JOID 54323, Head Librarian, Zalk Veterinary Medical Library
The University of Missouri Libraries seek a Head Librarian to plan, direct and administer the programs and staff of the Zalk Veterinary Medicine Library. The librarian will work closely with faculty, clinicians, researchers, staff and students of the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) to provide integrated library services to support the mission of the College. The Veterinary Library supports research, education, and clinical care for the College of Veterinary Medicine, the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, MU veterinary clinics and research departments.
Description of Duties
- Oversee operations of the Zalk Veterinary Medical Library, including hiring, training and supervision of 2 FTE staff and student employees, and manage the library’s physical space. Develop training programs and establish performance and service standards in carrying out the mission of the Veterinary Medical Library.
- Provide outreach, reference, and instruction services to faculty, clinicians, researchers, staff and students of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine and partnering organizations.
- Provide high-quality research consultation and literature searches pertaining to veterinary medicine and animal health.
- Develop and update documentation, web resources and promotional content.
- Perform collection development in the veterinary sciences and animal health, including budget management and selection of resources.
- Build relationships and collaborate with University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine faculty and administrators on projects and administrative groups.
- Manage and promote use of the Veterinary Medical Library web site and Library-subscribed electronic resources through user instruction and outreach.
- Compile and evaluate library service and activity measures.
- Partner with colleagues across MU Libraries for collaborate services.
- Participate on and contribute to library-wide committees and work groups.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications: Master’s in information and/or Library Science from an ALA-accredited program or international equivalent.
Candidates will be evaluated on:
- Coursework or experience in veterinary, health or related field
- 3-5 years of library experience preferably in a health sciences setting
- 3 years of increasing supervisory or leadership experience
- Demonstrated experience and/or training in scoping and systematic reviews
- Familiarity with the Institutional Animal Care and use Committee (IACUC) protocols
- Strong service orientation and commitment to providing a welcome environment and outstanding customer service
- Progressively responsible experience in libraries OR relevant healthcare or academic sciences library setting
- Strong collaborative, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Experience working on research projects, individually and collaboratively
- Teaching experience, including creating online resources guides and tutorials
- Willingness to learn new skills and technologies
- Willingness to take an active role in developing a new library program and promoting a new suite of library services
Salary
Salary and librarian rank will be commensurate with experience within an expected range of $60,000-$75,000. This position holds non-tenure track (NTT) faculty status. For information regarding title and rank, please review the MU Libraries’ Librarian and Archivist Governance Document found at: https://libraryguides.missouri.edu/ld.php?content_id=79094147
Other Information
This position works out of Zalk Veterinary Medical Library at the University of Missouri, located within the College of Veterinary Medicine. The position has the option of a hybrid work schedule with occasional days working from home but primarily will be onsite Monday through Friday.
To Apply
Apply online at http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic with Job ID 54323. A cover letter, contact information for three references and CV must be uploaded through the brief online application.
Application review begins 01/15/2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The University Libraries are an open, active, and accessible learning environment, a hub for global information, and a secure repository for scholarship. We value freedom of access, diversity and inclusion, service to our community and state, and responsible stewardship. We seek candidates who share these values, who are active leaders engaged in the pursuit and discovery of knowledge and the advancement of education, and whose work will reflect a strong commitment to advance the teaching, research, and services of an engaged public University.
About Mizzou
Columbia, Mo., is known as an ideal college town, combining small-town comforts, community spirit and low cost of living with big-city culture, activities and resources. Home to nationally renowned public schools and other colleges and educational centers, Columbia is packed with restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals.
The University of Missouri was founded in 1839 in Columbia, MO, as the first public university west of the Mississippi River and the first state university in Thomas Jefferson’s Louisiana Purchase territory. MU provides all the benefits of two universities in one: It’s a major land-grant institution with a statewide mission of service to citizens and Missouri’s largest public research university. Mizzou is one of only 34 public universities, and the only public institution in Missouri, to be a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU). The MU Libraries belong to the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the Greater Western Library Alliance (GWLA), and the statewide MOBIUS consortium.
The state’s most comprehensive university, MU offers a wide variety of degree programs through a diverse array of colleges and professional schools. MU encourages innovative interdisciplinary collaboration, offering librarians opportunities to engage with users.
Mizzou has a diverse enrollment of over 30,000 students from every county in Missouri, every state in the nation and 120 countries. Mizzou graduates more than 9,000 students annually at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels.
Located in central Missouri with easy access to St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia, MO is consistently ranked one of America’s best places to live because of its excellent quality of life.
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Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits
This position holds non-tenure track faculty status (NTT) and will be hired at the appropriate rank of Librarian. For information regarding title and rank, please review the MU Libraries’ Librarian and Archivist Governance Document found at: http://library.missouri.edu/staff/libguides/Governance%20Document_rev2019.pdf.
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We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.
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