What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Research and Instruction, Health Library position at The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy?
Overview
Tufts University Hirsh Health Sciences Library invites applications from motivated candidates for the position of Associate Director. This role calls for macro management leadership of the Library's committed and capable staff. Please review the Application Instructions (below) to be fully considered by the committee.
The Hirsh Health Sciences Library (HHSL) is the primary library of the Tufts University Health Sciences Campus in Boston. The campus is comprised of the Tufts University School of Medicine, the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Public Health and Professional Degree Programs, the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, the Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA), and Tufts Medical Center. The library maintains collections in medicine, dental medicine, nutrition, veterinary medicine, and supporting collections in the basic sciences.
The Research & Instruction Department (R&I) is responsible for providing and developing services to meet the information needs of Tufts and Tufts-affiliated faculty, students, and staff. We provide a wide range of informational, instructional, and research support services to the Tufts community individually, in small groups, and through course-related instruction.
What You'll Do
The Associate Director of the Hirsh Health Sciences Library also works as the Head of Research & Instruction (R&I) and provides leadership and direction for all library services and programs. In this critical role, the Associate Director develops library strategic plans and initiatives in partnership with Library Director. Oversees day-to-day education, research, and reference operations of the Library, manages the R&I Department (including Circulation and Interlibrary Loan) and all aspects of library outreach.
Responsibilities include :
- Determines goals, strategies, plans and priorities for library in partnership with Director. Conducts library-wide assessments, evaluates data and reviews / develops plans to enhance library services and programs. Functions as administrator in charge in absence of library director. Oversees statistical requirements from outside agencies.
- Manages and supervises Research and Instruction Librarians. Oversees service delivery and develops and manages outreach strategies. Coordinates all aspects of education, reference, and research. Oversees librarian activities related to evidence synthesis projects, research data management, and scholarly communication. Facilitates librarian involvement in University research initiatives and library-led original research projects.
- Provides oversight for Interlibrary Loan and Circulation departments including hiring, training and evaluating performance and development opportunities. Ensures that staffing and organizational design align with library needs and priorities and leads library organization plans. Cultivates effective collaboration and teamwork.
- Determines service priorities and coordinates cross-library teams devoted to functional areas affecting the entire University, including research data management, repository services, research and instruction services, discovery platforms, and scholarly communication. Builds and sustains partnerships with key internal and external constituents and organizations.
- Works closely with Library Administrator and the Library Director on budget planning, merit, and projecting future needs of the library.
- Coordinates with Library Administrator to oversee library facilities and security needs and negotiates agreements and services with university operations divisions. Participates on space management and renovation planning.
- Develops and recommends strategy for library communications and technology plans and initiatives.
- Acts as primary liaison with school and University Communications on projects.
- Represents library and leads library, campus, and university-wide committees and working groups including TUSM Curriculum Committee and Tufts Libraries Council. Demonstrates substantial activity at local, regional and national organizations.
- Participates in reference, teaching, and circulation desk coverage as needed.
What We're Looking For
Application Instructions : To receive full consideration, interested individuals should apply online (Tufts Careers) and include : 1) a resume and 2) cover letter. The letter should address what interests you about this job, and your approach to leadership.
Basic Requirements :
Preferred Qualifications :
Pay Range
Minimum $103,950.00, Midpoint $129,950.00, Maximum $156,000.00
Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Salary : $103,950 - $156,000
