Advertised jobs must be located in the Southern Chapter region and meet the requirements for ads in the MLA News.
Please send all job postings or question to the SC/MLA web site coordinator, Justin Robertson at jroberts@bbl.usouthal.edu.

VETERINARY MEDICAL LIBRARIAN
Auburn University Libraries seeks innovative, accomplished and user-focused candidates for the tenure-track faculty position as Veterinary Medical Librarian serving at the Cary Veterinary Medical Library to provide administrative and operational oversight of one of two campus branch libraries. The Veterinary Medical Librarian is responsible for establishing and maintaining strong and effective partnerships with the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Auburn University, a land grant institution with an enrollment of more than 22,000 students, invites applications for a twelve month tenure track position as Veterinary Medical Librarian.  The AU Libraries belong to the Association of Research Libraries, house a collection of more than three million volumes, and operate with a current materials budget of $5.8 million.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
The Veterinary Medical Librarian develops, manages and evaluates the collections, staff, and services of the Cary Veterinary Medical Library.  This staff includes 2 paraprofessionals and 2.25 FTE (6 total) student assistants. The Veterinary Medical Librarian selects materials to develop the Veterinary Medicine collection in support of the curricular and research interests of the College.  He/she is responsible for maintaining effective service environments, both physical and virtual, including reference and research consultation, library instruction, liaison with Veterinary Medicine faculty and students, and outreach.  He/she works with faculty and other campus groups to increase the library’s presence in new digital learning environments. As a member of the Library Faculty, he/she serves the University, contributes to the profession, and engages in professional development. Some night and weekend reference desk coverage may be required. This position reports to the Associate Dean for Public Services/Head of Reference and Instruction Services in the University Libraries.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

SALARY/BENEFITS
Minimum salary $49,190 for a Librarian II, higher with experience, or appointment as a Librarian III.  Rank will be commensurate with experience/qualifications. Twelve-month tenure track position.  Benefits include 20 days vacation; 12 days sick leave; participation in state teachers’ retirement (mandatory); other additional voluntary retirement plans available; health/life/disability insurance. 

APPLICATION
Application review process begins May 23, 2008, and will continue until a qualified candidate is selected and recommended for appointment. Complete application must include letter of interest, resume, names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three current references.  The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment; excellent communication skills required.

Apply to:
Linda Caudle, Executive Assistant and Business Manager, RBD Library, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849-5606; e-mail: caudlnm@auburn.edu

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

(2/6/2008)

ELECTRONIC RESOURCES/COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT LIBRARIAN

The University of South Alabama Biomedical Library is seeking a motivated, energetic librarian to manage electronic resources and coordinate acquisition/cataloging and collection development of print and electronic resources in the Biomedical Library. This is a tenure-track faculty position with rank at the instructor or assistant librarian level, depending on qualifications and reports to the Assistant Director for Collection Management.

• Required
  ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Strong service orientation
• Preferred
  Candidates with any combination of these qualifications: Demonstrated experience/interest in medical information; electronic resource management experience; acquisition and cataloging experience, preferably with the National Library of Medicine classification system; demonstrated knowledge of scientific research process, scholarly communication, and copyright and intellectual property issues; negotiating electronic licenses; excellent judgment and decision-making skills; familiarity and facility in working with vagaries of digital media; ability to adhere to rigorous accuracy and thoroughness requirements; ability to learn new systems and procedures quickly; flexibility to work independently and as part of a team; and computer skills in integrated library systems, database systems, word processing, and spreadsheets, as well as comfort in dealing with a variety of changes in systems licensed for users.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Acquires non-serial materials
• Manages monograph approval plan
• Identifies and downloads or creates descriptive cataloging for monographs, verifying and/or supplying appropriate subject headings, and NLM classification; uses Voyager, OCLC, WordCat, NLM Authority codes, and other systems to accomplish these tasks within established guidelines.  Works on special projects to add or enhance existing records
• Withdraws library materials, suppresses records, etc.
• Administers library electronic journal management system and maintains the library’s electronic book web page, updating, developing, and loading information as needed.

