Manager John Moritz Library

Why work for Nebraska Methodist College:
Nebraska Methodist College located in Omaha Nebraska is an accredited private not-for-profit nursing and healthcare college. Its 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 1100 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 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. Its helping families grow by making each delivery special conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch going above and beyond for a patients 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.

Job Summary:

Responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions

Instruction & Reference (40%)

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.

Outreach & Service (25%)

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.

Management & Administration (15%)

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.

Resource Management (15%)

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.

Professional Development & Other Responsibilities (5%)

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.

Schedule:

Mon - Fri 8:30am to 4:30pm

Job Description:

Job Requirements

Education

• Masters degree in Library and/or Information science

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in an academic or health sciences library setting.
• Experience in library instruction reference services and interlibrary loan.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

License/Certifications

• N/A

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• 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

Physical Requirements

Weight Demands

• Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force.

Physical Activity

• Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
  • Balancing
  • Climbing
  • Carrying
  • Crawling
  • Crouching
  • Distinguish colors
  • Kneeling
  • Lifting
  • Pulling/Pushing
  • Reaching
  • Standing
  • Stooping/bending
  • Twisting
  • Walking
• Frequently Performed (34%-66%):
  • Hearing
  • Repetitive Motions
  • Seeing/Visual
  • Speaking/talking
• Constantly Performed (67%-100%):
  • Fingering/Touching
  • Grasping
  • Keyboarding/typing
  • Sitting

Job Hazards

• Not Related:
  • Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
  • Physical hazards (noise temperature lighting wet floors outdoors sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
  • Equipment/Machinery/Tools
  • Explosives (pressurized gas)
  • Electrical Shock/Static
  • Radiation Alpha Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray Cat Scan Gamma Knife etc)
  • Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet visible light infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)
• Rare (1-33%):
  • Chemical agents (Toxic Corrosive Flammable Latex)
  • Mechanical moving parts/vibrations

About Methodist:

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa more than 30 clinic locations a nursing and allied health college and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891 service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance health education outreach to our diverse communities and populations and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other classification protected by Federal state or local law.