Head of Health Science Library Services
University at Buffalo Libraries
Reference: F1700061
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As the largest academic research library in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, the University at Buffalo Libraries have an extensive online and print collection, including many locally digitized collections covering a wide range of subject areas. There were more than 3.3 million uses of the Libraries’ print and digital collections last year. The 4.2 million volumes of the University Libraries include 767,000 e-books, and the journal holdings include over 162,000 scholarly journal subscriptions. Our holdings also include 6.2 million microforms, more than 43,000 music recordings, and a substantial multimedia collection. The University Libraries are comprised of eight physical facilities, including the Charles B. Sears Law Library and the Music Library. We serve over 3.8 million users per year in our buildings.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
We seek candidates who demonstrate awareness of trends in scholarly communication, evidence-based healthcare, interprofessional education/practice, and the information needs of clinicians, as well as those candidates who possess the ability to engage a variety of stakeholders. Candidates should be conversant in NIH public access policy compliance issues and similar requirements. The Head of HSLS will bring creativity to this leadership role and work closely with the AUL for REO to craft a strategic plan and vision for HSLS. The Head will guide and implement twenty-first century information services for the UB health sciences community. The successful candidate will serve as the head of and full member of the HSLS team and will contribute to the research literacy efforts of students, faculty, staff, and key partners of the health science schools and their affiliates. The Head of HSLS will directly supervise liaisons to all of UB’s health science schools. The Head of HSLS will advocate for appropriate staffing levels and establish regular continuing education opportunities for current staff. The successful candidate will communicate actively with fellow professionals through research, publishing, and presentations at local, regional, and national venues.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited program (or equivalent)
- At least five years of experience working in an academic health science library or library system
- Three or more years of managerial experience
- A record of successful leadership and administrative accomplishment
- Evidence of increasing responsibility in previous positions
- Extensive knowledge of scholarly resources used within the health sciences and/or related fields
- Extensive knowledge of the different information needs of the wide array of stakeholders in academic health science communities
- Proven leadership in implementing program assessment goals, strategies, and measures
- Strong service orientation and the ability to work effectively with colleagues, teaching faculty, clinicians, and community members in a diverse community
- Comfortable working in an environment undergoing transformative change
- Flexibility and the ability to react quickly to the changing needs of a vibrant academic community
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated professional development that includes publications, participation in professional associations and service to the profession, reflecting the capacity to achieve tenure
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Undergraduate or advanced degree in life science or health science field
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