Subject: Position announcement: Program Manager – Maine Shared
Collections Strategy Gran
From: "Deborah Rollins" <Deborah_Rollins_at_umit.maine.edu>
Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2011 10:44:36 -0500
Position announcement: Program Manager – Maine Shared Collections
Strategy Grant
Program Manager – Maine Shared Collections Strategy Grant
December 21st, 2010
Fogler Library, University of Maine, Orono seeks a creative and dynamic
librarian for a contingent on funding position, with grant funding for
three years. The successful candidate will be responsible for
coordinating the work of the Institute of
Museum and Library Services, Maine Shared Collections Strategy grant
project team; Provide core analysis of the collections and work with the
technology director and systems librarian to design the Collection
Analysis System and facilitate
interaction with the systems librarians; Work with collection
development librarians from partners (Colby, Bowdoin, Bates, Bangor
Public Library, Portland Public Library, Maine State Library, University
of Southern Maine, University of Maine, and
Maine InfoNet) to develop a retention policy for print and digital
titles, a print/digital management model, a service delivery model for
print- and electronic-on-demand titles, and a collection management and
preservation model; Responsible for
project documentation, web site, publicity and promotional materials;
Coordinate project tasks through meetings with the project team, and
with staff subcommittees, contract staff, and with the Library Directors
Council and the Advisory Board;
Report project goals and progress, submit semi-annual narrative program
reports, and fulfill other grant obligations required by IMLS.
Required: ALA accredited Master’s degree; Experience with collection
development and analysis in a large academic or public library;
Experience with project management, excellent communication skills,
demonstrated ability to meet goals and complete
projects. Must have authorization to work in the U.S.
Preferred: Previous experience with a federal grant.
Raymond H. Fogler Library is the primary research library for the State
of Maine. The University of Maine is the Land Grant University and Sea
Grant College for the State of Maine. It is the flagship institution of
the University of Maine System,
offering bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees. The University of
Maine has approximately 11,300 students and 676 faculty. Fogler Library
has a collection of more than 1 million volumes and a staff of 22
professionals and 40 support staff. The
library uses the Innovative integrated system and has developed Mariner,
a digital library.
This is a contingent on funding position, with grant funding for three
years and with an excellent benefits package. Salary range from $39,900
to $60,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Review of
applications will begin immediately and
continue until the position is filled. Appropriate background checks
will be required. Full job description is available
at:http://jobs.umaine.edu/blog/2010/12/21/program-manager/
Send letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses, telephone
numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references to:
Search Committee
Raymond H. Fogler Library
University of Maine
Orono, ME 04469-5729
FAX: 207-581-1594
Or email to: Karen.Stewart_at_maine.edu
The University of Maine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
On January 1, 2011, UMaine will join a growing number, now nearly 400,
of colleges and universities around the country that are tobacco-free.
Implementation follows more than three years of study and planning
managed by a committee of faculty
members, staff members and students. A good deal of information about
UMaine’s plan and the new policy is online at
http://umaine.edu/tobaccofree/.
For more information:
http://jobs.umaine.edu/blog/2010/12/21/program-manager/
(sent by)
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Deborah V. Rollins
Head, Collection Services Dept.
Raymond H. Fogler Library
University of Maine
Orono, ME 04469-5729
Library Collection Services: http://www.library.umaine.edu/colldev/
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