Location: Galveston,TX, USA
Head of Technical Services - Moody Medical Library
**Galveston, Texas, United States**
Executive - Business Professional
UTMB Health
Requisition # 2405571
**Job Description:**
**Function:** The Head of Technical Services provides leadership, coordination and administration of all technical services operations and procedures including acquisitions, serials, cataloging, collection development of digital & print resources, and supervises professional and support staff.
**Scope:** Moody Medical Library and all schools
**_Essential Job Functions:_**
+ Manages and executes all technical service functions and procedures including acquisitions, cataloging, processing and serials control
+ Coordinates collection development of digital and print resources
+ Manages and maintains the automated and integrated library systems and other applications that support library services
+ Maintains an accurate and current record of library collections
+ Maintains current awareness of new products, developments and standards in technical services and library technology
+ Communicates with vendors and contributes to negotiation and licensing of library resources
+ Creates documentation and instructs staff on automated systems, new technology and technical service procedures
+ Facilitates access to electronic resources
+ Evaluates, revises and formulates policies related to technical services
+ Maintains statistics and produces related management reports
+ Investigates, evaluates and implements continuous improvement of technical services operations
+ Responsible for the recruitment, retentions and development of the technical services staff including performance appraisals, discipline, hiring and interviewing
+ Leads staff meetings and represents the department at meetings, within the UTMB community, and with other libraries and librarians throughout the region and the country
+ Participates in relevant conferences, workshops, seminars and serves as a member on appropriate planning groups
+ Evaluates unit performance in meeting operational goals and objectives
+ Develops goals and objectives, assesses future needs and develops both short- and long-range plans
+ Performs other library duties and participates in special projects as needed
**Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:**
+ Advanced proficiency in descriptive cataloging and subject classification of health-related materials in all formats, including rare books and manuscripts
+ Experience with managing integrated library systems
+ Demonstrated knowledge of AACR2R, MARC format, NLM, LC classification, authority control and bibliographic utilities
+ Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in library automation technology
+ Demonstrated ability to work quickly, prioritize and manage tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, professional environment
+ Meticulous attention to detail, efficiency and thoroughness
+ Strong leadership, analytical, organizational and project management skills
+ Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communications skills
+ Excellent problem-solving skills; displays good judgment in decision-making and project management
+ Ability to work well independently and collaboratively in a team environment
+ Ability to train and work effectively with individuals at all levels
+ Strong commitment to superior customer service
+ Advanced proficiency in Windows applications, Microsoft Office and Outlook
**Minimum Qualifications:**
+ Master's degree in library science from an American Library Association-accredited library school
+ 5 to 7 years of related managerial experience in library technical services
**Equal Employment Opportunity:**
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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