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Manager Library Services for Van Andel Research Institute-University Libraries

Job no: 492570
Work type: EAP - Executive, Administrative, Professional
Location: Grand Rapids
Categories: Library

Summary:

Grand Valley State University (GVSU) Libraries seeks highly motivated and collegial applicants for a librarian position. This position is a non-tenure track position at the rank of Administrative Professional (AP), a professional, non-faculty classification. This individual will report to GVSU Libraries Head of Professional Programs and will work as a solo, contract librarian with the Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) Library located at 333 Bostwick Ave., NE, Grand Rapids, Ml. ·

Responsibilities – Essential Functions

The Library Manager oversees the VARI library budget; collaborates with VARI IT to administer EZProxy; manages and negotiates licenses and subscriptions for online and print collections; maintains the VARI library's SharePoint page; facilitates interlibrary loans; leads library orientations for faculty, staff, interns, and graduate students; provides library instruction; designs instruction guides for library resources; conducts literature searches and citation analysis metrics searches; chairs the VARI Library Advisory Committee; collaborates with other VAI departments and GVSU Libraries faculty and staff as needed; participates in GVSU Libraries planning and assessment activities; attends GVSU Libraries unit and all-staff meetings; writes and provides annual reports to GVSU Libraries leadership.

Required Qualifications and Education:

• Master's degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association (ALA), or from a program in a country with a formal accreditation process as identified by ALA
• Familiar with research trends in health or biomedical libraries
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Demonstration of exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• A strong commitment to public service
• Knowledge of MS office products

Preferred Qualifications and Education: 

• Experience as a solo librarian
• Experience working in biomedical or health-related libraries
• Experience with collection development
• Experience with interlibrary loan practices
• Experience using MS SharePoint
• Familiarity using science and health related research databases, such as Web of Science, or PubMed
• Ability to learn and use new library and information technologies

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Campus: Grand Rapids

Application Deadline Date: June 9, 2017

How To Apply: Apply online at jobs.gvsu.edu and click "Apply now".  Include a cover letter addressing the qualifications for the position, a current resume or CV, along with three professional references. References will not be contacted until after an interview. The online application system will allow candidates to electronically attach these documents.  If you need assistance or have questions, call Human Resources at (616) 331-2215.  Additional information about GVSU is available on our website at www.gvsu.edu.

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Beth Martin

GVSU Libraries

Head of Professional Programs &

Interim Head of Liberal Arts

DEV 132A, Steelcase Library, Pew Campus

616.331.7344

martelia@gvsu.edu