Head of Technical Services - Moody Medical Library
Job Description:
Function: The Head of Technical Services provides leadership, coordination and administration of all technical services operations and procedures including acquisitions, serials, cataloging, collection development of digital & print resources, and supervises professional and support staff.
Scope: Moody Medical Library and all schools
Essential Job Functions:
- Coordinates collection development of digital and print resources
- Manages and maintains the automated and integrated library systems and other applications that support library services
- Maintains an accurate and current record of library collections
- Maintains current awareness of new products, developments and standards in technical services and library technology
- Communicates with vendors and contributes to negotiation and licensing of library resources
- Creates documentation and instructs staff on automated systems, new technology and technical service procedures
- Facilitates access to electronic resources
- Evaluates, revises and formulates policies related to technical services
- Maintains statistics and produces related management reports
- Investigates, evaluates and implements continuous improvement of technical services operations
- Responsible for the recruitment, retentions and development of the technical services staff including performance appraisals, discipline, hiring and interviewing
- Leads staff meetings and represents the department at meetings, within the UTMB community, and with other libraries and librarians throughout the region and the country
- Participates in relevant conferences, workshops, seminars and serves as a member on appropriate planning groups
- Evaluates unit performance in meeting operational goals and objectives
- Develops goals and objectives, assesses future needs and develops both short- and long-range plans
- Performs other library duties and participates in special projects as needed
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Advanced proficiency in descriptive cataloging and subject classification of health-related materials in all formats, including rare books and manuscripts
- Experience with managing integrated library systems
- Demonstrated knowledge of AACR2R, MARC format, NLM, LC classification, authority control and bibliographic utilities
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in library automation technology
- Demonstrated ability to work quickly, prioritize and manage tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, professional environment
- Meticulous attention to detail, efficiency and thoroughness
- Strong leadership, analytical, organizational and project management skills
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communications skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills; displays good judgment in decision-making and project management
- Ability to work well independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Ability to train and work effectively with individuals at all levels
- Strong commitment to superior customer service
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in library science from an American Library Association-accredited library school
- 5 to 7 years of related managerial experience in library technical services
Equal Employment Opportunity:
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
