Associate Director, Touro University, Henderson, NV

Position: Associate Director, Jay Sexter Library, Touro University Nevada, Henderson, Nevada

Touro University Nevada seeks an enthusiastic Associate Director for the Jay Sexter Library. The Jay Sexter Library is one of the first medical libraries that was planned as a primarily virtual library. The university is located in Henderson, Nevada, just 10 miles away from Las Vegas, Nevada. Current colleges and programs include the College of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.), the Physician Assistant Program, and the College of Health and Human Services (M.S.N., D.N.P., O.T., and Education). This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who enjoys being part of a forward-thinking, dynamic and collaborative environment. This is a full-time position with non-tenured faculty status. Excellent benefits, generous vacation/holiday package. Salary dependent on qualifications and experience. Touro University Nevada is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Overseeing overall electronic functions of the Jay Sexter Library, including the library website and the Innovative Interfaces Millennium integrated library stystem.
2. Working in a coordinated fashion with other Touro libraries to provide access to electronic resources.
3. Working in a coordinated fashion with other Touro libraries on the Innovative Interfaces Millennium integrated library system.
4. Overseeing compliance with various licensing agreements.
5. Promoting library services and information literacy.
6. Providing library orientation and training to new students and faculty.
7. Providing reference services and instruction for students, faculty and staff and mediated literature searches for faculty.
8. Instructing students, faculty, and staff in such topics as evidence based medicine, database searching, and research techniques, both in person and via distance learning.
9. Assisting in the development and implementation of Library services, policies and procedures.
10. Serving on faculty and university-wide committees.
11. Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

1. MLS/MLIS degree or equivalent from an ALA-accredited institution.
2. Knowledge of OCLC and integrated library systems such as Innovative Interfaces.
3. Knowledge of methods of accessing e-resources.
4. Working knowledge of online databases, particularly in medicine and education.
5. Good oral and written communication; excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
6. Strong customer service orientation.
7. Minimum of three years professional library experience, preferably in a health sciences library.
8. Excellent computer skills including MS Office. Knowledge of Office 2007 a plus.
9. Ability to work with other Touro campuses including those in California and New York.
10. Commitment to lifelong learning and continuous professional development.
11. Ability to work creatively within a changing environment.

How to apply:

Send cover letter, resume, names and addresses of three professional references to:

June Simms Director, Jay Sexter Library
Touro University Nevada
874 American Pacific Drive
Henderson, Nevada 89014

Fax resumes accepted: (702) 777-1743
Email resumes accepted: june.simms@tun.touro.edu