Job Description
Noorda
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Job Title: Technical Service Librarian
Location: On Site in Provo, Utah
Schedule: Full Time, Exempt (Typically M-F; 40 hours
per week)
Pay: Salary + Benefits Package Available (Optional)
The
Technical Services Librarian at Noorda-COM Library is responsible for ensuring
access to print and digital collections through electronic resources
management. This role supports the library's mission to advance medical
knowledge and research by providing expert assistance with literature searches
and extensive electronic resources. The librarian will oversee cataloging,
interlibrary loan operations, and contribute to student education and scholarly
activities, fostering a positive digital user experience for faculty, students,
and staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES
·
Assist the
Director with executing the vision of the Noorda-COM Michael D. Elton Library.
·
Manage the
operations of library services within budget parameters.
·
Oversee the life
cycle of physical and electronic resources, including ordering, processing, and
cataloging.
·
Ensure the
integrity of the library’s database of bibliographic records.
·
Oversee
interlibrary loan operations and manage electronic resource access.
·
Nurture
relationships with the Noorda community and assist with institutional
repository administration.
·
Create and
present information literacy modules and content to students.
·
Publish and
present at conferences on library science topics.
·
Troubleshoot
electronic resource access issues with vendors.
·
Maintain research
guides and assist with library website user experience
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Certification:
·
A master’s degree
in library or information science from an ALA accredited program.
Required Experience:
·
Minimum of two
(2) years of experience in a professional role in a library or related institution
is required.
·
Experience in a
health sciences library is preferred.
Required Qualifications:
·
Knowledge of
electronic resource management and access.
·
Experience
managing a knowledge base, link resolver, discovery service, and/or an
integrated library system.
·
Prior experience
with Interlibrary Loan.
·
Cataloging
experience.
·
Strong customer
service orientation.
Preferred Qualifications:
·
Experience
providing library instruction.
·
Working knowledge
of medical information resources such as PubMed.
·
Experience with
copyright and fair use principles.
·
Experience with
Springshare products, PubMed, Koha, Google Scholar, Browzine, and
individual publishers to link to Noorda’s electronic resources holdings.
·
Experience in a
health sciences library preferred, but academic or special library experience
will be considered.
·
Creative and
scholarly work and service commitment commensurate with appointment to the
level of Library Assistant Professor or above.
Skills & Abilities:
·
Highly
professional with honest, genuine, direct communication style, excellent
interpersonal skills and emotional maturity with the essential ability to
demonstrate tact, discretion and job diplomacy.
·
Ability to
contribute to a comfortable learning environment necessary to maintain a
dynamic curriculum with a vision for growth.
·
Must have the
ability to work diplomatically and effectively with a variety of internal and
external constituents.
·
Proven track
record of quality, integrity and trustworthiness.
·
Ability to make
common sense, evidence-based decisions.
Must be:
·
Self-confident,
strong leader, skilled decision-maker with ability to lead by influence and
effectively communicate with various constituencies across the college.
·
Exceptional at written,
oral presentation, and listening skills.
·
Able to work
independently yet is an effective participant in cross-functional teams.
·
Self-motivated,
self-disciplined, have a strong work ethic and capable of establishing
priorities in an executive setting.
·
Flexible and able
to adapt to changing priorities and effectively handle frequent interruptions.
·
Innovative,
resourceful, detailed oriented, with excellent follow through skills.
·
Capable of
balancing multiple projects in stressful situations while meeting deadlines.
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 on the basis of race, religion,
creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition
including medical characteristics, marital status, veteran status, economic
status, genetic identification, political belief, or any other classification protected
by applicable local, state or federal laws. We encourage applications from
candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that a
diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for fostering creativity and
achieving our organizational goals. The College adheres to all relevant
government statutes, and state and federal laws.
Type: Full-time
Expires: 11/11/2024
About
Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine
The Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine is seeking qualified candidates to support our unique, innovative curricular model designed for a modern-day medical school. We have received pre-accreditation status with the Commission for Osteopathic College Accreditation and have three cohorts of medical students (totaling more than 400 students) enrolled in Spring 2024. Located in the beautiful Utah Valley in Provo, the campus is surrounded by the Wasatch Mountain range and Utah Lake. In September of 2023, we moved into our, state-of-the-art, 140,000 square foot academic building.