Information services librarian job description

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Job Category:
Faculty

Organization:
Academic Information Services-Director

Location/s:
Main Campus Jackson

Job Title:
Open Rank Faculty, Librarian - Academic Information Services

Job Summary:
Located in Jackson, MS, UMMC is the state's only academic health science center with the mission to improve the lives of Mississippians by educating tomorrow's health care professionals, by conducting health sciences research, and by providing cutting edge patient care. A major goal of the Medical Center is the elimination of differences in health status of Mississippians based on race, geography, income, or social status. UMMC encompasses seven health science schools: medicine, nursing, dentistry, health-related professions, graduate studies, pharmacy, and population health, with a total enrollment of close to 3,000 students. We offer competitive salaries for academicians in a rewarding environment for career development, situated in a region with a temperate climate and a low cost of living.

Education & Experience
The University of Mississippi Medical Center adheres to the principle of equal educational and employment opportunity without regard to race, creed, sex, color, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. This policy extends to all programs and activities supported by the Medical Center. Under the provisions of Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the University of Mississippi at the Medical Center does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities with respect to admissions or employment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
N/A

Time Type:
Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:
Yes

Pay Class:
Salary

FTE %:
100

Work Shift:
Day

Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible

Job Posting Date:
10/4/2022

Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):

Nature of Work

Position includes evening and weekend shifts.

Supervises activities and staff of the Reference Services Department; selects, evaluates, and manages print and non-print information resources.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Administrative

* Directly supervises employees of the Reference Services Department.
* Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with County policies and applicable laws.
* Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
* Organizes activities of Reference Services Department to maintain operational efficiency.
* Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow.
* Oversees workers involved in interlibrary loan, serials selection, and technology instruction.
* Participates in budget preparation for collection development. Assists in budget projections for grant proposals.
* Prepares monthly and annual reports of reference activities and database usage.
* Plans and directs special projects involving library promotion and outreach activity.
* Promotes goodwill through publicity efforts such as speeches, exhibits, tours and programs.
* Represents the library at community, social, and business gatherings.
* Assists with maintenance of library Web page.
* Participates in writing grant proposals.
* Issues written and oral instructions.
* Assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
* Maintains harmony among workers and resolves grievances.
* Investigates errors and complaints.

Reference Services

* Provides reference, research, and document retrieval using print sources, on-line databases and Internet sources.
* Furnishes information on library activities, facilities, rules, and services.
* Develops reference resources for the library.
* Evaluates on-line reference databases and other electronic reference tools.
* Compiles usage statistics.
* Troubleshoots and arranges for maintenance of electronic databases and computer hardware.
* Monitors electronic database upgrades and troubleshoots customer problems.
* Creates documentation related to use of library's automated reference systems.
* Describes or demonstrates procedures for navigating the public access catalog, electronic resources, and the Internet.
* Identifies, evaluates, and recommends new technologies, procedures, equipment, and supplies to meet department needs.
* Participates in the development and design of classes in the use of library automated reference resources, computers, and the Internet. Presents classes to staff and the public.
* Maintains and increases skills while keeping abreast of current developments in the library field through continuing education, professional reading, workshops and conferences, and electronic resources.
* Is responsible for reference collection development, including planning and promoting electronic information resources and services.
* Examines book reviews, publishers' catalogs, and other information sources for material acquisition.
* May participate in answering calls to the Citizens Information Center phone line when an emergency is declared in Bay County.
* Regular reliable full-time attendance as scheduled.
* The employer may add to or change duties at any time and as determined by the County and its leaders to best ensure that the public is served through the work of the Department.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

* Master's degreein Library Science from an ALA accredited library school and 3-5 years' experience in public library reference services.
* Must maintain good interpersonal and communication skills to deal with public.
* Must be able to speak, write, and comprehend English language.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Florida driver license upon offer of employment with a driving record acceptable to the County Driving Policy and insurance program.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

* Must have good interpersonal and communication skills to deal with public.
* Outstanding project management and organizational skills.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Expertise in the use of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook is essential.
* Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional and technical journals, financial reports, and government and legal documents.
* Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
* Ability to write reports and articles using original or innovative techniques or style.
* Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, library staff, and library board.
* Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, percentages, and area
* Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts.
* Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
* Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
* Ability to type; experience with word processing; knowledge of graphical operating system and computer operations, including use of mouse, creation of file and folders, and troubleshooting hardware and software problems; proficient in searching the Internet, Web, and electronic databases; experience in Web page publishing.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Work is primarily performed in an indoor, climate-controlled environment and has moderate exposure to disagreeable elements (e.g., irate customer, extreme noise, heat, odors, heights and/or dust).

This position requires stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, visual acuity (i.e. seeing up close, seeing far away, depth perception), kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, climbing, finger movement, repetitive motions. Frequent lifting 10 to 25 pounds; occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. Employee must be able to push or pull a loaded two-sided, six shelf book cart. Employee must occasionally retrieve library materials by climbing and/or reaching to top shelves of standard 84" library shelving and stooping to floor-level shelves of library shelving and bottom drawers of file cabinets.