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Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:56:13 -0500
From: Peter Spitzform (Univ. of Vermont) <peter.spitzform_at_uvm.edu>
Subject: Position Announcement
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Director of Information Resource Management
University of Vermont
The University of Vermont Libraries invites applications for the
position of Director of Information Resource Management. The
successful candidate will be an energetic and visionary senior
manager responsible for assessing and transforming existing technical
service workflow processes and leading the organization in the
development and implementation of projects and initiatives related to
the rapid integration of next-generation discovery, access, and
resource management technologies into library operations.
Reporting to the Dean of University Libraries, the Director of
Information Resource Management serves as a member of the Libraries'
senior management team and provides leadership in strategic planning,
administration, and resource allocation for information management
activities. This position directs a department of 5 library faculty
and 16 staff members in Bailey/Howe Library operations related to
collection development, acquisitions, cataloging, collection
management, and preservation activities.
With a collection size of 1.5 million volumes and an annual
acquisitions budget of $5.6 million, the University Libraries
consists of Bailey/Howe Library (including Special Collections/ Archives
and Government Documents/Maps), Dana Medical Library, Cook
Chemistry/Physics Library, and two remote storage facilities, all
supported by the Ex Libris/Endeavor Voyager ILS. The Director of
Information Resource Management has budgetary and financial
management authority for collection activities within Bailey/Howe
Library and works closely with other department heads in the creation
of collaborative collection development priorities and acquisition
strategies. The position also participates in the development and
expansion of the Libraries' digital collections and initiatives.
The University of Vermont (UVM) is home to 11,000 undergraduate,
graduate, and medical school students and more than 1,250 full- and
part-time faculty. UVM is located in the thriving urban center of
Burlington in the beautiful Champlain Valley, an area distinguished
by spectacular scenery, year-round outdoor recreational
opportunities, vibrant music and arts scene, and overall high quality
of life. Burlington International Airport offers frequent jet access
to major Atlantic and Midwest hubs, and the city of Montreal, Canada,
is an easy drive 100 miles/160 km to the northwest.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited
program or international equivalent; minimum of 7 years relevant
professional experience, with strong record of leadership and
accomplishment directing and managing technical services operations
in a research or academic library; substantive experience in resource
allocation and budget preparation, projection and analysis;
demonstrated knowledge of best practices and current trends in
scholarly communication and digital resource management, as well as
in traditional technical service functions; significant experience in
the acquisition, management, and control of a broad spectrum of
information resources; demonstrated success in human resources
management, including the ability to lead and engage staff through
processes of organizational improvement and change; broad
understanding of current information technologies and patron services
in academic libraries; demonstrated experience in team-oriented
project management; commitment to fostering a diverse educational
environment and workplace; excellent analytical, planning,
interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrated record of
leadership and achievement within the library profession, including
mentoring, scholarly work, and professional/institutional service,
commensurate with appointment to the level of Library Associate
Professor or higher.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: supervisory experience in a work
environment governed by a collective bargaining agreement; demonstrated
understanding of specialized mission and resource needs of health
science libraries; knowledge of trends in archives/records management
and cataloging/processing of rare books and special collections
materials.
APPOINTMENT AND APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Appointment will be made at the faculty rank of Library Associate Professor
or Library Professor (non-tenure track). Salary is commensurate with
experience, not less than $70,000 at the rank of Library Associate
Professor or $80,000 at the rank of Library Professor. Benefit
package includes TIAA/CREF or alternate plan, managed health
care plan, and 22 days of annual vacation leave.
The University is especially interested in candidates who can
contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community
through their practice of librarianship, scholarly work, and/or
service. Applicants are requested to include in their letter of
application information about how they will further this goal.
Apply online at http://www.uvmjobs.com with letter of application,
vita, and names and contact information for three professional
references. Requisition number for the position is 032138. Review of
applications will begin immediately and continue until the position
is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to the chair
of the search committee at keith.gresham_at_uvm.edu. The University of
Vermont is an AA/EO employer.
Peter Spitzform
Collection Development Librarian
Bailey/Howe Library
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT 05405
(802) 656-2632 (phone)
(802) 656-4038 (fax)
peter.spitzform_at_uvm.edu
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