University of Pennsylvania Libraries , Philadelphia, PA
Reference Number 090526631
Title HEAD, VETERINARY SCHOOL LIBRARIES
School Name University Library (50)
Org Veterinary Library (5021)
Job Open Date 05-07-2009
Salary Grade 028
Job Family N-Museum/Library/Archival
Employment Type Exempt
Hours 35
Position Type Full Time
Position Schedule 9-5
Months 12
Duties: The successful candidate will demonstrate enthusiasm and technical competence for libraries' roles in the evolving information landscape, and provide forward-thinking vision and leadership, including effective management of financial, physical, digital and human resources. The Head of the Veterinary Libraries will: - Actively foster innovation in information management, integrating electronic resources and services aggressively into the Library's program.
- Conduct proactive outreach and curriculum-integrated instruction. - Work collaboratively with a dynamic team of colleagues to achieve excellence and consistency of service across the Health Sciences Libraries.
- Coordinate cost-effective acquisitions decisions.
Responsibilities Include:
- Provides leadership and direction for the two libraries serving the School of Veterinary Medicine. Develops operating policies and oversees the daily operation of a first-rate resource for learning and research.
- Works with other Health Sciences librarians and IT professionals to develop proactive, user-centered public services programs that fully support the clinical, research, and teaching and learning needs of Penn's outstanding veterinary faculty, staff, clinicians, and students. Is an advocate for effective outreach, instruction and information literacy activities.
- Oversees the current document delivery initiatives.
- Develops the digital and print collections of the Veterinary libraries and manages the smooth and timely transition to digital resources in veterinary medicine in consultation with faculty groups and the Director of Collection Development. Manages the print collections, including appropriate and timely transfers to the Library's high-density off-site storage facility.
- Provides expert, supportive assistance to faculty and students using veterinary information.
- Works closely with the Dean, faculty and students to develop teaching modules on the use of relevant information resources. Works for curriculum-integration of Library instruction.
- Advises the Director of Collection Development on budget and allocation issues and plays an active role in decisions relating to the purchase and licensing of digital resources in appropriate subject areas.
- Supervises full-time staff and library science intern in the Veterinary libraries. Provides general direction to full-time staff in supervising student assistants.
- Participates in library-wide task forces and committees.
Qualifications
= MLS from an ALA-accredited program and
= minimum of five years of professional library experience in an academic, special, medical or science library serving similar clientele or the equivalent in theory and practice.
= Highly desirable: experience in veterinary or biomedical librarianship and a subject background in the life sciences.
= Demonstrated administrative ability, collaborative and organizational strength, and strong communication and interpersonal skills.
= Excellent supervisory skills.
= Understanding of the potential of developing technologies for enhancing services.
= Demonstrated knowledge of the latest trends and available tools for teaching and electronic delivery of information in veterinary medicine.
= Ability to motivate personnel and operate within a collegial framework of faculty, staff, students and administrators to deliver desired outcomes.
= Spatial skills for space planning.
= Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and active involvement in professional activities.
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