From: Dana Sally <dana_sally_at_uncg.edu>
POSITION VACANCY:
Assistant Director for Collection Management
(re-advertisement)
JACKSON LIBRARY
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO
Jackson Library at The University of North Carolina at
Greensboro is seeking an experienced, energetic, and
innovative professional as Assistant Director for
Collection Management. Our 190-acre campus is located one
mile from the center of Greensboro, a city of more than
200,000. The University is located in the Piedmont Triad
(population over 1 million), an area of great natural
beauty, diverse industry, cultural arts and mild
temperatures. The University has more than 700 budgeted
FTE faculty positions and FTE enrollments of approximately
10,500. Learn more about the University and the Library at
http://library.uncg.edu.
Responsibilities: Provide leadership for collection
management activities. Work actively and closely with
library colleagues and teaching faculty to assess user
needs and collections to establish priorities, build
library collections, and integrate digital formats with
traditional formats; recommend, allocate, and monitor the
collections budget; prepare budget requests, reports, and
other collection management documents; develop, refine, and
articulate vision, policies, and procedures; coordinate the
library liaison program; supervise the Head of
Acquisitions/Serials and the Conservation/Bindery Division;
and work with appropriate committees and organizations to
further the work of collection management and the Library.
Requirements: ALA-accredited MLS; minimum of 5 years
relevant and progressively responsible collection
management experience in an academic research library that
serves the humanities, sciences, and social sciences; broad
understanding of a variety of academic disciplines and
faculty work and needs; significant experience in building
electronic and print resources and in developing and
managing collections budgets; knowledge and understanding
of trends and issues related to electronic and print
resources; demonstrated planning, organizational, and
leadership skills; demonstrated ability to foster a
collegial work environment and to coordinate the work of
others; and excellent oral, written, and interpersonal
communication skills. Advanced degree in discipline other
than library science desired. Deadline: February 9th or
until filled. Position available March 1st.
Salary and benefits: salary is competitive and
commensurate with qualifications and experience.
This position is a twelve-month tenure-track faculty
position. Demonstrated professional achievement, service,
and scholarly/creative activity are required for
reappointment and tenure. Standard state benefits include
state or optional (including TIAA/CREF) retirement plans
and 24 vacation days a year.
Application procedure: Send application letter, a resume,
and the names of three current references to Ms. Karen
Ward, Search Committees, Jackson Library, UNCG, P.O. Box
26175, Greensboro, N.C. 27402-6175. EEO/AA: W/M/V/D. The
University is dedicated to sustaining a diverse educational
community.
Received on Wed Jan 10 2001 - 09:39:16 EST