Librarian - Head of Information Services (Hirsh Health Sciences Library, Tufts University)
Librarian - Head of Information Services (Hirsh Health Sciences Library, Tufts University)
External Description:
The Information Services Department of the Hirsh Health Sciences Library is responsible for providing and developing services to meet the information needs of the staff, students and faculty of the schools comprising the health sciences campus. The department’s major activities are user education, reference, document delivery, informatics training, web site content development and maintenance, and staffing the combined InfoCirc Desk.
The Head of Information Services will:
-Manage and supervise the activity of the HHSL’s Information Services Department;
-Promote access, both in person and online, to the HHSL and its supported information resources;
-Participate in the development of library and departmental objectives, chiefly to meet the information needs of the patron community;
-Represent the department, library and university on appropriate committees;
-Work closely with Public Services, Library Systems and Collections Management departments.
Job Requisition Number: 6870
Job Title: LIBRARIAN-HEAD OF INFORMATION SERVICES-Health Sciences Lib
Employment Status: Full-Time
Location: Boston, Massachusetts 02111-0000
Campus: Boston
Hours per Week: 35
Weekly Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9-5
Weeks per Year: 52
Job Family: L - Library
Required Qualfications: ALA recognized MLS or equivalent qualifications. At least 5 years of experience in an academic health sciences, or special library. Knowledge and experience with biomedical information resources. Experience with reference and end-user instruction. A demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize diverse responsibilities, and work collaboratively with a diverse group of colleagues, both within the library, and throughout the University. Understanding of document delivery technologies and issues. The ability to incorporate technology into library services. A commitment to personal professional growth and staff development.
Minimum Salary: $65,000
Position available immediately and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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