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Tuesday, February 5, 2013

F/T - Assist Dir/Resources Mgmt - NY Medical College (Valhalla, NY)

Assistant Director, Resources Management 

NY Medical College, Health Sciences Library

URL http://www.nymc.edu/depthome/hr/available_postings.asp
Period February 1, 2013
Position Reports To Director of Health Sciences Library
Location Valhalla, NY
Travel Required 10 percent of the time (approximate)
Starts On Jan. 31, 2013, 11:32 a.m.
Code Assistant Director

 

Jobs Information

Description
Position summary:  Provides day to day management of the acquisitions, cataloging, and serials functions of the Health Sciences Library (HSL) of New York Medical College (HSL) including collection development and e-resources. The incumbent in this position supervises 5 FTEs, including professionals (2.6) and support staff (2.0), and serves as a member of the senior management team.  The incumbent must be able to articulate resources management functions within the vision and mission of the university and the library’s strategic plans.

Specific Duties: 
  • Day to day management of acquisitions, cataloging and serials control; serves as chief cataloger;
  • Manages the content of the integrated library systems (ILS) and other relevant applications;
  • Investigates, implements and evaluates continuous improvement of technical services capabilities (including training, performance appraisals, discipline, hiring and interviewing);
  • Maintains and evaluates the integrity of record data and quality control for inclusion in the ILS;
  • Manages the materials budget;
  • Chairs the internal Collection Development Committee and its activities; 
  • Develops grants and projects for external sources of funding;
  • Coordinates the development and maintenance of library-sponsored databases, such as the faculty author bibliography and discipline-specific resources;
  • Continually maintains the SERHOLD and OCLC holdings records
  • Provides analyses of interlibrary data and other sources of data concerning lending, borrowing, and copyright;
  • Participates as a key member of the library’s senior management team;
  • Serves as staff for the Faculty Senate Library and Academic Support Committee;
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Experience
• ALA-accredited MLS;
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in one or more library technical services areas;
• Demonstrated ability to articulate a vision and mission for resources management functions as part of the digital library;
• Effective management experience, preferably in a technical services area;
• Solid working knowledge and expertise in cataloging, archives database development and maintenance;
• Demonstrated organizational abilities to develop and manage staff.
Preferred:
• Demonstrated knowledge of AACR2 (soon RDA), MARC, NLM & LC classifications, authority control and bibliographic utilities;
• Experience managing integrated library systems;
• Meticulous attention to detail, efficiency and thoroughness;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a changing environment;
• Understanding of technical services, archives, workflows, & both current and future trends;
• Eligible for membership in MLA Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP).
Education Required
See above.

Company Information

New York Medical College, Health Sciences Library
15 Dana Road
Valhalla NY 10595
US

Contact Information

Piedade Rodrigues
Phone: 914 594-4208
Fax: 914 594-4191
Contact Method
Please contact Alicia Parrish, Human Resources,Employment Manager
alicia_parrish@nymc.edu
Phone#: (914) 594-4564
Fax #: (914) 594-4309