CDL: Position opening, Head of CD reposted (TX)

Subject: Head of CD reposted (TX)
From: Stefanie Wittenbach <Stefanie.Wittenbach_at_utsa.edu>

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 in an academic 
library setting.  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. 
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 eighth 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.  Posting 
closes July 31, 2006.  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.