Manager - John Moritz Library

Best Care•Omaha, NE

47d•Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Methodist College, located in Omaha, Nebraska, is an accredited, private, not-for-profit nursing and healthcare college. It's where students live with meaning and discover what they want to give back to the world while thriving in a close-knit, caring community established in 1891. With an enrollment of over 1,100 students, NMC is small enough to truly care about each student and large enough to provide outstanding undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs in nursing and allied health. NMC students experience a holistic culture of caring while mastering the art and science of healthcare. They gain the skills and experience needed to become outstanding contributors to society through service-learning experiences, community-based education, and leadership development integrated throughout the curriculum. OUR MISSION As a health professions institution, we provide educational experiences for the development of individuals in order that they may positively influence the health and well-being of the community. We encourage applications from qualified individuals representing all backgrounds who identify with our mission. Candidates are encouraged to familiarize themselves with Nebraska Methodist College at https://www.methodistcollege.edu/about” By joining Nebraska Methodist College, you become part of a larger community. With Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in. Serves as the lead librarian and provides leadership and operational expertise for the John Moritz Library at Nebraska Methodist College. Ensures excellence in library services and resources that support the teaching, learning, and research needs of students, faculty, and staff across all programs. Responsible for reference, instruction, interlibrary loan, collection management, outreach, and administrative oversight of all library operations.

Requirements

Master's degree in Library and/or Information science
Minimum 3 years of professional experience in an academic or health sciences library setting.
Experience in library instruction, reference services, and interlibrary loan.
Demonstrated Leadership, organizational and management skills
Strong service orientation and interpersonal communication skills
Experience with library technologies, including OCLC WorldShare, DOCLINE, and electronic database management
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and learning technologies (LibGuides, LMS integration, etc.)
Knowledge of copyright and fair use in academic environments
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead development and delivery of information literacy instruction (in-person and online).
Provide reference support at point of need, by appointment, or virtually.
Collaborate with faculty to integrate library resources into courses.
Develop and maintain subject guides and digital tools (e.g., LibGuides).
Manage library website.
Represent the library at orientations and campus events.
Promote student engagement with library services and resources.
Provide training and support to faculty and staff on research and information access.
Lead day-to-day operations, communications and assessment of library services.
Supervise library student workers.
Maintain and report usage and service statistics.
Serve as library liaison for college-wide initiatives and planning.
Oversee acquisitions, serials, cataloging, and collection development.
Manage licensed databases and troubleshoot access issues.
Coordinate interlibrary loan services using OCLC WorldShare and DOCLINE.
Ensure compliance with copyright and licensing agreements.
Maintain knowledge of current and emerging trends in academic libraries.
Participate in College-wide initiatives and committee work.
Engage in professional development organizations and activities.
Perform projects and other duties as assigned.