Subject: Position Announcement - Assistant Director for
Collections and Scholarly Communications -University of
Missouri-Kansas City
From: "Le Beau, Chris" <lebeauc_at_umkc.edu>
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University of Missouri-Kansas City - Assistant Director for
Collections and Scholarly Communications: Comprehensive research
university library in exciting, affordable city, seeks candidates with
energy, creativity, flexibility, and strong commitment to collections
and public service.
Works closely with the faculty to provide information
resources in support of the teaching and research at UMKC.
Participates on the library administrative team in
strategic planning to support the Libraries’ service mission.
Pursues library supported professional development.
Library highlights include an up-to-date multimedia library
instruction laboratory and an award winning Information
Commons/Reference area, and extensive special collections, including
the Marr Sound Archives. These collections focus on trans-Mississippi
and local history as well as rare and unique materials and the
American experience as reflected in recorded sound.
Successful candidates will have an opportunity to participate
in planning for a new expansion of the library and integrated learning
center. Report to Associate Dean of Libraries
Minimum requirements:
ALA-accredited MLS
Exceptional interpersonal, communication skills
Ability to work positively, productively with diverse
constituencies in environment of rapid change
Strong public service commitment
Minimum of 5 years of successful, current
experience with collection development.
Successful, current experience with electronic
library resources and digital libraries.
Evidence of mature judgment
Evidence of professional initiative
Understanding of scholarly research environment and
scholarly communications process.
Potential to meet promotion requirements in
non-tenure track appointment
Preferred:
Additional graduate degree
Successful, current experience with-
Digital library technologies
Metadata
Preservation
Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with education and
experience and excellent retirement/benefits package.
Send letter of application, resume, names of three references
to: Bonnie Postlethwaite, Chair of Search Committee, University
Libraries Administrative Office, University of Missouri – Kansas City,
5100 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110, 816-235-1531 or submit via
e-mail to morrish_at_umkc.edu. Application review begins February 15,
2007. Applications received by that date will be given priority
consideration; however, review of applications will continue until
position is filled. See http://www.umkc.edu/lib/People/jobopenings.htm
for additional openings. UMKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action institution.
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Received on Wed Jan 17 2007 - 03:01:13 EST