From: Toby Heidtmann <heidtmta_at_email.uc.edu>
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
ASSISTANT DEAN FOR COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT
University Libraries invites applications and nominations
for the position of Assistant Dean for Collection
Development. This position is a 12 month administrative
position, which reports to the Dean/University Librarian.
ENVIRONMENT: UC is a large urban university located in one
of America's most livable cities. It is a member of ARL and
a Carnegie I institution, with a student population of
36,000. UC is the second largest research university in
Ohio and has more than $100M in funded research annually.
It is a founding member of OhioLINK and an Innovative
Interfaces site. The collection budget for University
Libraries exceeds $4M.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Responsible for development and management of the
libraries' collections in all formats. Provide analysis,
evaluations and reports on the collections and expenditures
for library materials.
· Responsible for recommending allocations for and
monitoring a materials budget exceeding $4 million. Works
closely with the Senior Business Administrator, Head of
Acquisitions, and Budget Committee in monitoring the
collections budget.
· Ensure that close contacts between selectors and
teaching/research faculty are developed and maintained.
· Coordinate the work of 26 selectors and chair the
Collections Advisory Committee and All Selectors Group
meetings. Actively participate in planning innovative
cooperative programs for coordination and sharing of library
resources on a local, state, regional, and national scale.
Represent University Libraries at the regional, state, and
national level for collections issues.
· Advise the Dean/University Librarian on collection
management and development issues and on related budgetary
matters.
· Work collaboratively with members of the Management Group
and the Policy and Planning Committee in the development of
University Libraries' goals, policies, and procedures.
· Professionally active at the local, state, regional,
and/or national level.
· Prepare oral and written reports, as needed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
· MLS from an ALA accredited program.
· Minimum 3 years experience with collection development
management, including significant budget oversight and
vendor relations in a university or research library
environment. Additional years of experience desirable.
· Thorough understanding of bibliographic sources and
processes, including knowledge of the book trade and online
resources; plus an understanding of the evolving role of the
academic research library and issues related to
communication, access and ownership, and emerging
technologies.
· Demonstrated leadership and innovation while functioning
effectively as a member of the senior management team
working within a collegial environment.
· Superior interpersonal and communication skills, which
include the ability to develop and maintain harmonious
working relationships with a wide clientele group and the
ability to formulate and express ideas clearly in both
written and spoken form.
· Demonstrated commitment to statewide or regional
collection development and public service.
· Ability to view issues from a library-wide perspective.
· Computer literacy including a thorough working knowledge
of integrated library systems and the use of computer
technology in budgetary, collection development, and data
management applications.
· Accounting experience or training, desirable.
SALARY & BENEFITS: Minimum salary is $55,000. Benefits
include health care, retirement plan, 22 days vacation, sick
leave, and tuition remission for self and immediate family.
APPLICATIONS: Send letter of application, resume, the
names, addresses, phone and fax numbers of 3 references to
Priscilla Neill, AUL for Personnel, University of
Cincinnati, PO Box 210033, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0033 or fax
to (513) 556-0325. Review of applications will begin
October 1, 1998 and will continue until the position is
filled.
UC is an EE/AA employer
For more information about the library, visit our Web site
at www.libraries.uc.edu
Received on Mon Jul 27 1998 - 10:37:40 EDT