CDL: Position opening (OH)
Kent Mulliner
<mulliner@ohio.edu>
Please forgive any duplication. This announcement has
been
sent to several lists.
Assistant Dean for Collection Development.
The Ohio University Libraries invite applications and nominations
for
the position of Assistant Dean for Collection Development. This
position
reports directly to the Dean of Libraries. Ohio University is a member
of
the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and is an active and
founding
member of OhioLINK, Ohio's statewide library consortium.
The Assistant Dean for Collection Development oversees an annual
collections budget of $4.7 million, working with administration and
faculty to ensure responsible use of funds in keeping with the
University?s academic and research priorities. He/she provides
leadership
and training to 40 librarians who serve as subject bibliographers and
liaisons to academic units. He/she negotiates contracts for information
resources, and communicates with and monitors performance of vendors,
publishers and aggregators. He/she works closely with the Acquisitions
Department (8 FTE), both in ordering and accounting, and with other
members of the Administrative Team and library staff, to ensure
effective
access to information resources of all kinds.
The Assistant Dean also:
* Participates actively in cross-departmental teams, committees and
task
groups within the library
* Represents Ohio University in OhioLINK collection development
activities and participates in other consortial and professional
associations, as appropriate.
* Advises faculty, bibliographers and senior administrators on issues
related to information resources and scholarly communication.
An ALA-accredited Masters Degree in Library/Information Science
(MLS/MLIS) or equivalent degree is the minimum professional
qualification. The successful candidate will have minimum of 5 years of
professional experience in a research library, including significant
experience with consortia, publishers and suppliers; a thorough
understanding of the research process; and breadth of experience, as
well
as depth. A second advanced degree in a scholarly area is preferred.
Preference will be given to candidates with grant writing experience;
editing, publishing, technical and expository writing skills; critical
analysis and problem-solving abilities; procurement and financial
management experience.
Salary is commensurate with experience. Ohio University employees enjoy
a
liberal benefits package, including 22 days annual vacation, generous
insurance, and Ohio state employee or alternative retirement.
Review of applications will begin March 5, 2004; applications received
prior to that date will receive highest consideration.
TO APPLY: Send letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses,
telephone numbers, and email addresses of three current references to:
Eileen Theodore-Shusta, Human Resources Coordinator, Alden Library,
Ohio
University, Athens, OH 45701-2978 (telephone: 740-593-2989; FAX:
740-593-2708; email: theodore@ohio.edu).
Ohio University is committed to quality, diversity and equal
opportunity
Eileen Theodore-Shusta, PHR
Human Resources Coordinator
Ohio University Libraries
Athens OH 45701
theodore@ohio.edu
740-593-2989 (FAX) 740-593-2708
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Received on Thu Feb 19 2004 - 13:20:54 EST