From: "Malenfant, Chuck" <CMalenfa_at_fgcu.edu>
> RESOURCE MANAGEMENT LIBRARIAN
> Florida Gulf Coast University www.fgcu.edu seeks a creative professional
> to manage resource development in a team-based, technology-rich
> environment with complex outsourcing relationships. This is an exciting
> opportunity to contribute to a new institution in the state university
> system that is committed to using the latest information technologies for
> teaching and learning and supports innovation and professional
> development. DUTIES: The Resource Management Librarian will foster a
> content-based approach to materials evaluation and acquisition,
> integrating traditional and electronic formats. Responsibilities include
> determining collection development (CD) needs and priorities, maintaining
> and implementing CD policy, coordinating collaborative CD efforts,
> representing FGCU on a statewide electronic collections committee, and
> working with other library teams regarding access to resources and
> management of the library materials budget. Coordinates the technical and
> business arrangements for electronic resources, works closely with the
> Technical Services and Systems Teams on issues such as product trials,
> licensing agreements, user authentication, and tracks renewals and price
> increases. Develops and leads the library's liaison program, including
> evaluating the program, coordinating and supporting the work of librarian
> liaisons, and facilitating communication with the campus community about
> library services and collections. Contributes to the Reference Team and to
> library-wide policy development as a member of the library Leadership
> Team. Contributes to the collegial atmosphere within the library and
> across the university. Participates in service to the university and the
> community. Shared responsibility for faculty governance. Stays abreast of
> changes in the electronic management of information through scholarship
> and professional development activities. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
> Excellent leadership skills including ability to facilitate group
> decision-making and planning processes, to work in a collegial and
> collaborative manner; effective problem-solving skills; and to meet
> challenging situations with flexibility and tact. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
> MLS from an ALA-accredited institution, collection development (CD)
> experience, knowledge of e-resources and CD issues/trends, experience
> managing complex projects, and strong service orientation. PREFERRED
> QUALIFICATIONS: Understanding of national trends in scholarly
> communication, library policy issues, and information technologies
> relating to higher education is highly desirable. HIRING RANGE: $35,000 -
> $50,000. Appointment at faculty rank and salary on a 12-month, multi-year
> basis: Asst. University Librarian with 3 years exp.; Assoc. University
> Librarian with 5 years exp.; University Librarian with 8 years exp. HOW TO
> APPLY: There is no formal application form. To apply, submit two packages,
> each package must include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and a
> list of five references postmarked by July 28, 2000 to FLORIDA GULF COAST
> UNIVERSITY, Position #10172, Director, Human Resources, 10501 FGCU Blvd.
> South, Ft. Myers, FL, 33965-6565. Finalists will be required to provide
> official transcripts.
Received on Mon Jun 19 2000 - 17:16:27 EDT