Librarian I - Collection Development / HPD - 999515

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Primary Purpose:

Contributes to the advancement of knowledge and the pursuit of academic excellence through the performance of library-related services coordinating the selection and acquisition of digital, print and other innovative resources for HPD Library and its supported areas. Performs reference and instruction with the Reference Department by assisting faculty and other library staff in integrating new academic technology strategies for teaching, learning and research.

Job Category: Exempt

Hiring Range: 

Pay Basis:  Annually

Subject to Grant Funding? No  

Essential Job Functions: 

1. Develops and maintains knowledge of the market for medical/health sciences library resources. Stay abreast of current developments and trends in the acquisition of library materials, the publishing market, and new technologies.

2. Evaluates current acquisitions and collection development policies and procedures and recommend appropriate changes, especially in response to changing technology. Provides planning for expanding the collection as well as removing outdated material.

3. Serves as primary contact for vendor and publisher representatives and tracks vendor performance.

4. Works closely with Liaison Librarians to evaluate the current collection, determines areas of need, and provide suggestions for acquisition of materials.

5. Works closely with Technical Services staff to acquire and maintain all library resources, including journals, print monographs, electronic resources and databases.

6. Provides reference and liaison services, including instruction, to one or more HPD Colleges in conjunction with the Reference Department.

7. Implements, leads, and builds inter-departmental partnerships for projects related to library initiatives, such as 3-D printing and virtual reality.

8. Collaborates with faculty in research projects and writing for publication.

9. May be expected to assume responsibility for supervision of library support staff, volunteers, and/or student employees.

10. Serves as trainer for junior employees.

11. Completes special projects as assigned.

12. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements: 

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge:
1. English Language - General knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
2. Customer and Personal Service - General knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of user satisfaction.
3. Computers and Electronics - Working knowledge of computer hardware and software, including applications, programming, and/or systems configuration.
4. Education and Training - General knowledge of principles and methods for Academic Library Services. Including considerable knowledge of general community needs and interests in relation to library services in the areas of specialization
5. Education and Training - General knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
6. Clerical - General knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
7. Communications and Media - General knowledge of media production, visual, verbal, and interactive communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and persuade via written, oral, and visual media.

Skills:
1. Reading Comprehension - Proficient understanding of written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
2. Active Listening - Proficient skills in giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
3. Speaking - Proficient skills in talking to others to convey information effectively.
4. Writing - Proficient skills in communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
5. Critical Thinking - Basic skills in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
6. Instructing - Proficient skills in teaching others how to do something.
7. Service Orientation - Proficient skills in actively looking for ways to help people.


Abilities:
1. Fluency of Ideas - The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
2. Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
3. Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
4. Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
5. Selective Attention - The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.


Physical Requirements and Working Environment:
1. Speech Recognition - Must be able to identify and understand the speech of another person.
2. Speech Clarity - Must be able to speak clearly so others can understand you.
3. Near Vision - Must be able to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
4. Travel - Must be able to travel on a daily and/or overnight basis.
5. May be required to work nights or weekends.
6. May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
7. May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to pens, pencils, and computer keyboards.

Required Certifications/Licensures: 

Required Education: Masters degree in Library Science

Major (if required: 

Required Experience: Masters degree from an ALA accredited program.

Preferred Qualifications: 

1. Library experience in Health Care Education preferred.

2. Experience in training, and coordinating workflow in a technical service library setting.

Is this a safety sensitive position? No  

Background Screening Required?  No  

Pre-Employment Conditions: 

Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.