Director of Medical and Health Sciences Libraries

Hanover, NH
Dana Biomedical Library
37 Dewey Field

The Director of Medical and Health Sciences Libraries provides strategic leadership and ongoing development for the Medical and Health Sciences Libraries at Dartmouth. They work in partnership with the academic and clinical leadership at the Geisel School of Medicine (Geisel), across the Dartmouth Health (DH) membership and affiliated institutions, and through the Dartmouth Libraries to provide high level support for research, scholarship, education, and patient care in the medical and health sciences. The role holder oversees and develops the integration of medical and health sciences library resources, programs and services across academic programs and clinical service delivery practice of Geisel and the Geisel-DH academic medical center. As part of the Dartmouth Libraries and the Geisel School of Medicine, the role holder and their team contribute to the overall strategic direction and implementation of the Libraries' initiatives across the Dartmouth campus and align priorities to Geisel's strategic focus. Reporting jointly to the Dean of Libraries and Geisel School of Medicine, the role holder will leverage their deep experience of medical education, their understanding of the interconnectedness of the research enterprise, and their collaborative partnerships to ensure the Medical and Health Sciences Libraries meet the current and emerging needs of their communities.

* ALA-accredited master's degree in library and/or information science, or an equivalent combination of an advanced subject or professional degree combined with relevant academic library experience.

* Minimum of 10+ years of professional librarian experience with 7+ years of management experience within an academic or health sciences library.

* Ability to define and articulate goals, set priorities, and evaluate impact and results.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

* Experience in resource planning, implementation and assessment.

* Ability to foster creativity and innovation by providing new perspectives, examining traditional workflows and structures, encouraging new ideas and implementing new approaches.

* Demonstrated knowledge of current trends and needs of researchers, funder mandates, and the research enterprise.

* Demonstrated knowledge of current trends and needs of medical education and clinical education.

* Demonstrated record of developing student-centered library programs, services, and spaces.

* Commitment to professional development at all levels.

* Demonstrated record of successful collaboration across different communities and networks.

* Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion and cultural awareness.

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

* Enthusiasm for technological innovation.

* Proficiency in generating and analyzing data from multiple systems.

* Minimum of ten+ years of management experience in an academic library.

* Credentials sufficient to be considered for a faculty appointment at Geisel School of Medicine (e.g. terminal degree, relevant work and educational experience).

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Provides strategic and collaborative leadership to ensure the Medical and Health Sciences Libraries are an integral part of the Geisel, Dartmouth, and DH ecosystem for education, research and clinical missions through the provision of information resources, development of innovative programs, the integration of medical and health sciences services, and library expertise across the medical and health curricula. In partnership with Geisel and DH education program leadership, provides recommendations and library benchmarks to strengthen Dartmouth's Medical and Health Sciences Libraries' offerings to meet and exceed specific accreditation requirements (e.g., LCME, CEPH, NEASC).

Provides and models inclusive leadership for the Medical and Health Sciences Libraries teams, supporting team engagement, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, and creating a shared understanding and shared ownership of Geisel/Libraries strategic goals. Recruits, develops, and empowers talented team members.

Provides financial planning and accountability for the Medical and Health Sciences Libraries' operations and collections budgets, ensuring alignment with the missions and strategic priorities for Geisel, DH, and Dartmouth Libraries. Collaborates with appropriate partners at Dartmouth Libraries and DH to evaluate and manage medical & health science library collections and maintain sustainable access for Dartmouth faculty, students and staff to relevant resources to support high level research, education, and patient care across the entire Dartmouth community. Partners with the Geisel Dean's office, the Geisel Faculty Space Committee and DH leadership to manage and promote improvements in the physical library spaces to meet the evolving needs for teaching, collaboration, and study.

Works with the Dean of Educational Affairs, Associate Dean for Medical Education, the Executive Director of Public Health Education, the Director of Graduate Medical Education ( GME DH), the Director of Nursing (DH), and other education leadership to integrate medical and health sciences services and library experts into the curriculum for each program. Engages in teaching, research, and scholarship to expand the knowledge base of the field through relevant research and publications. A Geisel School of Medicine faculty appointment may be considered.

Serves on Geisel, DH and Libraries' committees and initiatives as appropriate; represents Dartmouth in relevant local, regional, and national organizations; keeps abreast of advances in medical and health sciences, academic librarianship, educational technologies, learning assessment, pedagogy, and research support.