CDL: Position announcement (Calif)

From: John P. Abbott <AbbottJP_at_appstate.edu>
Date: Tue, 06 Mar 2007 09:20:24 -0500
To: Colldv-l <COLLDV-L_at_usc.edu>
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