health Sciences Librarian. Overview: The lead, Health Sciences Librarian is a reference and user services librarian who manages the medical staff collection, the college of nursing and health sciences collection, and the consumer health collection. Primary responsibilities include: Provides reference, information retrieval, bibliography preparation, and document delivery services to library clients (internal and external) in a timely and courteous and cost-effective manner using appropriate databases, and develops and maintains a system for the acquisition, processing, and cataloging of books, serials, and audio/visual materials for the medical, nursing and allied health, and the consumer health collection. Qualifications: Graduate degree in library science from a school accredited by the American Library Association and 5 years of experience as a medical librarian. Membership in the Academy of Health Information Professionals is required as well as a comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology and MEDLINE computer database searching. Must have strong computer skills in Microsoft products and Internet searching. Familiarity with Ovid, MDConsult, and Integrated Library System Software is desirable. Excellent presentation, instruction, and communication skills are required. Reference services experience is required; experience in an academic medical center or clinical setting is preferred.

Salary: $43,400 with excellent benefits. Please submit your application online at www.trinityqc.com/jobs/. In the “Search for Words” box, enter “23416” or the word “Library” to locate the position. You may also email your resume directly to Annette Sherbeyn at SherbeAM@trinityqc.com or submit vial regular mail to Trinity Regional Health System, Attention: Human Resources, 2701–17th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201. (1107)

Reference Librarian I

The Library of Rush University, the academic component to Rush University Medical Center, seeks an innovative, friendly, and enthusiastic professional in its public services area for a reference librarian/online search services and outreach coordinator to continue and expand our service of excellence to the Rush community. The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Providing expert-level mediated database searches and facilitated end-user searches in response to specific information requests from library users on the National Library of Medicine, EBSCO, Ovid, DIALOG, and other vendor systems. Coordinate the communication outreach program of the library and prepare print and online materials that promote library activities. Provide general biomedical reference service to faculty, staff, and students, performing mediated literature searches on DIALOG, Ovid, EBSCO, NLM, and other platforms. Teach workshops and attend clinical meetings as the library liaison. Master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited program and excellent interpersonal/verbal/written communication skills are required. An aptitude for teaching and experience in the health care industry along with a familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign and MS Publisher, is preferred.

Salary: Rush has a comprehensive benefits package including tuition reimbursement, with a salary range from $45,000–$49,000, annually. Please send a letter of application, resume, and the names of 3 professional references to Linda Ronan, Assistant Director for Public Services, Library of Rush University, 600 South Paulina Street, Chicago, IL 60612 or to Linda_Ronan@rush.edu. EOE (1108)

Missouri

Clinical Librarian

Becker Medical Library, Washington University School of Medicine, seeks to fill the position of clinical/hospital librarian for the St. Louis Children’s Hospital (SLCH). Overview: The clinical librarian is a reference and user services librarian to provide access to resources, tools, and training that will support departments and programs across SLCH . This position jointly reports to the associate director for health information resources at Becker Medical Library and the manager, Resource Center at SLCH . Responsibilities: Services a single-person operation. Answers directional, ready reference, and in-depth reference questions. Instructs library users on effective use of print and electronic tools available for retrieval of needed information in a wide variety of biomedical disciplines. Oversees the interlibrary loan and document delivery operations between SLCH and Becker Library. Catalogs non-journal materials. Manages circulation functions. Participates in hospital research-based committees, meetings, and journal clubs.

Qualifications: Master’s degree from ALA-accredited school of library and/or information science is required. Excellent presentation, instruction, and communication skills are required. Reference services experience is required; experience in an academic medical center or clinical setting is preferred. Evidence of ability to provide service in a single-person environment is preferred. Demonstrate a strong background in the use of information technologies, information management tools, and analytical and searching skills. Experience with the application of technology to information management problems is essential.

