CDL-New Job Opening - Head of Collections - University of Missouri-Kansas City Libraries

From: "Le Beau, Chris" <lebeauc_at_umkc.edu>


Head of Collections: Dynamic urban university library in exciting, 
affordable city, seeks candidates with energy, creativity, flexibility, and 
strong commitment to collections and public service for the position of 
Head of Collections, University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) University 
Libraries.  Position reports to the Assistant Director for Technical 
Services and Collections, evaluates and develops the library’s physical and 
virtual collections, supervises one staff person, and oversees the 
departmental liaison program.  Establishes and maintains effective 
communication with academic departments and works closely with the faculty 
to provide information resources in all formats in support of the teaching 
and research at UMKC.  Participates on Technical Services management team 
with Unit Heads to maintain high quality user-centered service.

Successful candidates will have an opportunity to participate in planning 
for a new expansion of the library and integrated learning center. 
Professional development encouraged, required for promotion in ranked, 
non-tenure track position.

UMKC is a comprehensive research university exemplifying the values of 
education first, innovation, accountability, diversity, and 
collaboration.    See:

< 
<http://www.umkc.edu/aboutumkc/values.asp>http://www.umkc.edu/aboutumkc/values.asp  
 >   In a large area of green space and in Kansas City’s research/cultural 
corridor, the campus is located in the heart of one of America’s most 
affordable and attractive cities.

         Minimum requirements:
*       ALA-accredited MLS
*       Minimum of 5 years of extensive, current experience with 
collection  development in an academic or research library.

*       Current experience with electronic library resources
*       Understanding of scholarly research environment and scholarly 
communications process
*       Strong public service commitment
*       Exceptional interpersonal, communication skills
*       Ability to work positively, productively with diverse 
constituencies in environment of rapid change
*       Evidence of mature judgment
*       Evidence of professional initiative
*       Potential to meet promotion requirements in non-tenure track 
appointment

                Preferred:
·       Additional graduate degree
                 Successful, current experience with:
·             Collection Development management
                       Scholarly Communications issues
·       Supervisory experience
                 Experience with collections budget
                 Experience with donor relations

                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 
umkcula_at_umkc.edu. Application review begins September 21, 
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>http://www.umkc.edu/lib/People/jobopenings.htm 
for additional openings. UMKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 
institution