• Reviews licenses for electronic resources (books, journals, databases)

• Maintains, updates and analyzes annual journal and electronic resource usage statistics
• Chairs Electronic Resource Committee; coordinates collection development
• Compiles collection analyses, working with department liaisons
• Participates in Reference Desk coverage and weekend rotations

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participates in Library faculty planning and evaluation of library services and resources
• Professional development activities including: research and publication, professional continuing education, professional service, and other activities that support the University, its libraries and the profession
• Achieves and maintains membership in the Medical Library Association’s Academy of Health Information Professionals
• Serves as liaison to one or more departments of the College of Medicine, Nursing or Allied Health Professions
• Other duties as assigned

Salary/Benefits
Salary range: $40,000-$46,000, based on qualifications. The University of South Alabama has excellent benefits including: 8+ holidays, 20 vacations days/year; life, health and disability insurance, state retirement plan and other retirement options (http://www.southalabama.edu/humanresources/staffbenefits1.html#healthinsurance)
EEOC/AA/MFD
Review of applications will begin March 1, 2008, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Submit letter of application, resume, and the names and contact information for at least three references to:

Jie Li (jli@jaguar1.usouthal.edu)
Biomedical Library, CBBL 324
University of South Alabama
307 University Blvd.
Mobile, AL 36688
Phone: (251) 460-6890
Fax: (251) 460-6958

University of South Alabama (home)

HEAD OF ELECTRONIC RESOURCES/WEB DEVELOPMENT
The Charlotte Edwards Maguire Medical Library at Florida State University in Tallahassee Florida, is searching for the Head of Electronic Resources/Web Development.  This is a non-tenure track faculty position.  The successful candidate will be responsible for collection development, especially ensuring that high quality online materials and a wide array of electronic resources are readily available to virtual medical library users on a variety of platforms.  He/she will provide leadership in the development, maintenance and support of the virtual medical library’s web site.

The Maguire Medical library was founded in 2001 and supports a growing, community-based medical school with regional campuses established in several cities throughout Florida.  For information about the College, please see http://www.med.fsu.edu; about the library, see http://www.med.fsu.edu/library.   This is truly a career opportunity as we continue to develop our virtual library with all of its challenges and rewards in the post-web environment.  The medical librarians work with our faculty colleagues in developing a curriculum-based collection; with the directors of medical informatics and faculty development to bring the resources of the library to the desktop/laptop and classroom; and with students and faculty as we develop services and resources to meet their needs.
 
Required qualifications:

• Master’s degree in library or information science (MLS or MSLS) from an ALA accredited program.
• Experience in developing complex websites and building database-backed dynamic websites.
• Demonstrated ability to select, license and manage electronic resources and information.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant library experience.
• Commitment to a user-centered approach to Web-based services, including Web interfaces that meet the needs of library users. 

 
Desired qualifications:

• AHIP membership.
• Experience in an academic medical library.

Salary/Benefits:
Salary dependent on skills and experience; Excellent benefits package including TIAA/CREF.

How to apply:   Please send letter of application, resume and the names of three references to:

Barbara Shearer, Director
Maguire Medical Library,
Florida State University College of Medicine,
1115 West Call Street, Tallahassee, FL  32306-4300. 
(Telephone:  850-644-8970.  E-mail:  Barbara.Shearer@med.fsu.edu)  

In addition, apply at http://www.jobs.fsu.edu and refer to job opening ID # 25423.

Consideration of applications will begin June 1, 2008, and will continue until the position is filled.

(5/19/2008)

HEAD OF PUBLIC SERVICES
The Charlotte Edwards Maguire Medical Library at Florida State University in Tallahassee Florida is searching for a Head of Public Services.  This is a non-tenure track faculty position.  The successful candidate will be responsible for  planning, delivering and coordinating the full range of public services functions.   A strong public service perspective, experience and enthusiasm for delivering services in a physical and virtual library both to campus-located and distant students and faculty, and an interest in developing new and innovative services are required.

The Maguire Medical library was founded in 2001 and supports a growing, community-based medical school with regional campuses established in several cities throughout Florida.  For information about the College, please see http://www.med.fsu.edu; about the library, see http://www.med.fsu.edu/library.   This is truly a career opportunity as we continue to develop our virtual library with all of its challenges and rewards in the post-web environment.  The medical librarians work with our faculty colleagues in developing a curriculum-based collection; with the directors of medical informatics and faculty development to bring the resources of the library to the desktop/laptop and classroom; and with students and faculty as we develop services and resources to meet their needs.
 
