Library Services Director - Higher Ed. jobs in Galveston, TX

Job Summary:

To provide appropriate information, education and liaison services to support teaching, scientific investigation, patient care, and public service programs at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.

Essential Job Functions:

• Serves as liaison to departments as the primary contact and communication link for library and information related activities.
• Assists clients in securing needed information using appropriate reference tools and information sources.
• Interfaces with clients to conduct reference interviews and provide timely information in a variety of methods including face to face, telephone, and electronic methods including email and interactive chat.
• Performs literature searches in appropriate databases, including for systematic review support.
• Assists clients in citation management using bibliographic citation management tools.
• Creates and maintains web based guides to support liaison departments and general resource discovery.
• Assists with library education programs by developing education materials and tutorials; teaching in courses, as requested; and presenting in library classes, orientations, demonstrations, and tours.
• Assists in collection development by providing subject area expertise for selection and de-selection.
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships and a professional environment.
• Represents the library within the UTMB community, and with other librarians.
• Collects data and statistics on reference, liaison and education activities.
• Maintains expertise by participating in relevant conferences, committees, workshops, and seminars.
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must possess communication skills and verbal presentation abilities for interaction with the library staff and users.
• Ability to plan, organize, set and accomplish goals, and be self-motivated.
• Ability to analyze / evaluate data and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to promote and work in a team concept to accomplish goals.
• Ability to be assertive and flexible while working under constant time constraints.
• Knowledge of library science principles and procedures.
• Ability to conduct literature searches in multiple platforms and databases.
• Thorough knowledge of health science literature and reference tools.