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
• 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.

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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.

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