Digital Services Librarian, Moody Medical Library

%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:110%;margin-bottom:6.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ESummary:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:110%;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;%22%3EThe Digital Services Librarian is responsible for maintaining, updating, customizing, and troubleshooting the Moody Medical Library%27s digital resources, including the discovery service, subscription databases, and website.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EScope:%3C/strong%3E Moody Medical Library provides comprehensive information support services to all who are engaged in teaching, patient care, research, administration, and public service.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EResponsibilities:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3EEnsures that the Library’s digital and print resources are fully and accurately represented in the discovery service.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3EMonitors automated holdings updates in the library management system and works with the Head of Technical Services to resolve problems.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3ECustomizes discovery service user interface and troubleshoots linking issues.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3EOptimizes presentation of discovery service search results through deduplication, grouping related records, ranking of results, and ordering of full text links.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3EConducts user testing and accessibility reviews of the Library website and makes updates in consultation with other Library staff members and UTMB Web Services.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3ETroubleshoots access issues with the Library’s subscription databases.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3EConfigures and customizes subscription databases settings, including IP ranges, link resolvers, and branding.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3EGenerates statistical reports related to library holdings, usage of the discovery service, and Library website traffic.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3ERepresents the Library at relevant campus and consortia meetings.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3EParticipates in library special projects.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3EAdheres to internal controls and reporting structure.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3EPerforms related duties as required.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EKnowledge, Skills %26amp; Abilities:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3EDemonstrated knowledge of HTML and CSS; some knowledge of XML and JavaScript.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3EFamiliarity with library digital services %26nbsp;including library management systems, discovery services, electronic databases, EZproxy, and Open URL link resolvers.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3EKnowledge of metadata workflows.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3EExperience with website editing, user testing, and content management systems.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3EExcellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3EStrong interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and problem-solving skills%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:110%;margin-top:2.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EMinimum Qualifications:%3C/strong%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst%22 style=%22mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0;%22 level1=%22%22 lfo1;=%22%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;%22%3EMaster%27s degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpLast%22 style=%22line-height:110%;margin:2.0pt;%22 0in=%22%22 .0001pt=%22%22 .25in;mso-add-space:auto;=%22%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:110%;margin-top:2.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPreferred Qualifications:%3C/strong%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoListParagraph%22 style=%22mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0;%22 level1=%22%22 lfo1;=%22%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;%22%3E1 year of post-MLS work experience.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ESalary: %3C/strong%3EThe starting salary for this position is %2465,000, with additional compensation commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and demonstrated expertise.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ESupervision Received%3C/strong%3E: Head of Technical Services%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ERelocation Assistance:%3C/strong%3E Available to qualified candidates whose new work location is at least 50 miles farther from their former residence than their former work location, based on the shortest, most direct, and commonly used route.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E

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Representatives are available Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm CST

Job Details
Primary Location: United States-Texas-Galveston
Work Locations: 1035 - Moody Medical Library, 301 University Blvd., Moody Medical Library, rm 217, Galveston, 77555-1035
Job: Executive - Business Professional
Organization: Academic BusGrp, Regular
Shift: Standard
Employee Status: Non-Manager
Job Level: Day Shift
Job Posting: Oct 14, 2026, 6:07:24 PM