Required qualifications:

• Master’s degree in library or information science (MLS or MSLS) from an ALA accredited program.
• Working knowledge of both print and non-print library resources, including Internet resources and electronic journal, bibliographic and citation databases.
• Experience and working knowledge of a variety of productivity and bibliography management software applications.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with a variety of people within a team framework.

Preferred qualifications:

• AHIP membership.
• Three years of experience in an academic medical library.

 Salary/Benefits:
Salary dependent on skills and experience; Excellent benefits package including TIAA/CREF

How to apply:  How to apply:   Please send letter of application, resume and the names of three references to:

Barbara Shearer, Director
Maguire Medical Library,
Florida State University College of Medicine,
1115 West Call Street, Tallahassee, FL  32306-4300. 
(Telephone:  850-644-8970.  E-mail:  Barbara.Shearer@med.fsu.edu)  

In addition, apply at http://www.jobs.fsu.edu and refer to job opening ID # 25422.

Consideration of applications will begin June 1, 2008, and will continue until the position is filled.

(5/19/2008)

HEAD, KNOWLEDGE RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
(Revised)

Florida International University (FIU) College of Medicine invites applications for Head, Knowledge Resource Development in the Medical Library. This is the first medical school to open in a major metropolitan area in a quarter –century and the first public medical school in South Florida. This position is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the creation of a medical library to support the College.

Responsibilities: The Head, Knowledge Resource Development performs as a key member of the library team, functioning as assistant director in the director’s absence. Primary responsibilities involve building a digital resource collection, and devising and managing effective access points for distributed College of Medicine programs. This will be a non-tenure track faculty appointment in the COM..

Qualifications: Master’s in library/information science from an ALA-accredited program, experience in collection development, ability to catalog and link digital resources, willingness to explore new modalities for access, and solid interpersonal and communication skills. Preference for health science or related experience.

Salary range: $75,000-$80,000.

Benefits: Miami is vibrant, world class city with an endless variety of cultural, sports, and entertainment activities. FIU is a pre-eminent public research institution with numerous professional schools and colleges. Its location by the turnpike on Miami’s western border affords easy access from city and suburbs.  The institution provides a broad choice of excellent benefits, including full retirement contribution. Florida citizens pay no state income tax.

Applications: Interested applicants must apply online at www.fiujobs.org, position #6004. Review of applications will begin in mid-April.. Candidates will continue to be considered until position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to: David W. Boilard, (305) 348-0643 or dboilard@fiu.edu

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and is an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer & Institution.

(3/24/2008)

REFERENCE, EDUCATION & OUTREACH SERVICES LIBRARIAN

The Louis Calder Memorial Library of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine/Jackson Health System is seeking an energetic, creative, outgoing, team-oriented Librarian, Assistant Professor for its Reference, Education & Outreach Services Department available February 1, 2008.  Together with four other librarian faculty, this position provides reference, computer search and consultation services from remote locations, library offices or at the reference desk to medical center faculty, staff, students, patients and community-based individuals; participates in the provision of education services, such as teaching EBM in the undergraduate and graduate medical school curricula, instruction on a wide array of bibliographic databases and citation management programs, and creating print and virtual education support resources; participates in the development and implementation of outreach services, including health literary initiatives, to the medical center and community-based constituencies, including Latin America; and assists with the Library’s assessment and strategic planning initiatives.

Located in sub-tropical, metropolitan Miami, the University of Miami/Jackson Medical Center provides internationally renowned patient care services and research programs in ophthalmology, AIDS, diabetes, spinal cord injury, cancer, genomics, and other areas and has a regional campus in Boca Raton.  The Louis Calder Memorial Library has 37 FTE faculty and staff, excellent electronic resources, a division of Biomedical Communications, and together with the University of Miami Library an ever expanding digitization program.  The successful candidate will have an ALA-accredited Masters degree in library/information science, exceptional service orientation, able to work effectively as a team member or individually, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and previous library experience.  Relevant experience in a health sciences library, formal coursework in the health and/or biological sciences, and fluency in Spanish are highly desirable.  Salary is negotiable, commensurate with experience, with a benefits package including TIAA/CREF, health, dental, and long-term care insurance options.  Interested individuals are invited to send applications, with a cover letter and three references to:

