Library Manager, University of St. Eustatius School of Medicine, St. Maarten
Posted September 11, 2013
The University of Sint Eustatius School of Medicine on St. Maarten offers the first
two years of Basic Science education on the island of St. Maarten. The entire medical school program is 4-year medical degree (M.D.) program with the second two years offered in the United States or Canada. The University of Sint Eustatius School of Medicine is known throughout the Caribbean for having small class sizes and for supporting each student through the rigorous academic program leading to the successful attainment of the M.D. The University is a community-minded school
with an excellent student to faculty ratio.
The island of St. Maarten in the Caribbean is a dynamic, multi-national island with
a stable government. The spoken language of the island is English and the U.S. Dollar is the currency on the Dutch side of St. Maarten. The University is located on the Dutch side of St. Maarten.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage and develop the Medical Library of the University of St. Eustatius School of Medicine on St. Maarten
Develop the print and electronic collection to ACCM standards
Manage cataloging and circulation functions of LibraryWorld system and OPAC
Coordinate and negotiate site licenses for electronic journals/e-books
Coordinate reference services for faculty and students
Provide library orientation to students, faculty, and visiting professors
Manage reserves collection
Hire, train, and supervise local library assistants in front desk procedures and circulation functions of the library management system
Schedule staffing of the library to cover the hours the library will be open.
Use 2.0 communication tools (Facebook, Twitter, etc.). To publicize library news and services
Qualifications:
ALA accredited Master’s degree (MA, MLIS) in Library/ Information Science
Three years or more library management experience. Cataloging required.
Contact:
Dr. Lockie Johnson, Dean of Basic Sciences, University of St. Eustatius School of
Medicine on St. Maarten: stmaartenpositions@