• Head of Technical Services - Moody Medical Library

    UTMB Health (Galveston, TX)


    Head of Technical Services - Moody Medical Library

     

    Galveston, Texas, United States

     

    Executive - Business Professional

     

    UTMB Health

     

    Requisition # 2405571

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Master’s degree in library science from an American Library Association-accredited library school and5 to 7 years of related managerial experience in library technical services.

    Job Summary:

    The Head of Technical Services provides leadership, coordination, and administration of all technical services operations and procedures, including acquisitions, serials, cataloging, collection development of digital & print resources, and supervises professional and support staff.

     

    **Scope:** Moody Medical Library and all schools

    _Job Duties:_

    + Manages and executes all technical service functions and procedures, including acquisitions, cataloging, processing, and serials control

    + Coordinates the collection development of digital and print resources

    + Manages and maintains the automated and integrated library systems and other applications that support library services

    + Maintains an accurate and current record of library collections

    + Maintains current awareness of new products, developments, and standards in technical services and library technology

    + Communicates with vendors and contributes to negotiation and licensing of library resources

    + Creates documentation and instructs staff on automated systems, new technology, and technical service procedures

    + Facilitates access to electronic resources

    + Evaluates, revises, and formulates policies related to technical services

    + Maintains statistics and produces related management reports

    + Investigates, evaluates, and implements continuous improvement of technical services operations

    + Responsible for the recruitment, retention, and development of the technical services staff, including performance appraisals, discipline, hiring, and interviewing

    + Leads staff meetings and represents the department at meetings, within the UTMB community, and with other libraries and librarians throughout the region and the country

    + Participates in relevant conferences, workshops, and seminars and serves as a member on appropriate planning groups

    + Evaluates unit performance in meeting operational goals and objectives

    + Develops goals and objectives, assesses future needs, and develops both short- and long-range plans

    + Performs other library duties and participates in special projects as needed

    Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

    + Advanced proficiency in descriptive cataloging and subject classification of health-related materials in all formats, including rare books and manuscripts

    + Experience with managing integrated library systems

    + Demonstrated knowledge of AACR2R, MARC format, NLM, LC classification, authority control and bibliographic utilities

    + Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in library automation technology

    + Demonstrated ability to work quickly, prioritize and manage tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, professional environment

    + Meticulous attention to detail, efficiency, and thoroughness

    + Strong leadership, analytical, organizational, and project management skills

    + Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

    + Excellent problem-solving skills; displays good judgment in decision-making and project management

    + Ability to work well independently and collaboratively in a team environment

    + Ability to train and work effectively with individuals at all levels

    + Strong commitment to superior customer service

    + Advanced proficiency in Windows applications, Microsoft Office, and Outlook

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity

     

    _UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities_

     

    Compensation