Gretel Rodriguez, Coordinator
Medical Library Administration
Louis Calder Memorial Library
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
P.O. Box 016950 (R-950)
Miami, FL 33101
or:
grodriguez4@med.miami.edu

EO/AA Employer

(2/6/2008)

LEADING A NEW HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARY FOUNDING FACULTY FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, ORLANDO COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Medical advances begin with those who are prepared to lead in a knowledge-based environment of shared learning and uncompromising inquiry. The University of Central Florida College of Medicine is committed to building the premier academic medical college in the nation. For our dedicated team of educators, it means the opportunity to profoundly affect the next generation of medical professionals and beyond. As the country’s sixth largest public institution of higher learning with nearly 49,000 students, the University of Central Florida offers extraordinary resources for our mission, combined with a solid foundation in technology and sciences. Founding the first allopathic medical school in the U.S. in over 20 years, we are inviting the best professionals to set the highest standards in research, education and patient care. Pending accreditation from the LCME, charter classes may begin as early as Fall of 2009.

DIRECTOR, HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARY
We are currently seeking applications and nominations for the position of Director of the Health Sciences Library of the new UCF College of Medicine. The Health Sciences Library will support the College of
Medicine and its Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, and various health professions that will be located at the UCF Health Sciences Campus at Lake Nona, approximately 20 miles south of the Orlando campus. The Health Sciences Library is being established as a unit wholly operated within the College of Medicine, while maintaining a strong cooperative relationship with the university’s larger library system.

The Health Sciences Library is approximately 14,000 square feet and will be located on the second floor of a new four story College of Medicine 170,000 square foot building at the UCF Health Sciences Campus at Lake Nona. The new state-of-the- art library will provide an environment in support of health care, education and research. The library will include small and medium group study areas, reading space, computer lab and training room, an information commons as well as compact shelving, periodicals, reference and special collections. Other spaces included are staff offices, support desks, copying and printing areas as well as a break room. Emphasis will be placed on virtual library services and resources. Collections will include a wide variety of print and electronic materials. The electronic collection will be enhanced through state and national consortium relationships. Students and faculty members will also be provided with access to the State
University Libraries’ shared catalog.

RESPONSIBILITIES
As Director, you will have overall authority and responsibility for the successful start-up, planning, direction, and operation of all administrative and service functions of the Health Sciences Library. The Director reports to the Associate Dean for Planning and Knowledge
Management in the College of Medicine and will maintain a close working relationship with the Director of UCF Libraries.  Working with the
Director of Educational Support Services in the College of Medicine, you will have a leadership role in the college’s education technology and knowledge management activities. The college’s goal is to develop an integrated system to identify, create, represent, and distribute explicit and tacit knowledge for reuse, awareness, and learning across the campus that meets the needs of the users. You will play a central role in supporting the academic, research, and clinical enterprises of the UCF Health Sciences Campus at Lake Nona. 

You will be responsible for fostering a team approach to managing the library; creating an environment that promotes growth, creativity and motivation among the staff; developing and applying technology tools for teaching, learning, assessment, and outreach; integrating library training programs into the health sciences curricula and clinical environment; directing fiscal and human resource administration of the library; providing for the strategic use of knowledge resources; developing partnerships that produce sources of external funding (grants, endowments, naming opportunities, gifts); building cooperative relationships with the faculty, College of Medicine administration, biomedical researchers, University Libraries, university, and the off-campus health sciences community; and participating in local, state, regional, and national professional associations.

STAFF
Initial staffing is budgeted for nine full-time positions including five librarians and four support staff, with a projected total staffing of 16 FTE by 2012. Three or four of the initial nine positions will be direct reports. You will be a key participant in the final determination of staffing requirements. 

