Head, Information Resources Management
Librarian III, IV or V
UMass Amherst, the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts
system, sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of
Western Massachusetts, 90 miles from Boston and 175 miles from New York
City. The campus provides a rich cultural environment in a rural setting
close to major urban centers.
As a gateway to knowledge, the UMass Amherst Libraries are key partners
in teaching, learning, and research at UMass Amherst and in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Supporting freedom of inquiry, the
Libraries foster a diverse and inclusive environment in which to engage
with ideas and acquire the critical skills necessary for lifelong learning.
The UMass Amherst Libraries is seeking a highly experienced,
enthusiastic and engaged individual to lead the Department of
Information Resources Management. The ideal candidate will provide
leadership and vision for acquiring, processing, providing intellectual
access, organizing, managing, and preserving print and digital
collections. The Head, Information Resources Management will prioritize
and administer departmental workflows and services in response to user
needs, new opportunities, evolving technologies and trends in academic
libraries and higher education. A key position objective is to balance
knowledge of collection management activities to integrate this function
into the broader, user-oriented perspective and foster a culture of
communication and collaboration. The successful candidate will join a
team of librarians seeking state-of-the-art approaches to engage and
work with campus researchers.
Required Qualifications:
1. Master's degree in library science – or equivalent degree – from a
program accredited by the American Library Association, or its
appropriate equivalent in librarianship from another country, or have
appropriate equivalent experience.
2. Minimum of five years recent supervisory experience in this or a
comparable research, academic or special library.
3. Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral skills, including
presentation skills.
4. Ability to respond effectively to changing needs and priorities
showing initiative and flexibility.
5. Strong service ethic and the ability to interact effectively and work
productively and collaboratively with a variety of colleagues and levels
of staff.
6. Current knowledge of trends, developments, and best practices in
technical services in the field (i.e., ERMs, discovery services, linked
open data, RDA, integrated library systems, etc.).
7. Record of developing and implementing new ideas in a complex,
knowledge-creating organization.
8. Budget management experience.
9. Ability to use technology in creative ways to solve problems and/or
facilitate workflow.
10. Demonstrated ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and
effectively and to promote teamwork, diversity, equality, and
inclusiveness within the UMass Amherst Libraries and the campus.
11. Experience with collection assessment activities, including data
analysis.
Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with usability testing; and
experience working in a unionized environment.
SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH ADVERTISED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Application Instructions:
Please apply on line at www.http://umass.interviewexchange.com and
submit a letter of application, resume, and contact information (phone
and email) for three professional references by July 18, 2014 for
priority consideration. Applications will be accepted until the position
is filled.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is strongly committed to
excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. As part of a
commitment to its own multicultural community, the Library seeks an
individual with a demonstrated commitment to diversity and one who will
understand and embrace University initiatives and aspirations. The
University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and
individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and
other protected group members.<http://m.lib.uci.edu/>
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