From: Larry Alford <alford_at_email.unc.edu>
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill welcomes nominations and
applications for the position of Assistant University Librarian for
Collections and Resource Services described below.
POSITION:Assistant University Librarian for Collections and
Resource Services
AVAILABLE: May 1, 2001
DESCRIPTION
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Library
seeks an experienced collection management librarian to provide innovative
and energetic leadership in the newly created position of Assistant
University Librarian for Collections and Resource Services. The University
Library collections total over 5 million volumes and the electronic
component of the collections is growing rapidly as is the infrastructure
to support access to electronic information from around the world.
The Assistant University Librarian is responsible for
articulating a vision for collection development that meets the
instructional and research needs of the University and the goals of the
Library. The AUL works with faculty and librarians to create policies
that realize collection objectives, implements programs for the selection
and evaluation of resources, and coordinates and evaluates the collection
development and management activities of more than thirty selectors across
the Library. The Assistant University Librarian also heads the Library's
Collection Development Department, which includes three central
bibliographers for the humanities, social sciences, and Western Europe;
three area studies bibliographers for East Asia, Iberia/Latin America, and
Slavic/Eastern Europe; and support staff.
The Assistant University Librarian recommends the
allocation of and manages the library materials budget of more than 7
million dollars not including expenditures in the separately administered
Health Sciences and Law Libraries. The Assistant University Librarian also
collaborates with the collection managers in the Health Sciences and Law
Libraries and works closely with the position's counterparts in the
Triangle Research Libraries Network libraries to build collections
cooperatively with Duke University, North Carolina State University, and
North Carolina Central University.
The Assistant University Librarian reports to the
Associate Provost for University Libraries through the Deputy University
Librarian and serves as a member of the Library's senior management group.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required: ALA-accredited MLS and 5 years of increasing professional
responsibility and leadership in collection management activities in a
research library environment. A demonstrated broad knowledge of and
experience with academic and research library collection management issues
and of the trends and issues confronting higher education in today's
rapidly changing environment. Significant experience in managing a
collections budget. Ability to articulate a vision of collection
development and management in the electronic information environment and
to provide digital content for the Library's web-based
information services. A commitment to cooperative collection building
with other research libraries in both print and electronic format. Strong
interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively both orally
and in writing.
Preferred: A record of significant participation at the national level in
organizations addressing collection management and/or electronic
information issues. Demonstrated knowledge of collection development
issues in area studies.
THE UNIVERSITY AND THE LIBRARIES
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the country's oldest
state university. UNC-CH has an enrollment of approximately 24,000
students, employs more than 2,200 faculty, offers the Ph.D. in 66 fields;
and the Library collections include over 5 million volumes. The Library
is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for
Research Libraries, the Triangle Research Libraries Network (TRLN) and
SOLINET.
The Triangle region is one of the most desirable places to live and work
in North America and offers its residents a wide array of recreational,
cultural and intellectual activities. The mountains and the seashore are
each less than a half-day drive from Chapel Hill.
For more information on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
and our Libraries, check the website at <http://www.unc.edu/>.
The University of North Carolina is an equal opportunity employer and is
strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
This is a twelve-month academic librarian appointment with a minimum
salary of $70,000. Standard state benefits of annual leave, sick leave,
and State or TIAA-CREF retirement plan. Librarians are members of the
general faculty.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION
Review of applications will begin on-- February 5, 2001. Applications
will be accepted until the position is filled.
TO APPLY
Send a letter of application, a resume and the names, addresses, and
telephone numbers of three professional references to:
Assistant University Librarian for Collections and Resource Services
Mari E. Marsh, Director of Library Personnel
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
CB #3900, 206 Davis Library
Chapel Hill, NC 27514-8890
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Larry P. Alford
Deputy University Librarian
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
CB #3900 Davis Library
Chapel Hill, NC 27514-8890
alford_at_email.unc.edu (919) 962-1302 fax:(919) 843-8936
Received on Wed Jan 31 2001 - 09:45:58 EST