Essential Job Functions: 

1. Develops and maintains knowledge of the market for medical/health sciences library resources. Stay abreast of current developments and trends in the acquisition of library materials, the publishing market, and new technologies.

2. Evaluates current acquisitions and collection development policies and procedures and recommend appropriate changes, especially in response to changing technology. Provides planning for expanding the collection as well as removing outdated material.

3. Serves as primary contact for vendor and publisher representatives and tracks vendor performance.

4. Works closely with Liaison Librarians to evaluate the current collection, determines areas of need, and provide suggestions for acquisition of materials.

5. Works closely with Technical Services staff to acquire and maintain all library resources, including journals, print monographs, electronic resources and databases.

6. Provides reference and liaison services, including instruction, to one or more HPD Colleges in conjunction with the Reference Department.

7. Implements, leads, and builds inter-departmental partnerships for projects related to library initiatives, such as 3-D printing and virtual reality.

8. Collaborates with faculty in research projects and writing for publication.

9. May be expected to assume responsibility for supervision of library support staff, volunteers, and/or student employees.

10. Serves as trainer for junior employees.

11. Completes special projects as assigned.

12. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements: 

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge:
1. English Language – General knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
2. Customer and Personal Service – General knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of user satisfaction.
3. Computers and Electronics – Working knowledge of computer hardware and software, including applications, programming, and/or systems configuration.
4. Education and Training – General knowledge of principles and methods for Academic Library Services. Including considerable knowledge of general community needs and interests in relation to library services in the areas of specialization
5. Education and Training – General knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
6. Clerical – General knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
7. Communications and Media – General knowledge of media production, visual, verbal, and interactive communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and persuade via written, oral, and visual media.

For more details and to apply, please visit https://nsucareers.nova.edu/jobs/librarian-i-collection-development-hpd-999515-fort-lauderdale-davie-florida-united-states