Director

The Director is responsible for the overall direction of the program and is liaison to the National Library of Medicine. He/she provides leadership in the South Central Region in planning and implementing NN/LM SCR programs and is an advocate for the NN/LM SCR in the national arena. The Director participates in meetings with the NN/LM Directors, NN/LM SCR Regional Advisory Committee (RAC), and serves as liaison to regional Resource Library Directors. The Associate Director reports to the Director for program management.

Associate Director

The Associate Director is responsible for the implementation and evaluation of the objectives and goals of the program. He/she is responsible for the day-to-day administrative responsibilities including budget and contract preparation and program management within the approved budget and federal guidelines, program planning and implementation, NN/LM SCR staff supervision, development and distribution of statistical data and progress reports, and communication at all levels. The Associate Director is a liaison to the National Library of Medicine, other Regional Medical Libraries, the NN/LM SCR RAC, Resource Library Directors, and the Network libraries.

Assessment & Programs Coordinator

The Assessment & Programs Coordinator coordinates the development of needs assessments and surveys, and evaluation and program planning for the NN/LM SCR; oversees and coordinates subcontracts and funding opportunities; consults with Network members on marketing and advocacy issues; identifies and recruits Network members according to NN/LM membership guidelines; and oversees development of NN/LM SCR publications.

Consumer Health Outreach Coordinator

The Consumer Health Coordinator is responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing consumer health information programs. Responsibilities of this position include identifying populations where there is a need to introduce consumer health information, identifying existing consumer health collaborations and programs, and training librarians, consumers, and healthcare professionals in providing access to consumer health information. This Coordinator teaches PubMed/MEDLINEplus/Loansome Doc and develops consumer health related courses. The Consumer Health Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the NN/LM SCR Consumer Health Advisory Committee.

Technology Coordinator

The Technology Coordinator serves as technical advisor for the South Central Region; coordinates e-licensing for NN/LM SCR Primary Access Libraries (PALs); coordinates open access and scholarly publishing for the NN/LM SCR; assists the NLM with the development and implementation of a plan to identify historical and unique materials related to the health sciences located in the Region; serves as NN/LM SCR liaison to the NN/LM Web Services and Technology Operation Center (Web-STOC); and coordinates the NN/LM SCR Technology Advisory Committee.

Public Health Outreach Coordinator

The Public Health Outreach Coordinator works closely with state public health departments, state public health associations, and schools of public health to continue to identify key health disparities in each state, and introduce the NLM and NN/LM SCR resources and programs to the public health workforce. This Coordinator will identify resources and address the need for health information for various literacy levels present in society.

Health Professionals Outreach Coordinator

The Health Professional Outreach Coordinator coordinates outreach to health professionals, with an emphasis on non-physician and allied health professionals; directs the NN/LM SCR education program; coordinates the development of outreach competencies for the NN/LM SCR; works with NN/LM SCR Associate Director and other Coordinators to provide general direction and guidance to Resource Library Outreach subcontractors; coordinates document delivery for the Region; and serves as liasion to the Tribal Connections Four Corners (TC4C) project.

Executive Assistant

The Executive Assistant performs administrative support activities which include managing the NN/LM SCR office, supervising the support staff, making exhibit arrangements, assisting the Associate Director with budget preparation, drafting reports, coordinating meetings, recording and drafting NN/LM SCR RAC meeting minutes, making travel arrangements, purchasing equipment and supplies, and handling accounts payable.

Technology Assistant

The Technology Assistant generates publications in all electronic and print formats. Responsibilities of this position include assisting with design, layout, and production of newsletters and supplements, manuals and class training materials, exhibit materials, maps, web design, HTML, and special projects. The Technology Assistant serves as back-up to the Office Assistant.

Office Assistant

The Office Assistant performs general office duties, answering phones, handling registration for workshops, packing and shipping exhibits, mailings, processing NLM surplus books, and filling interlibrary loans from NN/LM SCR collection.