Position Announcement (Arkansas)

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Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2007
From: Maureen James-Barnes (Univ. of Arkansas) <mejames_at_ualr.edu>
Subject: Position Announcement

Director for Technical Services and Technology

Ottenheimer Library

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Available July 1, 2007

The Ottenheimer Library of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock 
(UALR) invites applications for the position of Director for Technical 
Services and Technology, *job* *#268*. This is a full-time, 12 month 
faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor, leading to 
tenure. The Director is responsible for the overall operation of 
Ottenheimer Library's Technical Services Departments including 
acquisitions, cataloging, collection development, serials, and 
multimedia information technology. The Director for Technical Services 
and Technology is also responsible for planning, coordinating, and 
implementing changes in technology throughout the library. The 
successful candidate will be a member of the Library's senior 
administrative group, sharing responsibility for the overall direction 
of the University Library with other key managers including Directors 
for Public Services, Archives and Special Collections, and 
Administrative Services. This position will report directly to the Dean 
of the Library.

Ottenheimer Library's materials budget is in excess of $1 million 
annually. Its materials holdings include: nearly a half million 
monographs, 11,000 electronic books, access to over 28,000 electronic 
journals, 3,600 active periodical subscriptions, in excess of one 
million microforms, and more than 115 electronic databases. The 
Library's integrated library system is Innovative Interfaces.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

   1. Provide vision, direction and operational management for all
      technical service functions (acquisitions, cataloging, collection
      development, and serials.)
   2. Supervise and evaluate Heads of Collection Development,
      Cataloging, and Multimedia Information Technology.
   3. Coordinate technical services and technology system activities and
      workflow with other areas of the library and university.
   4. Coordinate and plan for technological changes in the Library;
      oversee library staff responsible for maintenance and support of
      the Library's on-line systems and computing equipment.
   5. Participate in library-wide programs such as collection
      development, assessment, and strategic planning.
   6. Take a leadership role, locally and nationally, in identifying and
      implementing new developments in the field through active
      participation in professional organizations.

REQUIREMENTS: ALA-accredited MLS; at least five years of professional 
experience in a research or academic library in technical services areas

such as acquisitions, cataloging, collection development, serials, and 
multimedia information technology; demonstrated understanding of 
academic teaching and research needs; ability to view issues from a 
broad library-wide perspective; excellent interpersonal, communication, 
and planning skills.

PREFERRED: Experience with assessment of library services, strategic 
planning, and project management; three years successful management and 
supervision of librarians and paraprofessionals; experience with 
integrated library systems; proven skills in the application of 
technology to enhance effectiveness in technical services operations;

second advanced degree; qualifications for appointment at rank of 
Associate Professor.

To apply: Send a letter of application stating qualifications and 
background for this position; curriculum vitae; names, addresses, 
telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses for three professional 
references to Dr. Robert Sikes, Chair of the Director for Technical 
Services and Technology of the Ottenheimer Library Search Committee 
(rssikes_at_ualr.edu <mailto:rssikes_at_ualr.edu>). Refer to job #268. Only 
electronic applications will be accepted (PDF format is welcomed). 
Applicant packages must be complete in order to be considered for an 
interview. Review of applications will begin 1 April, 2007 and will 
continue until the position is filled. UALR is an equal employment 
opportunity affirmative action employer and actively seeks the candidacy

of minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. Under Arkansas law,

all applications are subject to disclosure. Persons hired must have 
proof of legal authority to work in the United States.

Maureen E. James
Head, Collection Development
Ottenheimer Library
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
2801 South University
Little Rock, AR 72204

501-569-8816 (V)
501-569-3017 (F)

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