Lead Reference Librarian, Health Sciences Library

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Wellness Programs

Mother-Friendly Workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is seeking a dynamic Unit Assistant Director – Reference Librarian to assist the Unit Associate Director and the Executive Director of Libraries in the library’s operations. This role provides leadership to staff and helps curate resources that foster evidence-based discovery in a rural West Texas setting.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with four years of supervisory experience (or equivalent), and a Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related area plus four years of progressively responsible supervisory experience OR a combination of education and/or years of progressively responsible supervisory experience to equal a minimum of 8 years.

Responsibilities

• Assists Unit Associate Director and Executive Director of Libraries in administration of library services.
• Manages public services staff and resources as required for daily library operation.
• Executes duties required for reference librarianship and public services, namely answering patron questions, supporting institutional outreach, serving as a liaison to select clinical and academic departments.
• Actively participates in research projects and embedded instruction as needed.

Skills

Public speaking

Presentation skills

Research strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (ALA accredited)

Job description

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is seeking a dynamic Unit Assistant Director – Reference Librarian to assist the Unit Associate Director and the Executive Director of Libraries in the library’s operations. This role provides leadership to staff and helps curate resources that foster evidence-based discovery in a rural West Texas setting.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with four years of supervisory experience (or equivalent), and a Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited