From: Buenaventura B. Basco <bbasco_at_pegasus.cc.ucf.edu>
Subject: Head of Collection Management - Orlando, FL (fwd)
HEAD OF COLLECTION MANAGEMENT.
The University of Central Florida (UCF) Library, Orlando, seeks a
collaborative and accomplished Head of Collection Management to provide
leadership and inspiration for the development, management, and evaluation
of the library's collections. This position is responsible for developing
and implementing collection evaluation and analysis procedures, is
actively involved in new university-degree program proposals and program
review for accreditation, and participates in preparation, allocation, and
monitoring of a $5.2 million materials budget. The Head of Collection
Management reports to the Director of Libraries and, as a member of
library management, contributes to long-range planning in support of the
strategic objectives of the library. This University offers an exciting
and vibrant academic environment with growing collections, advanced
technology and an expanding campus.
Responsibilities: The Head of Collection Management establishes goals,
policies, and standards for the department; prepares, maintains, and
monitors fund allocation formulas; evaluates and monitors approval plans;
coordinates allocation of funds and activities of 20 collection
development selectors; ensures ongoing training, development, and
evaluation of selectors and support staff; acts as liaison with university
planning entities, teaching faculty and library staff; and plays a key
role in selection of electronic resources.
Qualifications: Required: Master's degree from an American Library
Association-accredited institution; successful experience in collection
development activities; demonstrated knowledge of current collection
development methodologies and issues; leadership experience. Preferred:
Knowledge of accrediting agency criteria and standards; experience in
collection planning and evaluation; budgeting and fund allocation
experience; experience in a shared-responsibility or team environment;
evidence of commitment to public service and the ability to work
collaboratively with a variety of staff, faculty and researchers; ability
to accomplish team goals using both collegial and hierarchical roles;
record of professional contributions. Finalists will be asked to give a
brief presentation during the on-campus interview.
Environment: The University of Central Florida, one of 11 state
universities, is located 13 miles east of downtown Orlando. UCF has an
enrollment of 39,000 students and serves a metropolitan population of 1.5
million residents. Near the Kennedy Space Center, UCF is nationally
recognized for its programs in Engineering and Computer Science, Optics
and Photonics, and is regularly listed as one of the nation's most "wired"
universities. The main library has a collection of over 1.3 million
volumes and is a partial depository for government documents and patents.
The library materials budget is $5.2 million. The staff of 108 includes a
library faculty of 41. http://library.ucf.edu
Salary and Rank: Commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is
a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position with generous health
insurance benefits and retirement options.
To Apply: Submit an application letter, resume, and names of at least
three professional references to: Cynthia Kisby, Personnel Librarian,
University of Central Florida Library, P.O. Box 162666, Orlando, FL
32816-2666; fax (407)823-2529; e-mail: ckisby_at_mail.ucf.edu. Review will
begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
SEARCHES ARE CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA SUNSHINE
REGULATIONS.UCF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Received on Fri Sep 06 2002 - 14:08:52 EDT