Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine

Job Title: Technical Service Librarian
Location: On Site in Provo, Utah
Schedule: Full Time, Exempt (Typically M-F; 40 hours per week)
Pay: Salary + Benefits Package Available (Optional)

The Technical Services Librarian at Noorda-COM Library is responsible for ensuring access to print and digital collections through electronic resources management. This role supports the library's mission to advance medical knowledge and research by providing expert assistance with literature searches and extensive electronic resources. The librarian will oversee cataloging, interlibrary loan operations, and contribute to student education and scholarly activities, fostering a positive digital user experience for faculty, students, and staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Assist the Director with executing the vision of the Noorda-COM Michael D. Elton Library.

· Manage the operations of library services within budget parameters.

· Oversee the life cycle of physical and electronic resources, including ordering, processing, and cataloging.

· Ensure the integrity of the library’s database of bibliographic records.

· Oversee interlibrary loan operations and manage electronic resource access.

· Nurture relationships with the Noorda community and assist with institutional repository administration.

· Create and present information literacy modules and content to students.

· Publish and present at conferences on library science topics.

· Troubleshoot electronic resource access issues with vendors.

· Maintain research guides and assist with library website user experience

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Certification:

· A master’s degree in library or information science from an ALA accredited program.

Required Experience:

· Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a professional role in a library or related institution is required.

· Experience in a health sciences library is preferred.

Required Qualifications:

· Knowledge of electronic resource management and access.

· Experience managing a knowledge base, link resolver, discovery service, and/or an integrated library system.

· Prior experience with Interlibrary Loan.

· Cataloging experience.

· Strong customer service orientation.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience providing library instruction.

· Working knowledge of medical information resources such as PubMed.

· Experience with copyright and fair use principles.

· Experience with Springshare products, PubMed, Koha, Google Scholar, Browzine, and individual publishers to link to Noorda’s electronic resources holdings.

· Experience in a health sciences library preferred, but academic or special library experience will be considered.

· Creative and scholarly work and service commitment commensurate with appointment to the level of Library Assistant Professor or above.

Skills amp; Abilities:

· Highly professional with honest, genuine, direct communication style, excellent interpersonal skills and emotional maturity with the essential ability to demonstrate tact, discretion and job diplomacy.

· Ability to contribute to a comfortable learning environment necessary to maintain a dynamic curriculum with a vision for growth.

· Must have the ability to work diplomatically and effectively with a variety of internal and external constituents.

· Proven track record of quality, integrity and trustworthiness.

· Ability to make common sense, evidence-based decisions.

Must be:

· Self-confident, strong leader, skilled decision-maker with ability to lead by influence and effectively communicate with various constituencies across the college.

· Exceptional at written, oral presentation, and listening skills.

· Able to work independently yet is an effective participant in cross-functional teams.

· Self-motivated, self-disciplined, have a strong work ethic and capable of establishing priorities in an executive setting.

· Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities and effectively handle frequent interruptions.

· Innovative, resourceful, detailed oriented, with excellent follow through skills.

· Capable of balancing multiple projects in stressful situations while meeting deadlines.

Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against individuals in any phase of the application or employment phase on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including medical characteristics, marital status, veteran status, economic status, genetic identification, political belief, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for fostering creativity and achieving our organizational goals. The College adheres to all relevant government statutes, and state and federal laws.