Job Announcement: Associate Director, Library Technical Services (University of Houston-Clear Lake)

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Date:  Fri, 6 Jun 2008 14:46:45 -0400
From:  John Birkman (U. of Houston - Clear Lake) <Birkman_at_uhcl.edu>
Subject:  Job Announcement: Associate Director, Library Technical
Services (University of Houston-Clear Lake)


ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, LIBRARY TECHNICAL SERVICES

Alfred R. Neumann Library

University of Houston-Clear Lake seeks an Associate Director,
Library Technical Services to oversee planning, coordination and
administration of acquisitions, cataloging, serials, electronic resource
management and library systems.

Minimum Requirements:  Graduate degree in Library/Information
Science from an ALA-accredited program. Three years administrative
experience in technical services or related area as defined in the
position summary outlined in the job description section above.
Working knowledge of acquisitions, cataloging, serials management
and collection management in an academic library. Current knowledge
of standards for MARC, LC, AACRII, and OCLC. Knowledge
of and experience with an integrated library system such as Innovative
Interfaces, Inc. and future trends in the evolving library and
information environment. Management style that is service-oriented,
inclusive and empowers others to excel. Strong analytical, decision-
making and interpersonal skills as well as excellent supervisory and
organizational skills. Strong verbal and written communications skills.
Evidence of strong planning, budgetary, and project management skills.
Security sensitive - must pass criminal history check before an offer
will be made.

Special Considerations:  Second master's degree in an academic
subject area. Five years administrative experience in technical services
in an academic library.

Responsibilities: The Associate Director, Library Technical Services is
responsible for providing service-oriented leadership that reflects
current needs and anticipates future trends in the evolving library and
information environment. This position has primary responsibility for
planning, coordination and administration of acquisitions, cataloging,
serials, electronic resource management and library systems. The
incumbent fosters a collaborative working environment within technical
services, the library, and other departments in the academic community.
Participates in library-wide planning and policy development as part
of the library's senior administrative team and assists the Executive
Director in budgeting.

Full-time position with benefits. $4,075 - $4,931 per month
commensurate with qualifications. Applications accepted only online
at https://jobs.uhcl.edu. To apply, please complete an online application
and attach a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information
for three professional references.

UHCL is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Supporting Workplace Diversity

Posted by:

John Birkman
Electronic Resources Librarian
Neumann Library, University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Boulevard
Houston, TX 77058-1098
PH: 281-283-3938
FAX: 281-283-3937
birkman_at_uhcl.edu

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