QUALIFICATIONS
To qualify for this exceptional opportunity, you must have a Master in Library Science (or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited program, and at least seven years experience in an academic health sciences or medical library, three years of which is at a supervisory level. Your application will be stronger if you have substantial experience in progressively more responsible positions in health sciences or medical libraries; demonstrated leadership in effecting change in a challenging and complex information and knowledge-rich environment; a management style that is inclusive and collaborative and that empowers others to excel; current knowledge and understanding of the changing roles and technologies of academic health sciences, research, and clinical libraries and ability to guide their evolution; experience in budgeting, collection development, and reference/instructional services; successful experience in identifying, writing, and securing funding or grant opportunities; knowledge of current trends in medical education; knowledge of collections and technical services; experience with strategic planning; demonstrated ability to work well with a diverse employee and user community and to work within a collegial environment; strong analytical and decision-making skills; excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of on- and off-campus constituencies; ability to network effectively with professional colleagues and work in consortia; and documented accomplishments in research, scholarship, service, and outreach.

You will be a full-time, non-tenure track faculty member. We offer competitive compensation (minimum salary $110,000) and excellent benefits including generous health insurance benefits, employer-funded retirement options, 22 paid annual days, 13 sick days, nine holidays and, no state income tax.

For immediate consideration, please forward your curriculum vitae, cover letter and contact information for five references via email to Allen Abramson at aabramso@mail.ucf.edu. Your cover letter should address your specific competencies related to required and preferred qualifications. If you are a finalist, you will be asked to make a presentation in a group setting on a topic selected by the university.
You are requested to voluntarily complete the Applicant Data Survey at:
http://www.hr.ucf.edu/web/forms/employment/Surv_hr.pdf.

Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the positions are filled. UCF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Search materials are available for public review as provided by Florida statute.

Cynthia Kisby, MLS
Head, Regional Campus Libraries
University of Central Florida Libraries
P. O. Box 162666
Orlando, FL 32816-2666
(407) 823-2890 (407) 823-2529 FAX

(2/6/2008)

BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH LIBRARIAN

The Woodruff Health Sciences Center Library of Emory University seeks a knowledgeable, energetic, motivated and service-oriented individual to deliver innovative research and instructional services and to develop print and electronic collections in the areas of cell biology, biochemistry, and human genetics. The librarian in this position will join a creative, enthusiastic, and user-oriented Reference and Instructional Services Department.  The Biomedical Research Librarian will work closely with faculty, students and administrators to support research initiatives, academic endeavors, and grant activities in biomedical fields.  The main focus will be to establish a strong service liaison with basic sciences departments to gauge their information needs and to promote library resources and services.

Qualified applicants are required to have an ALA-accredited MLS and documented post-graduate experience in the biological sciences, or a Masters or PhD degree in the biological sciences and prior library experience.  Excellent presentation, instruction, and communication skills as well as the ability to work effectively both collaboratively and individually are required.

Salary: Starting at $42,000 depending on education and experience.  Paid holidays, 24 vacation days and excellent fringe benefits, including TIAA/CREF eligible.

For a full job description and application information visit:  http://www.healthlibrary.emory.edu/jobs

(3/17/2008)

CLINICAL PHARMACY LIBRARIAN
(Assistant or Associate Librarian)

The Monroe F. Swilley, Jr. Library Mercer University/Atlanta seeks a Clinical Pharmacy Librarian (Assistant or Associate Librarian level) to develop and deliver sophisticated information services and resources to faculty and students of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

Reports to the Associate Director for Public Services   Focuses on evidence-based practice tools for the College of Pharmacy and Physician Assistant curriculum and the information needs of the faculty in a fast-paced academic health sciences environment.

This is a full-time, twelve-month, non-tenure track appointment with faculty status and academic rank.
Application information (including complete position description) can be found at www.Mercerjobs.com. If this sounds interesting and challenging, we want to hear from you!

Judith Brook 
Associate Dean of University Libraries
Monroe F. Swilley, Jr. Library
Mercer University

(2/6/2008)

LIBRARIAN, COLLECTION SERVICES
Woodruff Health Sciences Center Library
Emory University, Atlanta, GA

The Woodruff Health Sciences Center Library Emory University seeks a dynamic, service oriented information professional to participate in the selection, acquisition and management of health sciences materials in a variety of formats. This position works closely with subject specialists to review, analyze, and develop library collections, taking a lead role in conducting and evaluating trials on new electronic resources. Incumbent works collaboratively with staff from other Emory libraries in managing electronic resources and implementing an electronic resource management system. Position provides an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in electronic resources management.  This position will report to the Head of Collection Services.  Full description  www.healthlibrary.emory.edu/jobs

Salary and benefits:
Minimum $42,000 with 24 days vacation and excellent fringe benefits, including TIAA/CREF as eligible.

