From: Linda Gould <ljgould_at_u.washington.edu>
NOTICE OF VACANCY
October 12, 1998
TITLE: Associate Director of Libraries for Resources and Collection
Management Services
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The University of Washington Libraries seeks a dynamic leader for a
newly-formed administrative unit, Resources and Collection Management
Services (RCMC). This is an exceptional opportunity to shape major
programs, strategic directions and service initiatives for one of the
nation's premier academic library systems. RCMS includes those functions
related to the selection, purchase, organization and management of
information resources in all formats and some direct user services.
Reporting to the Director of University Libraries, the Associate Director
is responsible for policy and program development, administration of
operations and personnel matters, and overall excellence in Monographic
Services, Serials Services, the Preservation Program, International
Studies sections and Collection Management Services, including the
electronic information program. Through Collection Management Services,
RCMS provides coordination and support for over 60 selectors located
throughout the Libraries. The Associate Director serves on the Libraries
Executive Committee, works closely with other lead administrators to
ensure services responsive to the needs of users, and actively
participates in the ongoing administration of the Libraries; co-chairs the
Information Resources Council; and provides leadership at the campus,
state, regional and national levels in scholarly publishing, electronic
licensing, collection management and the acquisition and organization of
information.
The University Libraries operates in a dynamic, collaborative environment
to provide advanced networked information resources, outstanding
traditional collections, and user-centered services to a three-campus
university of more than 37,000 students, 3,900 faculty, and 13,000 staff.
In the fall, 1998 a new Information Gateway was introduced
(http://www.lib.washington.edu/) and will be followed in 1999 with a
web-based integrated library system. A digital library program is under
active development.
The University Libraries maintains numerous consortial memberships and
relationships including the state-wide Cooperative Library Project, and
participates in many national programs and initiatives. The Libraries
enjoys excellent relations with the University of Washington School of
Library and Information Science whose new director has a mandate for
expanding graduate and undergraduate education in information studies.
The Libraries will be an active partner with the School.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Graduate degree from a program accredited by the American Library
Association or an equivalent graduate library science/information studies
degree required.
2. At least eight years of successful library experience with five years
in progressively more responsible administrative positions required;
record of innovation and new program implementation; broad understanding
of the roles of libraries in the academic research community; demonstrated
leadership in a rapidly changing environment.
3. Excellent knowledge of current issues and challenges in resources
and collection management in academic libraries and experience in an
automated environment required.
4. Ability to work successfully in a consultative management
environment and to function effectively as a member of a strong management
team; excellent interpersonal skills; strong commitment to staff
development. Energy, creativity and tolerance for ambiguity; ability to
foster cooperative attitudes within the group of units managed and between
those units and units managed by others; ability to conduct studies
falling within the scope of this position. Superior communications skills
are required.
SALARY: $75,000 minimum. Starting salary commensurate with qualifications
and experience.
BENEFITS: Librarians are academic personnel and participate in the
University of Washington Retirement Plan (TIAA-CREF, The Vanguard Group,
SAFECO Mutual Funds and/or Fidelity Investments) on a matching basis.
Vacation is accrued at the rate of 24 working days per year; sick leave at
the rate of 12 working days per year. Excellent medical, dental and life
insurance plans. No state or local income tax.
APPLY TO: Charles E. Chamberlin
Deputy Director of Libraries
University of Washington Libraries
482 Allen Library
Box 352900
Seattle, Washington 98195-2900
Applicants should submit a letter of application, full resume salary
requirements, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least
four references who are knowledgeable of the applicant's qualifications
for this position.
APPLICATION
DEADLINE: To ensure consideration, applications should be received
no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, December 18, 1998.
University of Washington Libraries' Home Page is:
http:\\www.lib.washington.edu
The University of Washington, an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
Employer, is building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourages
applications from female and minority candidates.
In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the
University is required to verify and document the citizenship or
employment authorization of each new employee.
Questions about the position, can be directed to Charles Chamberlin
(206-685-1978 or cecuwa_at_u.washington.edu) or Betty Bengtson (206-543-1763,
bbengt_at_u.washington.edu).
Received on Fri Nov 13 1998 - 09:43:31 EST