Complete announcement at:
https://hr.appstate.edu/employment/faculty-vacancies/569
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The University Libraries at Appalachian State University seek a
Coordinator of the Resource Acquisition and Management (RAM) team. RAM
is responsible for monographic and serial acquisitions in all formats,
electronic resource management, collections budget management,
cataloging in all formats, metadata creation for the Libraries' digital
collections, interlibrary borrowing and document delivery, physical
processing, and adding content to the University's institutional
repository. The successful candidate will be a creative and analytical
thinker and will have experience leading and managing technical
services, a record of successful projects, and the ability to manage
change and to adapt to new expectations. As part of the Libraries'
middle management group, the RAM Coordinator will work to fulfill the
Libraries' mission and to meet strategic goals. The Libraries seek to
recruit and retain faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds to
enrich the social, cultural, and intellectual missions of the University.
Appalachian State University is located in the beautiful mountains of
western North Carolina. The University is committed to promoting
sustainability and creating global connections.
University Libraries faculty work in a collegial team-based environment,
participate in the University Libraries' liaison program, and engage in
active programs of scholarship and professional service. The Libraries
offer strong support for professional development activities, including
publishing, presenting, and attending conferences and workshops.
Responsibilities:
. Coordinate the activities of a team of 4 faculty librarians and 11
staff members
. Provide leadership and manage change in an evolving technical
services environment
. Train, support, mentor, and advise team members
. Lead team decision-making and problem-solving processes
. Facilitate communication and team discussion in development of team
planning, goal setting, and assessment
. Keep team informed by meeting regularly with faculty and staff
. Complete work plans, evaluations, and timesheets for staff under
direct supervision
. Review, approve, and guide progress on goals for individual faculty
to ensure alignment with team and library goals
. Conduct annual evaluations of team faculty
. Serve as a member of the library leadership group
. Collaborate and communicate with administrators and other managers
to develop and implement library goals, objectives, policies, and services
. Engage in an active program of scholarship and professional service
Required Qualifications:
. American Library Association accredited master's degree or
equivalent advanced degree
. Minimum five years experience in library technical services
. Minimum three years progressively responsible management and
supervisory experience
. Effectiveness in change and project management
. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
. Ability to meet criteria for scholarship and service
Preferred Qualifications:
. A second advanced degree
. Experience in academic libraries or understanding of issues in
higher education
. Commitment to excellent services, teamwork, diversity, and
inclusiveness
. Strong record of scholarship and service
. Commitment to shared governance and the faculty model
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*Paul Orkiszewski*
Lead Librarian for Acquisitions / Associate Professor
University Library
Appalachian State University
218 College Street
P.O. Box 32026
Boone, NC 28608-2026
E-mail: orkiszewskip_at_appstate.edu
Phone: 828 262 6588
Fax: 828 262 2773
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Received on Tue Feb 06 2018 - 09:01:55 EST