Position Announcement (North Carolina)

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[Ed. note: Only the positions for AD for Collection Management and 
Head of Acquisitions are listed here; for the others, contact UNC-G]

Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2001 11:01:39 -0500 (EST)
From: Kathy Crowe (UNC Greensboro) <kathy_crowe_at_uncg.edu>
Subject: Positions- UNCG

JACKSON LIBRARY
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO

Jackson Library at The University of North Carolina at 
Greensboro is seeking experienced, energetic, and 
innovative applicants for positions: Assistant Director for 
Collection Management;  Head, Access Services;  Head, 
Acquisitions;  and Assistant Reference Librarian. Our 
190-acre campus is located one mile from the center of 
Greensboro, a city of more than 200,000.  The University is 
located in the Piedmont Triad (population over 1 million), 
an area of great natural beauty, diverse industry, cultural 
arts and mild temperatures.  The University has more than 
700 budgeted FTE faculty positions and FTE enrollments of 
approximately 10,500.  Learn more about the University and 
the Library at http://library.uncg.edu.  

Assistant Director for Collection Management 
(re-advertisement)

Responsibilities:  Provide leadership for collection 
management activities.  Work actively and closely with 
library colleagues and teaching faculty to assess user 
needs and collections to establish priorities, build 
library collections, and integrate digital formats with 
traditional formats; recommend, allocate, and monitor the 
collections budget; prepare budget requests, reports, and 
other collection management documents; develop, refine, and 
articulate vision, policies, and procedures; coordinate the 
library liaison program; supervise the Head of 
Acquisitions/Serials and the Conservation/Bindery Division; 
and work with appropriate committees and organizations to 
further the work of collection management and the Library.

Requirements:  ALA-accredited MLS;  minimum of 5 years 
relevant and progressively responsible collection 
management experience in an academic research library that 
serves the humanities, sciences, and social sciences; broad 
understanding of a variety of academic disciplines and 
faculty work and needs; significant experience in building 
electronic and print resources and in developing and 
managing collections budgets; knowledge and understanding 
of trends and issues related to electronic and print 
resources; demonstrated planning, organizational, and 
leadership skills; demonstrated ability to foster a 
collegial work environment and to coordinate the work of 
others; and excellent oral, written, and interpersonal 
communication skills.  Advanced degree in discipline other 
than library science desired. Deadline:  February 9th  or 
until filled.  Position available March 1st.

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Head, Acquisitions Department:  Provide leadership for and 
manage all aspects of monograph and serials acquisitions.  
Other responsibilities will include participation in 
collection management and may include participation in 
public or other technical services, depending on candidate 
qualifications and library needs.  The successful candidate 
will work closely with colleagues in the Library and with 
teaching faculty.

Responsibilities:  Participating in library-wide planning, 
policy and priority decisions; managing the ordering, 
receiving, and invoicing operations; supervising and 
evaluating staff; projecting and tracking budgets; 
collecting, analyzing and using data to improve operations 
and services; preparing reports; working with approval 
plans and gifts; participating in the selection and 
monitoring of vendors; and coordinating work with Library 
administration and other departments.  Reports to the 
Assistant Director of Collection Management.

Requirements:  ALA-accredited MLS; .  Minimum three years' 
experience in academic library acquisitions or equivalent 
related experience; supervisory experience; a demonstrated 
understanding of acquisitions operations and their effect 
on work flow within the library; knowledge of emerging 
information technologies and issues in scholarly 
communications; experience in dealing with licensing 
issues; and experience with automated acquisitions and 
serials (preferably DRA).  Excellent interpersonal, 
communication, problem-solving, and computer skills.  
Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, 
staff, and donors, and in the rapidly changing environment 
of information technology.  Strong service orientation 
essential.  Strongly desired:  Subject master's degree.  
Deadline:  February 9th or until filled.  Position 
available March 1st.

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Salary and benefits:  salaries are competitive and 
commensurate with qualifications and experience.

These positions are twelve-month tenure-track faculty 
positions.  Demonstrated professional achievement service, 
and scholarly/creative activity are required for 
reappointment and tenure.  Standard state benefits include 
state or optional (including TIAA/CREF) retirement plans 
and 24 vacation days a year.

Application procedure:  Send application letter, a resume, 
and the names of three current references to Ms. Karen 
Ward, Search Committees, Jackson Library, UNCG, P.O. Box 
26175, Greensboro, N.C.  27402-6175.  EEO/AA: W/M/V/D.  The 
University is dedicated to sustaining a diverse educational 
community.


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Karen Ward
kmward_at_uncg.edu



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Dana Sally
Associate Director
Jackson Library
UNCG
P.O. Box 26175
Greensboro, NC 27402-6175
(336) 334-5880; (336) 334-5399 (fax)
Dana_Sally_at_uncg.edu

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