CDL-University of Arkansas Position Vacancy

From: "Janet H. Parsch" <libhrofc_at_uark.edu>

Please excuse any cross-posting of this ad for the position soon to be 
available in the University of Arkansas Libraries.

Head, Chemistry Library

The University of Arkansas Libraries seek dynamic, service-oriented 
candidates for the position of Head, Chemistry Library.  Reporting to the 
Director for Public Services, the successful candidate will provide 
leadership for planning and implementing innovative services and will 
manage the daily operations of the Chemistry Library.  The Chemistry 
Library, newly renovated, provides services that meet the information, 
instruction, and research needs of the Chemistry and Biochemistry 
Department faculty and students as well as the campus 
community.  Responsibilities include chemistry and general science 
reference and instruction; collaborative collection development and 
management; supervision of one full-time staff member, one graduate 
assistant, and other student staff; cooperation with other public service 
units to ensure that service standards are met; and liaison activities with 
the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department.  The Head participates in 
Library Cabinet and other m
eetings, prepares reports, and contributes to the overall goals of the 
University Libraries.

Qualifications.  Required:  American Library Association (ALA) accredited 
master’s degree or a graduate degree in chemistry; three years of work 
experience in an academic or research library; supervisory and management 
experience; demonstrated knowledge of resources in chemistry and related 
science disciplines; excellent interpersonal skills; and the potential to 
meet promotion and tenure requirements in performance, scholarship, and 
service.  Preferred:  Collection development experience and demonstrated 
ability to work collaboratively; bibliographic instruction experience; 
knowledge of emerging technologies used in the delivery of information 
services.

Salary and Benefits.  Salary and rank dependent on 
qualifications.  Tenure-track, twelve-month appointment.  Minimum salary: 
$45,000.  Benefits include TIAA/CREF and/or Fidelity, 22 days of annual 
leave, tuition reduction, health and dental insurance.

Background.  Supported by major gifts received through the Campaign for the 
21st Century, University goals include increasing enrollment by several 
thousand students; establishing new academic programs, especially in the 
Honors College and Graduate School; and increasing research across the 
curriculum.  In concert with these goals, the Libraries have identified 
strategic initiatives to meet increasing expectations of students and 
faculty in this growth environment, including innovations within the 
Libraries; activities to support the University’s land-grant teaching and 
research mission; and dedication, cooperation, and flexibility among personnel.

The University Libraries hold over 1.7 million volumes.  The Libraries 
participate in the Greater Western Library Alliance.  Library personnel 
(FTE) include 32 library faculty, 80 professional and support staff, 3 
library graduate assistants, and 29 student assistants.  The Chemistry 
Library (http://libinfo.uark.edu/physics/default.asp), a branch of the 
University Libraries, supports the Department of Chemistry and 
Biochemistry  (http://www.uark.edu/depts/cheminfo/uarkchem/index.html), 
which is a part of the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences.  Three 
research centers­Center for Protein Structure and Function, Center for 
Sensing Technology and Research, and Arkansas Center for Space and 
Planetary Sciences­are located in this department, which offers bachelor’s, 
master’s and doctoral degrees.  The Chemistry Library collections include 
traditional print and electronic resources in chemistry and related 
subjects.  For more information, visit the UA home page (http://www.uark
.edu), the Libraries’ home page (http://libinfo.uark.edu), and the 
Fayetteville Web site (http://www.accessfayetteville.org/).

Located in northwest Arkansas, Fayetteville has been ranked by the Milken 
Institute as the nation’s number one "Best Performing City" in categories 
of local economy, job market, and reliable growth industries.  With a 
population of over 300,000, the region is one of the fastest-growing in the 
U.S., has one of the nation’s lowest unemployment rates, and hosts the 
headquarters of two Fortune 500 companies.  Situated in the Ozark 
Mountains, Fayetteville and the surrounding area offer numerous cultural 
activities and outdoor recreational opportunities.

Review of applications begins August 1, 2006, and continues until position 
is filled.  Send letter of application, résumé, and names, addresses, and 
telephone numbers of three current references to Ms. Janet Parsch, Director 
for Organizational Development, University of Arkansas Libraries, 365 North 
McIlroy Avenue, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701-4002, or email 
libhrofc_at_uark.edu.  The University of Arkansas is an Affirmative 
Action/Equal Opportunity institution committed to achieving a culturally 
diverse faculty.  Applicants must have proof of legal authority to work in 
the United States.


Elsie Nguyen
Library Human Resources Assistant
University of Arkansas Libraries