Head of Health Sciences Collections, University Libraries

University At Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo Libraries seek a creative leader to serve as the Head of Health Sciences Collections. You will manage selection, collection development, and review of information resources across formats with a focus on electronic resources for the Health Sciences Schools.

Reporting to the Head of Health Sciences Library Services, you will lead strategy, coordinate with Discovery Services, manage budgets, and liaise with vendors and committees to advance research, teaching, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited institution and one year of relevant experience.
• Ability to use independent judgment and data-driven decision making in managing and assessing the Health Sciences Collection.
• Familiarity with scholarly medical and clinical resources, including databases, ejournals and ebooks.
• Ability to work independently, balance tasks efficiently, and manage priorities without day-to-day supervision in a rapidly changing environment.
• Excellent communication skills ability to tailor communications based on the audience.
• Attention to detail.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with the ability to support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States by their start date. The University at Buffalo does not guarantee that it will sponsor, support, or otherwise assist with obtaining work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with HSLS team members to assess the Health Sciences Collection for collection development, deselection, and accreditation needs.
• Monitors overall growth and development of the HSLS collection.
• Systematically selects material in all formats to advance research, teaching, and learning in the five Health Sciences Schools.
• Carries out strategy, planning, problem-solving, and coordination of collections policies.
• Consults and collaborates proactively with the Discovery Services department and others across the Libraries.
• Manages funds allocated to the Health Sciences Collections area, including tracking purchasing.
• Coordinates vendor and publisher relationships and communications for all health sciences resources.
• Serves as HSLS's representative on Collections Committees and collaborates on university-wide collection development guidelines and procedures.
• Demonstrates commitment to continued professional growth and active participation in professional activities and service.

Skills

Independent judgment

Data-driven decision making

Exceptional communication

Attention to detail

Diversity, equity, inclusion

Work autonomy

Education

Master's degree in library and information science

One year of relevant experience

Tools

Alma Analytics

Excel

Job description

Head of Health Sciences Collections, University Libraries

Position Information

Position Title: Head of Health Sciences Collections, University Libraries
Department: Research, Collections & Outreach
Job Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The University at Buffalo (UB) Libraries seek a creative, collaborative, and self-motivated individual to serve as the Head of Health Sciences Collections. The successful candidate will manage the selection, collection development, and review of information resources in all formats with a particular focus on electronic resources, in the subjects of the five Health Sciences Schools.

The candidate will also play a key role in developing and refining the library's health sciences resources to support faculty, staff, and student needs. This position requires independent judgment and data-driven decision making in managing and assessing the Health Sciences Collection. The individual will be an important part of the Health Sciences Library Services (HSLS) team and will also work closely with the Discovery Services Unit.

Primary duties will include:

• Collaborates with fellow HSLS team members to assess the Health Sciences Collection for collection development, deselection, and accreditation needs.
• Monitors overall growth and development of the HSLS collection.
• Systematically selects material in all formats (print, digital, data sets, fixed and streaming multimedia, etc.) to advance research, teaching, and learning in the five Health Sciences Schools.
• Carries out strategy, planning, problem-solving, and coordination of collections policies.
• Consults and collaborates proactively with the Discovery Services department and others across the Libraries.
• Manages funds allocated to the Health Sciences Collections area, including tracking purchasing.
• Coordinates vendor and publisher relationships and communications for all health sciences resources, including trials, renewals, platform changes, and negotiations.
• Serves as HSLS's representative on Collections Committees and collaborates on university-wide collection development guidelines and procedures.
• Demonstrates commitment to continued professional growth and active participation in professional activities and service.

The Head of Health Sciences Collections will report to the Head of Health Sciences Library Services and will work with librarians and staff across the University Libraries.

The University Libraries is a welcoming multicultural environment that serves an increasingly diverse constituency of patrons. Our employees, services, collections, and policies honor and reflect this diversity, and we invite individuals whose perspectives and experiences will enrich and strengthen our organization to apply.

Learn more

• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Salary Range
$64,474 - $70,000

Is a background check required for this posting? Yes

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Jesse Meyer
Contact's Pronouns: He/Him
Contact's Title: HR Officer
Contact's Email: [e-mail]
Contact's Phone: [phone]

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited institution and one year of relevant experience. A combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the education requirement.
• Ability to use independent judgment and data-driven decision making in managing and assessing the Health Sciences Collection.
• Familiarity with scholarly medical and clinical resources, including databases, ejournals and ebooks.
• Ability to work independently, balance tasks efficiently, and manage priorities without day-to-day supervision in a rapidly changing environment.
• Excellent communication skills ability to tailor communications based on the audience.
• Attention to detail.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with the ability to support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States by their start date. The University at Buffalo does not guarantee that it will sponsor, support, or otherwise assist with obtaining work authorization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of resource management, acquisitions, and collection assessment.
• Experience working in an academic library, health sciences library, special library, or with the health sciences research community.
• Familiarity with reviewing and negotiating license agreements.
• Experience with Alma Analytics or comparable reporting tools.
• Proficiency with Excel for data analysis, reporting, and financial tracking.
• Engagement in professional and/or subject discipline organizations.