TITLE:
Professional Librarian
WORKING TITLE: Science & Engineering Library Manager
CODE:
0100
FUNCTION:
The Science & Engineering Library Manager directs, supervises and administers all
activities and services of the Science & Engineering Library. Within the program area of
Information Services, the Manager supervises two professional librarians and six
paraprofessional staff to set priorities and marketing plans to serve the College of
Science, College of Engineering, the Automation & Robotics Research Institute, and the
UTA/Fort Worth Riverbend Campus. As one of the Information Services Librarians, the
Manager serves as a primary point of contact between the UTA Libraries and the various
communities of library users regardless of their location, serves as a liaison with
designated academic departments to fulfill their information and research needs, and to
conduct upper level instruction.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILIITES:
LEADERSHIP
 Organizes and administers all activities, employees, and services of the Science &
Engineering Library (SEL);
 Supports and implements staff members’ initiatives, ideas, and services;
 Serves as a resource person in directing staff in completing difficult assignments or
tasks;
PLANNING
 Assumes responsibility for the development and implementation of the policies,
procedures, and services of SEL;
 Assists and plans departmental priorities and objectives, and follows through with
action plans and strategies;
 Interprets and implements University and general Libraries’ policies applicable to SEL;
STAFFING
 Prepares job descriptions, position announcements, conducts interviews;
 Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff performance;
 Provides adequate staff training opportunities to ensure staff competency and job
satisfaction;
 Schedules staff at service desk and assigns staff to special projects as needed;
ORGANIZING
 In coordination with central circulation and through various working groups to establish
procedures for circulation and reserves, that will serve the needs of all the UTA libraries;
 Assesses the organization and service programs of SEL and recommends desired
modifications;
 Makes effective use of department resources, including staff, equipment, and facilities,
as well as to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and university rules,
regulations, and /or laws.
COMMUNICATING
 Communicates with library staff internally and externally for departmental and library
programs, priorities, and strategic plans;
 Maintains strong and effective communication with all SEL academic departments, and
their students and staff;
ACCOUNTABILITY:
Reports to: Coordinator for Information Services.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Non-traditional work hours. Professional development and training may require some
travel.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters degree from an American Library Association accredited program; Bachelor or
Master degree in a science or engineering discipline or experience in a science or
engineering library; knowledge of information resources in the relevant discipline;
training or experience in library instruction.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Basic knowledge of NT/Windows/File Management, electronic mail and scheduling,
Pulse, and MS Word.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:
 Adequate knowledge of Webpage development
 Familiar with Internet search engines and evaluation criteria
 Basic knowledge of MS Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
INTERNAL CONTROL
Responsible for the design, execution, and effectiveness of a system of internal controls
which provides reasonable assurance that department operations are effective and
efficient, department assets are safeguarded, department financial information is reliable,
and the department complies which applicable laws, regulations, policies, and
procedures.
6/22/2001