Salary: range for this position starts from $41,820. Application deadline: Position is open until filled. Please submit your application online at www.wustlcareers.com, using Job #090486. You should have resume, CV information, and the names and contact information for 3 references. Any questions, contact Washington University School of Medicine, Human Resources, 4480 Clayton Ave., Room 1101, Campus Box 8002, St. Louis, MO 63110; 314.362.7196; fax, 314.362.4923. (1003)

Nebraska

Reference and Instruction Librarian

The BryanLGH College of Health Sciences is accepting applications for a full-time reference and instruction librarian. We seek a creative, service-oriented individual to manage traditional and virtual reference services. This individual will work closely with faculty, staff, students, and hospital personnel to identify, develop, promote, and deliver library information services. This position reports to the director of library services. The BryanLGH College of Health Sciences Library serves the programs of nursing and allied health, along with the employees of BryanLGH Medical Center. Responsibilities: Supports client needs through the development of curriculum and clinical integrated instruction, web-based training, portals, workshops, programs, and other library services activities; serves as an information liaison to various medical center departments; teaches the library’s academic and clinical patrons on effective and efficient use of available library resources and tools; conducts new user orientations; provides traditional reference services via email, phone, and in person; organizes outreach activities; utilizes virtual education technologies to deliver programs and services.

Required: Master’s degree in library sciences. Three years’ library-related experience. Member of the Academy of Health Information Professionals is preferred.

Salary: $32,332–$48,497. Review of applications will begin 10/01/08 and will continue until position is filled. Applicants interested in this position should apply online at www.bryanlghjobs.org. (1103)

New York

Director, Library

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC), established in 1884, is the world's oldest and largest private institution devoted to prevention, patient care, research, and education in cancer. The MSKCC library supports the clinical, research, and education programs in the center (Memorial Hospital, Sloan-Kettering Institute, and Gerstner Sloan-Kettering Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences). As the head of the MSKCC library, reporting to the chief information officer, you will set the vision, develop an innovative information environment, and enhance our specialized collection of electronic resources for the optimal use by the MSKCC community and our collaborative partners. In this visible role, you will collaboratively develop strategies for information management and delivery that will leverage the potential of new technologies, databases, the Internet, new forms of scholarly publishing, and other resources for medical education and research. Specific duties will encompass utilizing knowledge management in education, clinical practice, research, and community service to strategically manage a complex operation, oversee staff, and collaborate with educational partners. The successful candidate will possess an MLS from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent and a minimum of 5 years’ progressive leadership experience in a library or information-related field. Demonstrated successes in redefining programs, exploiting information technology, implementing new services, and fostering strategic partnerships are essential. Superior oral, written, and presentation skills are expected.

Salary: $120,000–$180,000. Application consideration begins on 10/01/08 and will continue until the position is filled. Please send curriculum vitae with a cover letter to Ms. Patricia Skarulis, Chairman, Search Committee, c/o Elizabeth Shelley, Human Resources, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 633 Third Avenue/5th floor, New York, NY 10017, or email, librarysearch@mskcc.org. AAE/EOE (1110)

Ohio

Health Science Librarian

The University of Toledo invites applications for a health science librarian who will serve as liaison to the Division of Health Science of the College of Health Science and Human Service for the Raymon H. Mulford Library on the Health Sciences Campus of the University of Toledo.

Required: ALA-accredited masters’ degree in library science and 1–3 years’ experience in an academic library environment. See www.utoledo.edu/library/info/jobs/Healthscilib.pdf for complete position description with responsibilities, qualifications and benefits.

