Academic Librarian:
Collection Development and Copyright
The University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) is one of seven universities in
the University of Maine System. Its main campus is located in Augusta,
Maine’s capital city, and is surrounded by scenic lake country and is
readily accessible to winter and coastal recreational areas for which
Maine is famous. UMA has a second campus located in Bangor, a city
located in the heart of Maine. Bangor offers residents, and visitors
alike, the best of both worlds: a friendly city that's filled with
excitement, opportunity and activity, and serves as a gateway to the
natural beauty of Maine. Known for its high-quality student support
services and strong, caring faculty, UMA serves a mix of both
traditional and non-traditional students and offers a wide array of
educational programs including certificates, Associate’s degrees, and
Baccalaureate degrees.
UMA is seeking a full-time Academic Librarian: Collection Development
and Copyright to manage and perform collection development and copyright
compliance activities, provide reference services to students and
faculty, and participate in library instruction program.
Responsibilities include: developing, planning, managing, policy making,
and evaluating library collections; coordinating copyright compliance
efforts; driving development of the physical and electronic collections;
obtaining copyright clearance for materials used in UMA courses;
facilitating copyright clearance for streaming media; staffing the
reference desk and providing in-depth reference services. Salary: the
normal hiring range is low-to-mid forties, commensurate with
qualifications and experience. The University offers an excellent
fringe-benefits package.
The successful candidate must have:
ALA-accredited MLS degree
Minimum three years of professional experience in an academic library
Knowledge of principles and practices of collection development
Copyright management experience
Commitment to high level of service to library users
Interest in working with nontraditional students
Knowledge of principles and practices related to library instruction,
information literacy, and user education
Project management experience
Ability to work in a collaborative atmosphere which supports and
encourages independent work
Broad perspective on the work of academic libraries
Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and decision-making
skills
Ablity to work in a climate of change and within a context of limited
resources
Preference will be given to candidates with the following:
Familiarity with Millennium or Sierra ILS
Experience with the Conspectus model of Collection Development Policies
Familiarity with a variety of budgeting and allocation techniques
specific to libraries
Experience working in a library consortium, especially one similar to URSUS
Familiarity with University of Maine System structure
Second graduate degree in a subject area
Review of applications begins immediately. Applications received after
October 24 will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
Applicants must submit a completed Application for Salaried Employment;
a letter of application; current resume; transcripts; and the names and
daytime telephone numbers of three current professional references to:
Administrative Services; ALCDC Search; University of Maine at Augusta;
46 University Drive; Augusta, ME 04330-9410. Interested candidates
should visit the University’s web site at
http://www.uma.edu/employment.html for additional information about the
position and the employment application.
The successful candidate will be subject to a background check.
University of Maine at Augusta (www.uma.edu) is an EEO/AA employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual
orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law. UMA is a member of the University of
Maine System and a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well
Workplace Award.
Effective January 1, 2013 UMA became a tobacco-free institution.
This is a notice of a position vacancy and not an authorization for any
paid advertising.
15-014P; October 2, 2014
The contact email address for applications and inquiries is
UMAjobs_at_maine.edu
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Pam Goding
Administrative Services
University of Maine at Augusta
46 University Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
email:
UMAjobs_at_maine.edu
207-621-3043
Fax: 207-621-3381
http://www.uma.edu/
http://www.uma.edu/employment.html<http://m.lib.uci.edu/>
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