UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
Manager, Shared Print
SALARY: $64,300 - $90,000 (Midpoint of Range)
Location: Oakland, CA
CLOSE DATE: May 17, 2007
Job# 20070067
The California Digital Library (CDL) seeks an innovative and proactive
Manager of Shared Print to plan and oversee projects that allow the
University of California libraries to share and coordinate printed
collections.
Shared Print is a major collaborative effort of the 10 campuses of the
University of California (UC) designed to enable the UC libraries to
meet the complex information needs of an outstanding faculty and
student body in the 21st century through creative and effective
sharing of printed materials. The Shared Print program assumes a
leadership role in planning sustainable systems for millions of
printed library materials, develops mechanisms for effective and
creative resource sharing, and provides a focus for the development of
strategies and initiatives that guide the University’s libraries
through the transition to a more collaborative approach to building
and sustaining library collections.
Responsibilities: The Manager will have primary leadership
responsibility for planning shared print projects, including the
analysis of UC print collections for potential shared print
opportunities, consultation with the UC campus libraries and
systemwide librarian groups, development of workflow models and cost
models, negotiation with publishers and vendors, identification and
assessment of available technologies and tools to maximize the
efficiency and effectiveness of collection collaborations, and
assessment of shared print projects. The Manager will also be
responsible for identifying and developing opportunities for
collaboration on shared print initiatives with libraries and
organizations outside of UC.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of
education and experience and at least five year’s relevant experience
in collection assessment and planning (Required). Masters degree in
library and/or information science or related subject or equivalent
experience and education (Preferred). Other requirements that must be
demonstrated: ability to plan, evaluate, budget for and manage
complex projects; knowledge of library bibliographic standards and
use of library collections in a research library setting; knowledge of
and experience in applying collection methodologies; ability to plan
and implement new services and collections; ability to work as a
leader in collaborative environments, build consensus and promote the
exchange of information among diverse constituencies such as faculty,
librarians, and vendors; excellent written and verbal communication
skills; experience designing and using data-centered reports and
assessments; attention to detail and proven ability to perform
competently under pressure; strong logic and quantitative reasoning
skills. Other preferred demonstrated skills include: success in
collection development and management in a large ARL library; library
technical services management; working knowledge of UC library
collections and current and historical practices in collaborative
collection development and management at UC. Additional
qualifications can be found in the full position posting.
Environment: The California Digital Library supports the assembly and
creative use of the world's scholarship and knowledge for the
University of California libraries and the communities they serve.
Shared Print is part of the CDL’s Collection Development and
Management Program, which facilitates collaborative collection
development in all formats across the University of California
libraries, seeking synergies among licensed content, print
collections, and digitization initiatives. In addition, the CDL
provides tools that support the construction of online information
services for research, teaching, and learning, including services that
enable the UC libraries to effectively share their materials and
provide greater access to both print and digital content. For more
information, visit the CDL website <http://www.cdlib.org/>.
The University of California, one of the largest and most acclaimed
institutions of higher learning in the world, is dedicated to
excellence in teaching, research and public service and enrolls
premier students from California, the nation and the world. The
University of California Office of the President, home of the
California Digital Library, is the corporate headquarters to the ten
campuses, five medical centers and three Department of Energy National
Labs.
To apply for this position, please be prepared to attach your resume
as part of the application process.
HOW TO APPLY: For a complete job description or to apply for this
position, please visit the University of California Office of the
President employment website at http://jobs.ucop.edu or you may use
the following quicklink for this
position<–http://jobs.ucop.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51471>.
The University of California is an
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Received on Wed Mar 07 2007 - 02:03:33 EST