Closing Date:
08/31/2026
Regular
Day Shift (United States of America)
Sponsorship Available:
No
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks ( available for benefits eligible positions only):
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click theApply link/button.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu
AA | Library Administration
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UAMS is the largest academic health sciences center in Arkansas. The Library supports the education, clinical, research, and outreach activities of six colleges (Graduate School, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Public Health), a comprehensive medical center, and several institutes of excellence. It also provides support to the rest of the state through regional centers. This non-tenured faculty position reports to the UAMS Library Director and works in a team-oriented environment. This is an on-site, non-telework position.
ALA-accredited master’s degree in library/information science.
Seven (7) years of professional experience in an academic and/or health sciences library.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to be flexible and creative in response to changing needs and priorities.
Adept at collaborating with a broad range of faculty, staff, and students.
Demonstrated commitment to embracing diverse backgrounds, values, and points of view, and supporting an inclusive educational and employment environment.
Strong understanding of academic library standards, policies, and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education and/or experience in life sciences.
Knowledge of health sciences information resources to support medical education, scholarship, and patient care.
Strong user-focused public services orientation.
Familiarity with electronic resource licensing, library management systems, and related technologies.
Experience with applications that support or enhance online learning environments (e.g. LibGuides).
Responsibilities:
Manages and coordinates the daily operations of the libraries’ resources, facilities, and services.
Supervises staff members in Access Services, Interlibrary Loan, and IT support.
Serves as acting director in the director’s absence.
Coordinates the format review and processing of dissertations and interacts with the graduate school, colleges, and registrar’s office.
Provides support for the virtual bookstore by assisting faculty/students with book adoptions while serving as a liaison with the registrar’s office.
Collaborates and provides support to the Education and Research Services’ team to ensure a positive user experience with electronic resources, ILS, and link resolver.
Assists in the assessment and development of long-range planning for resources and services.
Participates in the development and review of library policies and procedures.
Aids branding, marketing, and promotion of library services and programs.
Coordinates the collection and reporting of library statistics to regional and national agencies.
Commitment to continuing professional development, scholarly activity, and professional service.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
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Since its inception, the University of Arkansas System has developed a tradition of excellence that includes the state’s 1871 flagship, land-grant research university; Arkansas’s premier institution for medical education, treatment and research; a major metropolitan university; an 1890 land-grant university; two regional universities serving southern and western Arkansas; seven community colleges; two schools of law; a presidential school; a residential math and science high school; a 100 percent-online university and divisions of agriculture, archeology and criminal justice. The individual entities of the UA System maintain cooperative strength as well as diverse offerings that exhibit unmatched economic and social impact to the state.
The University of Arkansas System provides communities in Arkansas with access to academic and professional opportunities, develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students and provides knowledge and research skills to an ever-changing society. The system enrolls more than 70,000 students, employs over 27,000 employees, and has a total budget of over $4 billion. An intrinsic part of the texture and fabric of Arkansas, the UA System is a driving force in the state’s economic, educational and cultural advancement.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
