From: Robert P. Holley <aa3805_at_wayne.edu>
Wayne State University Libraries
Director of Resource Development and Management
Position Opening
Wayne State University invites applications and nominations for the
position of Director of Resource Development and Management.
As a result of system-wide library reorganization to a functional team
approach, this position was created to provide overall direction and
leadership for the development and management of library
resources in all formats to support the university’s research,
teaching and service missions.
Responsibilities
Units reporting to the Director of Resource Development and
Management (RDM) are collection development, the newly created
preservation office, storage operations and the central serials unit
(in a dual reporting structure with Technical Services). The RDM
Director supervises the activities of two collection development
coordinators and directs the activities of 22 subject selectors,
including the Law and Medical libraries. In addition, s/he will
develop comprehensive collection development policies; develop and
administer equitable means of resource allocations across subject
disciplines; lead and participate in cooperative collection
development initiatives at local, state, regional and national levels;
maintain active dialogue with faculty and students, regularly assess
and analyze library collections; negotiate licenses with vendors for
electronic products; assess and make recommendations to enhance
Special Collections within the library system; provide leadership for
the establishment and development of a preservation program; provide
overall direction and direct supervision of library storage
operations; and jointly provide leadership (with the Director of
Technical Services) to the central serials unit.
Environment
Wayne State University is one of the nation’s leading urban
research universities with a demonstrated commitment to teaching and
learning excellence. The University enrolls 31,000 students
(approximately 18,000 undergraduate and 13,000 graduate/professional).
The WSU campus is located in an attractive urban setting in the
Detroit Cultural Center. Wayne State University Libraries rank among
the top 60 libraries in the Association for Research Libraries. The
library system, consisting of five major libraries, has recently
reorganized along functional lines. Resource Development and
Management reports to the Associate Dean and manages an acquisitions
budget of nearly $ 7 million. The University Libraries is committed to
being a national leader in the transition of library collections from
print to electronic resources.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a master’s degree in
library/information science from an ALA-accredited institution;
demonstrated successful leadership experience in resource
development and management in a major academic research
library; knowledge of and experience with human resources,
planning and financial management; demonstrated strategic and
operational planning and problem solving skills; demonstrated
excellent leadership, managerial and supervisory skills;
demonstrated ability to work successfully with teams;
demonstrated commitment to customer service; demonstrated
excellence in verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Salary and Benefits
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience,
with a minimum of $80,000 per year. The university offers an array of
outstanding benefits including dental and health care plan options,
TIAA-CREF or Fidelity, tuition assistance for employees and family,
relocation assistance and liberal vacation allowance.
Applications
Review of applications will begin August 1 and continue until the
position is filled. Please send electronic copy (print copy optional)
of letter of interest, complete resume, and the names, addresses,
telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three professional
references to:
Toi Price, Human Resources Specialist
Wayne State University Library System
Deans Office
Detroit, MI 48202
ab2983_at_wayne.edu
For additional information about the position, contact Lynn Sutton,
Associate Dean, at ac9706_at_wayne.edu or (313) 577-6630.
Wayne State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer.
Received on Wed Sep 04 2002 - 11:14:58 EDT