The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center library in Lubbock, TX, is hiring for a Unit Manager - Reference Librarian.

Position Description

Manages a unit within a department. Plans, organizes and develops goals and procedures for the unit. Represents the unit to administrators, outside agencies and others on relevant matters. Supervises subordinate staff.

Major/Essential Functions

·        Participates in reference activities, such as LibChats, EndNote/ Refworks assistance, mediated searching, library instruction/ orientations, and liaison services, and systematic reviews.

·        Co-develops and teaches evidence based medicine library skills to MSIII Surgery and MSIII Internal Medicine Clerkship students.

·        Maintain and enhance LibGuides content pertaining to areas of responsibility.

·        Compiles monthly statistics on reference interactions by adding to online statistical system (LibInsight).

·        Advises and provides feedback related to departmental goals, policies and procedure to the Associate Managing Director of Public Services.

·        Accepts other duties and assignments as directed by the Associate Managing Director.

·        Serve on library and HSC committees as needed, such as curriculum committees and search committees.

·        Contributes to the knowledge base of the profession.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree plus three years supervisory experience; OR a combination of education and/or supervisory experience to equal seven years.

Preferred Qualifications

·         Knowledge of professional library techniques and current library practice in a health sciences library.

·         Familiarity with LibGuides platform. 

·         Demonstrated experience delivering instruction online and face-to-face. 

·         MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution.

·         Trained and/or experience in searching health and biomedical sciences related databases/websites.

·         Experience teaching evidence-based concepts.

·         Experience using reference management software.

·         Familiarity with systematic reviews.

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx.

How to Apply

Please visit the TTUHSC Careers website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/jobs/default.aspx

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Thank you,

Shannon Harris, MLS

Unit Manager – Research & Reference Librarian

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

3601 4th Street STOP 7781

Lubbock, TX 79430

806.743.4286