Salary: $51,000; nontenured faculty appointment at rank of instructor. Review of applications will begin 10/31/08 and continue until position is filled. Applicants should submit a curriculum vita, statement addressing required qualifications, and complete contact information of at least 3 professional references to Dr. John D. Gaboury, Dean of Libraries, eLearning and Academic Support, University of Toledo, Mail Stop #509, 2801 W. Bancroft St., Toledo, OH 43606-3399; email, tyna.derhay@utoledo.edu. One method of application only. The University of Toledo is an AAE/EOE M/F/D/V. (1010)

Oklahoma

Reference & Instructional Services Librarian

The Robert M. Bird Health Sciences Library invites applications for a reference & instructional services librarian. For a complete position description, visit library.ouhsc.edu/ref/position.html. Rank: Nontenured assistant professor.

Salary: $35,000–$40,000, minimum. Contact: Shari Clifton, Chair, Search Committee, shari-clifton@ouhsc.edu. The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. (1109)

Ontario, Canada

Learning Technician Librarian (Competition 2008-527-KC)

Consider a Career with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine: A new medical school for the whole of Northern Ontario, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine is a joint initiative between Lakehead and Laurentian Universities. With main campuses in Thunder Bay and Sudbury, we have multiple teaching and research sites distributed across Northern Ontario, in large and small communities. The school contributes to improving the health of people in Northern Ontario. Location: East campus (Sudbury, Ontario).

Salary: Librarian I floor of $48,649 (Canadian) –librarian IV ceiling of $97,325 (Canadian), As per Collective Agreement (www.nosm.ca/about_us/general.aspx?id=2000&terms=collective+agreement). Review of applications will begin on 12/01/08 and will continue until the position is filled. For more information on this, including application procedures, and all current opportunities, please visit www.nosm.ca/careers. 1113

Texas

Unit Assistant Director

The Library of the Health Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC)–El Paso, seeks an enthusiastic, strong service-oriented individual for the position of unit assistant director (UAD). The UAD supervises support staff in serials and interlibrary loan; provides reference services; promotes information literacy through participation in library instruction, computer, and Internet usage; aids in collection development; assists in library outreach projects; and trains staff in the use of library resources. The TTUHSC–El Paso Library supports a 4-year medical school and a 2nd-degree nursing program.

Required: ALA-accredited MLS, 2 years’ library experience, and strong search and teaching skills.

Salary: $44,000, plus excellent benefits and opportunity for faculty appointment in the TTUHSC School of Medicine. Review of applicants immediately and continue until a qualified applicant is found. To apply for this position, please visit the TTUHSC online employment site at https://jobs.texastech.edu. Attach an application letter, CV, and 3 references to the online application. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is an AAE/EOE/ADA employer. (1111)

Onsite Services Librarian

Position Scope: The Medical Sciences Library at Texas A&M University Libraries seeks an enthusiastic, innovative, and service-oriented individual to provide leadership and direction for all user services provided within physical library spaces. This includes direct client services (circulation, reserves, interlibrary loan, and basic reference), the onsite collection, and all aspects of the library as a place (planning and design of all user spaces, recommendations for specific service parameters, and the relative mix of user and collection spaces). The onsite services librarian plays a key role in the design, development, and implementation of onsite services offered by the medical sciences library as well as marketing and promotion of services and monitoring of their success. This is an academic appointment carrying full faculty status and responsibilities including research, publication, and service to meet both the libraries’ and the university’s requirements for tenure and promotion.

Required: ALA-accredited master’s degree (or equivalent); experience in circulation, reserves, or interlibrary loan; supervisory experience; evidence of effective collaboration and team membership; excellent oral and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to approach issues and solve problems creatively; demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize assignments; demonstrated ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse population.

Preferred: Experience in a health sciences library environment; knowledge or experience with DOCLINE, ILLiad, or Ares software; knowledge of medical, veterinary, or life sciences literature; knowledge or experience in marketing projects.

Salary: Faculty rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience; salary is not less than $45,000. Benefits: Excellent benefits include choice of health plan options and paid life insurance, several retirement plans including TIAA-CREF, paid holidays and vacation, no state or local income tax. For a complete announcement and application instructions, go to library.tamu.edu/about/employment/faculty-positions/onsite-services-librarian. (1106)