Application:
Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references to:   Bonita Bryan, Head Collection Services, Woodruff Health Sciences Center Library, Emory University, 1462 Clifton Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30322, or libbrb@emory.edu .   Emory University is an equal Opportunity/Affirmation Action Employer.

(2/6/2008)

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

Assistant or associate professor to serve as a senior member of the library’s leadership and management team, Rowland Medical Library, University of Mississippi Medical Center.  Responsibilities include assisting the director in the fiscal and organizational management of the library, strategic planning, establishing goals and objectives, policy determination and interpretation, establishing and evaluating programs and managing library personnel.  In collaboration with the director, the associate director manages the procurement and integration of information technology systems, prepares statistical and annual reports, administers special projects, and represents the library on medical center committees.  Indirectly supervises several division heads.  This is a tenure-track position that reports to the director.

Qualifications: 
ALA-accredited Master’s degree in library/information science and 8-10 years experience with increasing levels of responsibility and supervision of professional and paraprofessional staff with at least 5 years in a health sciences library.  Preferred qualifications include membership in the Academy of Health Information Professionals, experience with technical services operations, integrated library systems management, Web development and design, strong computer skills, and grant writing experience. Priority consideration will be given to candidates with knowledge or experience with the biomedical literature and collection development, academic medical center operations, excellent oral and written communications and interpersonal skills, leadership and organizational skills and a background of professional service, publication, and continuing education.  Salary and faculty rank will be determined by the qualifications and experience from a minimum of $60,000. 

The Rowland Medical Library serves the schools of medicine, dentistry, nursing, health related professions and graduate studies in health sciences as well as the University Hospitals and Clinics and other affiliated health care and research programs. 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  EOE m/f/d/v.

(2/6/2008)

HEAD, ARCHIVES AND HISTORY

Assistant or associate professor to organize and manage the recently established Division of Archives and History, Rowland Medical Library, University of Mississippi Medical Center.  Responsibilities include development, planning and supervision of the division’s operations; identification, acquisitions, processing, cataloging, digitization and preservation of rare, special collections, institutional archival materials, books, manuscripts and other materials in all formats; creation and maintenance of a computer bibliographic database for the Horizon integrated library system using MARC and EAD records; organization and management of specialized reference, research and outreach services; establishment of a donor program; preparation of exhibits, training division staff; formulation and implementation of division policies; leadership in coordinating medical center archives policy; and coordination of photographic, reproduction and digitization services. Supervise one full time library technician position.  This is a tenure-track position that reports to the library director.

Qualifications: 
ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent Masters degree in a relevant field and six to eight years library/archives experience of which three must be in the area of archival, special collections, manuscript or records management in a corporate or institutional setting; formal archival training; supervisory experience.  Additional advanced degree and membership in the Academy of Health Information Professionals or the Academy of Certified Archivists preferred.  Priority consideration will be given to applicants with demonstrated success in archives organizational records administration,  application of standards in archival management systems, knowledge of the history of the health sciences and its related sources, archival digitization, preservation and processing, training in rare book librarianship, donor relations, instructional activities in the use of primary source materials, as well as skills in excellent oral/written communications, good interpersonal relations and a commitment to preserving the medical center’s heritage.  Salary and faculty rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience from a minimum of $54,000.

The Rowland Medical Library serves the schools of medicine, dentistry, nursing, health related professions and graduate studies in the health sciences as well as the University Hospitals and Clinics and other affiliated health care and research programs.  The archives contain limited sources of unprocessed institutional records, manuscript collections, photographic materials and health sciences historical monographs.

Send letter of application, curriculum vita, names, addresses, telephone numbers of three references to: 
Ada M. Seltzer, Professor and Chair, Academic Information Services and Director,
Rowland Medical Library,
University of Mississippi Medical Center,
2500 N. State St.,
Jackson, MS  39216-4505. 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  EOE m/f/d/v. 

(2/6/2008)