Jobs Kansas City Employment: Dental Librarian, 34829

Dental Librarian, 34829
University of Missouri-Kansas City

Libraries

Work at UMKC Hospital Hill Campus Work in Kansas City, Missouri

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dental Librarian, 34829

Please Note: This position will close and applications will not be accepted after March 30, 2010.

Contact:

5115 Oak St

Kansas City, MO 64110

Position Description

Job Description

Comprehensive research university library in exciting, affordable city, seeks candidates with energy, creativity, flexibility, and strong commitment to public service. {The Dental Library, as part of the Health Sciences Division of the University Libraries, provides information services and support to the faculty and students of the School of Dentistry, and other schools in the life sciences.}
- Provides the leadership in the delivery of all Dental Library services;
- Makes the Dental Library a viable part of the curriculum;
- Manages all aspects of the Dental Library (including the Instructional Resources Library). This includes personnel matters, collection development, space planning and program planning;
- Provides for the administration of the Health Sciences Library in the absence of the Director, Health Sciences Libraries.
- Participates in the strategic planning for the University Libraries and implements strategic initiatives as they apply to the Dental Library.
- Reports directly to the Director, Health Sciences Libraries.

Minimum Qualifications

- ALA-accredited MLS
- 3-plus years experience with increasing levels of responsibility and supervision of professional or paraprofessional staff.
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, planning, and organizational skills
- Ability to work positively, productively with diverse constituencies in environment of rapid change
- Strong public service commitment
- Evidence of mature judgment
- Evidence of professional initiative
- Understanding of scholarly research environment
- Potential to meet promotion requirements in non-tenure track appointment

Preferred Qualifications

- Additional graduate degree
- Experience in medical/dental library environment
- Experience working with health sciences faculty and/or user groups.
- Member of the Academy of Health Information Professionals

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Salary

Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience and excellent retirement/benefits package.

Application Deadline

3/30/2010

Comments

Please attach Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, and 3 References as one document for the "Resume" attachment. You may address your cover letter to: Peggy Mullaly-Quijas, Chair of Search Committee.

Dental Librarian, 34829

Please Note: This position will close and applications will not be accepted after March 30, 2010.

This position has been listed under the following classifications:

[University of Missouri-Kansas City Positions ]

[Administrative - NOS ]

[Education - NOS ]

[Education Support Staff ]

[Library/Media Services ]

[Dental Assistant ]

[Health Care - NOS ]

[Health Care Professional - NOS ]

[Posted 2010/02/08 ]

[Modify/Close Posting - 2587 ]

	Job Description
	Comprehensive research university library in exciting, affordable city, seeks candidates with energy, creativity, flexibility, and strong commitment to public service. {The Dental Library, as part of the Health Sciences Division of the University Libraries, provides information services and support to the faculty and students of the School of Dentistry, and other schools in the life sciences.} - Provides the leadership in the delivery of all Dental Library services; - Makes the Dental Library a viable part of the curriculum; - Manages all aspects of the Dental Library (including the Instructional Resources Library). This includes personnel matters, collection development, space planning and program planning; - Provides for the administration of the Health Sciences Library in the absence of the Director, Health Sciences Libraries. - Participates in the strategic planning for the University Libraries and implements strategic initiatives as they apply to the Dental Library. - Reports directly to the Director, Health Sciences Libraries.
	Minimum Qualifications
	- ALA-accredited MLS - 3-plus years experience with increasing levels of responsibility and supervision of professional or paraprofessional staff. - Exceptional interpersonal, communication, planning, and organizational skills - Ability to work positively, productively with diverse constituencies in environment of rapid change - Strong public service commitment - Evidence of mature judgment - Evidence of professional initiative - Understanding of scholarly research environment - Potential to meet promotion requirements in non-tenure track appointment
	Preferred Qualifications
	- Additional graduate degree - Experience in medical/dental library environment - Experience working with health sciences faculty and/or user groups. - Member of the Academy of Health Information Professionals
	Full Time/Part Time
	Full Time
	Salary
	Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience and excellent retirement/benefits package.
	Application Deadline
	3/30/2010
	Comments
	Please attach Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, and 3 References as one document for the "Resume" attachment. You may address your cover letter to: Peggy Mullaly-Quijas, Chair of Search Committee.