CDL: Position opening (Calif)

From: John P. Abbott <AbbottJP_at_conrad.appstate.edu>
Date: Fri, 07 Sep 2001 13:49:47 -0400
To: colldv-l_at_usc.edu
San Francisco State University
J. Paul Leonard Library        
San Francisco, California 
				 
COLLECTION ACCESS & MANAGEMENT SERVICES HEAD
Tenure-Track Faculty Position & Department Co-Chair 
(Position No.: 042.01)
http://www.library.sfsu.edu/new/employment/CAM.html

RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides leadership for and manages a redefined division 
encompassing Collection Acquisition Management, Cataloging Services, Document 
Delivery Services, Periodicals/Microforms, Circulation Services, Reserve Book 
Room, Stack Maintenance, and Special Collections/Archives. Ongoing initiatives 
in the division include weeding and off-site storage projects, digital 
library initiatives such as e-Books, electronic reserves, and digitizing 
projects. Oversees a collections budget of over $2.8 million. Establishes 
strategic directions, goals and priorities, and develops work assignments 
in collaboration with faculty, coordinators and unit heads in the Division. 
Coordinates services and procedures with other divisions and represents the 
division on Library Management Team. Participates in library-wide planning 
and policy-making and serves as Department Co-Chair in matters relating to 
library faculty.

QUALIFICATIONS: MLS from ALA accredited program; a minimum of 5 years of 
appropriate experience with progressively responsible administrative 
responsibilities, including management of at least one of above named areas; 
budget planning and management experience, broad and demonstrable knowledge 
of collection management and access, including technical services. 
Demonstrated leadership ability; strong analytical and problem solving 
skills; excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills 
with a diverse faculty, staff and students. Ability to work within and 
foster a collaborative, collegial environment. Strong public service 
orientation.

Reports to the University Librarian. Tenure-track appointment at the 
Associate or full Librarian level; rank and salary commensurate with 
qualifications and experience. As faculty members, librarians are expected 
to meet general faculty requirements for tenure and promotion.

San Francisco State University, a member of the California State University 
system, serves a diverse student body of 27,000 undergraduate and graduate 
students. The mission of the university is to promote scholarship, freedom, 
human diversity, excellence in instruction, and intellectual 
accomplishments. SFSU faculty are expected to be effective teachers and 
demonstrate professional achievement and growth through continued research, 
publications and/or creative activities. In faculty positions, librarians 
are expected to meet general faculty requirements for retention, tenure 
and promotion.

Review of application will begin September 17 and continue until positions 
are filled. Candidates should submit a letter of application, resume and 
the names of three references with contact information to:

Pam Kullberg, Personnel Coordinator
J. Paul Leonard Library, San Francisco State University
1630 Holloway Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94132-4030

San Francisco State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity 
employer. Minorities, women and persons with disabilities are encouraged 
to apply.

PLEASE! NO E-MAIL APPLICATIONS!
Received on Fri Sep 07 2001 - 10:51:02 EDT