Medical Librarian, Driscoll Children Hospital

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs.  As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.  

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* Manages Driscoll Children's Hospital Library, including the development of the annual budget, provision of regular reports to supervisors and Library Advisory Committee, overseeing library environment, maintaining collections, and promoting/assessing services and collections.
* Attends meetings, serves on committees and boards as needed; communicates regularly and effectively with the Dean of University Libraries, the Director of Medical Education, with Bell Library Staff, and with DCH staff.
* Prepares and monitors hospital library budget and reports; provides reports to Director of Driscoll Medical Education and TAMU-CC Dean of Libraries as required and scheduled.
* May require occasional travel to Driscoll Children’s Hospital’s Rio Grande Valley location in Edinburg, TX.
* Supervises 1 full-time library employee.
* Maintains current knowledge through participation in professional development and professional organizations.
* May participate in research, scholarship, & creative activities (RSCA).
* Performs other relevant duties as assigned.
* Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution, or international equivalent.
* Two (2) years of professional (post‐MLS) experience in a medical library or two (2) years of professional experience in an academic library to include healthcare‐related background or experience that provides comparable preparation for the role.
* Evidence of leadership, effective communication, and interpersonal & collaborative skills.
* Demonstrated commitment to service excellence.
* Five (5) years related experience.
* Progressively responsible leadership/supervisory experience.
* Experience working independently, with minimal supervision.
* Experience supporting remote library users.
* Demonstrated ability to thrive in a rapidly-changing environment.
* Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
* Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS.The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee.

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