Expert Librarian - Patients Library

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an American Libraries Association (ALA) accredited program or other appropriate advanced degree.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team-based setting with consultation, flexibility, collaboration, and cooperation. 
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office and computer software applications.
•         A minimum of seven years of relevant experience, including at least four years managerial and leadership experience in an academic or research library.
•         Evidence of progressively increasing leadership, supervisory, or managerial responsibility.
•         Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and implementation.
•         Demonstrated understanding of current and emerging trends, issues, workflow, standards, and best practices in the management of healthcare collections, both circulating and non-circulating, with a strong commitment to user-centered design of services and collections.
•         Experience working with donors and developing external funding opportunities. Knowledge of regulations and compliance requirements for non-cash gifts and sponsored programs.
•         Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a collaborative management environment and to function effectively as a member of a leadership team.
•         Demonstrated success in writing and administering grants.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience working in a library setting.
• Demonstrated proficiency utilizing various library databases.
• Ability to be organized, flexible, and multi-task in a high volume and fast-paced environment.
•        Experience working with community stakeholder groups and community advisory committees.
•        Familiarity with exhibit curation and design of both physical and digital exhibitions.
•        Familiarity with born-digital and digital archive collections.

 Position and Application Details:

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. Additional questions, please reach out to Exodus Cardoza at exodus-cardoza@uiowa.edu

Additional Information:

• Classification Title: Expert Librarian
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full Time

Compensation

• Pay Level:5A
• Starting Salary Minimum: $54,522
• Starting Salary Maximum: $118,026

Contact Information:

• Patient Library
• Contact Name: Exodus Cardoza
• Contact Email: exodus-cardoza@uiowa.edu