From: Stefanie Wittenbach <Stefanie.Wittenbach_at_utsa.edu>
Head of Collection Development The University of Texas at San Antonio
Head of Collection Development The University of Texas at San Antonio
Library is seeking a dynamic, energetic, user oriented librarian to
provide leadership, organization, and management skills as Head of
Collection Development. This position is responsible for the
effective administration of the Library’s collection development
program and reports to the Assistant Dean, Collections. Establishes
goals and work plans for Collection Development to meet Library and
institutional objectives. Responsible for coordinating the selection
of all materials added to the Library’s collections. Coordinates
activities of library bibliographers to provide outreach and liaison
with academic divisions. Works closely with academic departments in
program planning, evaluation, and accreditation reports. Establishes
and encourages open communication among bibliographers and liaisons.
Manages the library materials budget. Coordinates contract
negotiations for library resources. As bibliographer, responsible for
the selection, maintenance, and evaluation of library materials and
the management of funds in support of specific academic programs.
Participates on the Collections Management Team along with the Head of
Acquisitions, Head of Cataloging, and Head of Archives and Special
Collections.
Qualifications: Required – MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited program.
Five years of successful and increasingly responsible professional
experience in collection management and development. Demonstrated
successful management and supervisory experience. Ability to
communicate concepts and general and task-specific information in
oral, written, and electronic forms. Understanding of basic fund
accounting principles, contract negotiation, and technical foundations
of a digital library environment. Excellent analytical,
interpersonal, organizational, and communications skills; good oral
and writing skills in English; flexibility, creativity, energy, and a
commitment to public service. Experience with an integrated library
system, preferably web-based, and working knowledge of word processing
and spreadsheet applications. Demonstrated ability to work
collaboratively with other library units. Bibliographic expertise in
an appropriate academic discipline. Previous library budget planning
experience. Must be able to lift heavy books and push full book
trucks with or without accommodation. Preferred – Advanced degree in
bibliographic area of specialization. Academic library experience in
a comparable setting. Excellent grounding in technical and public
service issues which affect collection development. Knowledge of at
least one foreign language. Knowledge of or experience with digital
libraries and/or institutional repositories. Professionally active in
the areas of responsibility of this position. Salary: Commensurate
with qualifications, within the range of $48,451-$70,254 for a
12-month appointment plus benefits package.
The University of Texas at San Antonio serves the San Antonio
metropolitan area and the broader region of South Texas through
programs and services offered from its three campuses: 1604 Campus,
Downtown Campus and UTSA's Institute of Texan Cultures. See
http://www.utsa.edu/about for more information.
With 27,291 students enrolled in 121 undergraduate and graduate degree
programs, UTSA is the second-largest component in The University of
Texas System and has been one of the state's fastest-growing public
universities for much of the last decade.
UTSA offers 62 bachelor's, 43 master's and 16 doctoral degree
programs, and with seven new doctoral programs in the planning stages
is rapidly moving toward classification as a doctoral/research
intensive institution.
The UTSA Library (http://lib.utsa.edu) has facilities at all three
UTSA campuses, with 670,000 volumes, 2,100 periodical subscriptions,
35,000 electronic journals, 263 electronic databases, and many other
material formats including archival materials, maps, media, and
microforms. The Library’s goal is to reach Association of Research
Libraries status within the next decade. The Library’s integrated
library system is Voyager.
San Antonio, currently the ninth largest city in the United States, is
a beautiful city, contrasting cosmopolitan progress with a rich
multicultural history. The cost of living is low, and cultural and
educational opportunities abound. There is no state income tax in Texas.
Applications must be completed through the online applicant system
STARS (https://www.utsajobs.com) together with cover letter, resume,
and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references. For
assistance accessing STARS, call UTSA Human Resources at (210)
458-4250. UTSA is an EEO/AA employer. Women and minorities are
encouraged to apply. The UTSA campus is accessible to persons with
disabilities.
Received on Tue Jan 24 2006 - 08:35:14 EST