Nebraska Methodist Health System is hiring: Manager - John Moritz Library in Oma

Job Summary

Location: Nebraska Methodist College, 720 N. 87th St., Omaha, NE
Work Schedule: Mon - Fri, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Monitors and leads the John Moritz Library, ensuring exemplary library services and resources that support teaching, learning, and research across all programs. Responsible for reference, instruction, interlibrary loan, collection management, outreach, and administrative oversight of all library operations.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Education – Master’s 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.
• Skills & Knowledge – Demonstrated leadership, organizational and management skills; strong service orientation and interpersonal communication; experience with library technologies (OCLC WorldShare, DOCLINE, 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; strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an affirmati ve 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.