Librarian

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This person should have an informed vision of development and sustainability of a high-quality medical school/health professional library. This person shall oversee all on-line and in-person library services.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and administer the OCOM library.
• Support research initiatives of medical students, faculty, and staff, including researchers.
• Educate the OCOM community on the library and library services.
• Operate within the budget to deliver high-quality and utilized library resources to the OCOM community.
• Foster a culture of research and scholarship and promote the value of scholarly communications.
• Identify strategies to acquire and support emerging research technologies
• Support staff serving as investigators on external grants
• Actively communicate the value libraries adds to the mission of the University
• Develop and implement initiatives and processes that promote individual and collaborative research, scholarship and creative activity

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• See Org Chart

QUALIFICATION(S):

• A team player who values radical cooperation, mutual support and team cohesion
• Experience in administration of integrated library systems and discovery layers (preferably Alma and Primo), electronic resource management, web design, systems integration, and remote authentication is preferred.
• Masters in Library Science or equivalent degree

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• IT Knowledge and Capabilities
• Leadership abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills and enthusiasm to contribute to staff and faculty growth and development
• Strong team & team management skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent public speaking skills
• Excellent service skills relevant to supervisor, peers, direct reports, medical students, and faculty
• Budget management experience
• Proficient in using Apple Mac computers and Google Workspace tools.

• Salary Rate: $90,000/annually
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Professional development - continuing education opportunities to support your career growth.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.