From: Clint Howard <cnhoward_at_ucdavis.edu>
University of California
Davis, California
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY
POSITION AVAILABLE
Assistant/Associate University Librarian for the Sciences
SALARY RANGE
$53,400-$87,600, based on qualifications and experience.
OPEN
Immediately.
SCOPE
The Sciences at Davis are served by four units - the Health
Sciences Library, the Medical Center Library, the Physical Sciences
Library, and the Biological and Agricultural Sciences Department. The
academic departments and the professional schools served are among the
most distinguished in the nation. Staffing for these units consists of 17
Academic, 33 Clerical and 15 FTE Student staff. The annual collections
budget for these areas exceeds $3.5 million.
RESPONSIBILITIES
This is a senior level administrative position which reports directly to
the University Librarian and serves as part of the senior management team.
Directly supervises the Heads of HSL, PSL, Bio/Ag, and the Medical Center
Library. Has primary responsibility for planning and implementing
effective Library services in support of the Universitys programs and
research in the sciences. In coordination with the Associate University
Librarian for Collections, has responsibility for allocating resources,
spending funds and building collections in the sciences including the
acquisition of electronic materials and participation in the development
of the California Digital Library. Coordinates activities and services
among the four science units with other Library units and programs.
Promotes scholarly use of the science collections. Assists with special
projects and proposals for the Science Units. Provides liaison with
Science faculties. Represents the Library in UC System and national
science forums.
QUALIFICATIONS
A graduate degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution or
its equivalent. Collection development and extensive management
experience in a science or bio-medical library in a research library
essential. Excellent writing, speaking and interpersonal skills required.
Ability to work effectively with colleagues, students, faculty, and staff
in a rapidly changing, complex, diverse, and multicultural environment.
Demonstrated decision making and planning skills required. Experience in
coordinating a large library service staff in several branches preferred.
Experience with current and developing information services and automated
systems required. Demonstrated understanding of bibliographic sources and
processes in the sciences. Evidence of ability to lead, coordinate and
motivate professional associates within a collegial framework.
THE ENVIRONMENT
The University of California, Davis campus is a multicultural environment
with a strong commitment to create a diverse community of faculty, staff
and students. It has an enrollment of 23,500 students and offers a
balanced academic program. Library holdings currently total more than 2.5
million and grow at an annual rate of 80,000 volumes. Davis is a pleasant
community of 50,000 located in the lower Sacramento Valley - 75 miles
northeast of San Francisco and 15 miles west of the state capitol. As a
result of the Universitys presence, Davis offers many cultural advantages
and a wide range of professional services.
BENEFITS
Assistant/Associate University Librarians are academic appointees. They
earn 24 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave per annum. The
University has an excellent retirement system which is coordinated with
Social Security. Several health and dental plans are offered by the
University.
FINAL FILING DATE
Applications received by June 1, 1998 will be assured consideration.
Applicants should send letter, resume, and the names and telephone numbers
of four references to:
George E. Bynon
Associate University Librarian
Peter J. Shields Library
University of California
100 North West Quad
Davis, CA 95616-5292
Telephone: (530) 752-2110
The University of California, Davis is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer.
Received on Thu Mar 26 1998 - 12:35:30 EST