>From Stefanie Wittenbach <Stefanie.Wittenbach_at_utsa.edu>
Re: Head of Collection Development--San Antonio, TX
The Library has the following position available:
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.
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. Preferred – Advanced degree in bibliographic area of
specialization. Excellent grounding in technical and public service
issues which affect collection development. Salary: Commensurate
with qualifications, $50,000 minimum 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.
San Antonio, currently the seventh 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.
For a more detailed job description, please go to STARS listed below.
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 February 28, 2007. 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 Sun Jan 28 2007 - 07:14:44 EST