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 onsite and virtual reference activities, such as LibChats, EndNote/ Refworks assistance, mediated searching, library instruction/ orientations, marketing, systematic reviews, and liaison services.
• Instructs in the MSIII Surgery clerkship student EBM and MIDS IV library training sessions.
• Maintain and enhance LibGuides content pertaining to areas of responsibility.
• Compiles monthly statistics on reference interactions and inputs into online system (LibInsight).
• Serve on library and HSC committees as needed, such as curriculum committees and search committees.
• Advises and provides feedback related to departmental goals, policies and procedure to the Associate Managing Director and Executive Director of the Libraries.
• Accepts other duties and assignments as directed by the Associate Managing Director.
• 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

• MLS/MLIS or equivalent from an ALA-accredited institution. Minimum of 2 years of experience working in an academic library.
• Demonstrated database searching skills.
• Prior experience delivering instruction online and face-to-face.
• Trained and/or experience in searching biomedical sciences related databases/websites.
• Previous experience with LibGuides platform.

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. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website.

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