Manager, Research Support and Education Services Unit

Manager, Research Support and
Education Services Unit

Description of Position:
The Manager of the Library's Research Support and Education Services (RSES) Unit actively guides and supports the Library's in-person and online educational activities. In addition, the Manager oversees and provides biomedical information research support for UT Southwestern's clinical, research and educational missions.

The RSES unit assists faculty, staff, and students in meeting information needs whenever and wherever necessary to support patient care, research, and education. The RSES Manager works with unit members to develop individual and team skills in order to continuously refine and improve the unit for a dynamic user community. The Manager provides leadership in the ongoing development of new and existing reference and education services; contributes to building a climate that advocates an effective service-oriented philosophy throughout the organization; and serves as an advocate for current and emerging technologies and practices to enhance library services.

This individual reports to the Deputy Director and Assistant Vice President for Library Services.
Responsibilities:
Manages, directs, evaluates, and ensures the quality of unit operations and five FTEs
Works collaboratively with unit members to plan and deliver a variety of educational activities
Instructs students, faculty, and staff in such topics as evidence based medicine, database searching, and research techniques
Performs searches of major biomedical databases and provides research support
Serves as a library liaison to campus departments
Monitors evolving trends, best practices, and standards
Seeks opportunities for new or improved services
Contributes to the Library's strategic planning process
Provides leadership to the Library through participation in its management council
Participates in teams, task forces, special projects, and other Library activities
Required Qualifications:
MLS or equivalent from an ALA accredited institution
Three years professional library experience
Two years of management experience
Experience in a biomedical environment
Ability to work effectively within a collaborative, team oriented environment
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of current library and information environments
Strong customer service orientation
Commitment to lifelong learning and continuous professional development
Ability to work creatively within a rapidly changing environment
Desired Qualifications:
Two years of management experience in an academic library
Three or more years experience in an academic biomedical environment
Biomedical searching expertise
Excellent teaching skills
Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Institutional Environment:
The UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas Library is dedicated to serving the UT Southwestern community by providing biomedical information services that make a difference. The Library's strength lies in the successful juncture of timely, high quality information resources and carefully designed and evaluated client services. The Library serves a medical school, allied health school, and graduate school of biomedical sciences as well as four hospitals. The Library's resources include a staff of over 50 members, a 250,000 volume collection, more than 55,000 electronic journal subscriptions, and a Web site receiving over 1.5 million hits per year.
UT Southwestern is recognized as one of the leading research, clinical, and educational institutions in the country. There are four Nobel Prize winners on the faculty – more than any other medical school in the world. In addition, three-fourths of Texas' medical members of the National Academy of Sciences are UT Southwestern faculty.
Cosmopolitan Dallas offers numerous cultural, educational, and entertainment opportunities, affordable housing, a mild climate, and a strong economy. Train and bus lines run through campus and the University offers a discounted annual pass. There is no state income tax in Texas.
How To Apply:
This position is a non-tenure appointment and is available immediately. Applications received before November 15, 2008 will be given priority. The minimum salary is $56,000, based on experience and qualifications. UT Southwestern provides generous benefits and is an equal opportunity employer.
Send letter of application, resume, and names and contact information for three references to:
Laurie Thompson
Assistant Vice President for Library Services
UT Southwestern Medical Center Library
5323 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75390-9049