From: Maureen James-Barnes <mejames_at_ualr.edu>
Director for Public Services
Ottenheimer Library
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Available September 1, 2007
The Ottenheimer Library of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock
(UALR) invites applications for the position of Director for Public
Services, job #267. This is a full-time, 12-month faculty appointment
at the rank of Associate Professor, leading to tenure. The Director
will provide administrative oversight for the Public Services division
and will direct the development, implementation, and marketing of new
and existing programs to provide user-centered services, reference,
and instruction. The successful candidate will be a member of the
Library’s senior administrative group, sharing responsibility for the
overall direction of the University Library with other key managers
including Directors for Technical Services and Technology, Archives
and Special Collections, and Administrative Services. This position
will report directly to the Dean of the Library.
Ottenheimer Library’s materials budget is in excess of $1 million
annually. Its materials holdings include: nearly a half million
monographs, 11,000 electronic books, access to over 28,000 electronic
journals, 3,600 active periodical subscriptions, in excess of one
million microforms, and more than 115 electronic databases. The
Library’s integrated library system is Innovative Interfaces.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide vision, direction, and operational management for the
planning, development, marketing, delivery, and assessment of all user
services functions (reference, instruction, government documents,
circulation, reserves, and interlibrary loan.)
2. Supervise and evaluate the Head of Reference and Head of Access
Services.
3. Coordinate public services activities and workflow with other
areas of the library and university.
4. Work with the Director of Technical Services and Technology to
identify, evaluate, and promote new technologies in user services.
5. Participate in library-wide programs such as collection
development, assessment, and strategic planning.
6. Take a leadership role, locally and nationally, in identifying
and implementing new developments in the field through active
participation in professional organizations.
REQUIREMENTS: ALA-accredited MLS; at least five years of
professional experience in public services areas such as circulation,
interlibrary loan, reference, and instruction in a research or
academic library; demonstrated understanding of academic teaching and
research needs; ability to view issues from a broad library-wide
perspective; excellent interpersonal, communication, and planning skills.
PREFERRED: Experience with assessment of library services, strategic
planning, and project management; three years successful management
and supervision of librarians and paraprofessionals; experience with
integrated library systems; proven skills in the application of
technology to enhance effectiveness in public services operations;
second advanced degree; qualifications for appointment at the rank of
Associate Professor.
To apply: Send a letter of application stating qualifications and
background for this position; curriculum vitae; names, addresses,
telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses for three professional
references to Suzanne Martin, Director of Administrative Services of
the Ottenheimer Library (csmartin_at_ualr.edu). Refer to job #267. Only
electronic applications will be accepted (PDF format is welcomed).
Applicant packages must be complete in order to be considered for an
interview. Review of applications will begin immediately and will
continue until the position is filled. For detailed information please
visit http://www.ualr.edu/www/libraries/. UALR is an equal employment
opportunity affirmative action employer and actively seeks the
candidacy of minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. Under
Arkansas law, all applications are subject to disclosure. Persons
hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.
Maureen E. James
Head, Collection Development
Ottenheimer Library
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
2801 South University
Little Rock, AR 72204
501-569-8816 (V)
501-569-3017 (F)
Received on Wed Aug 22 2007 - 00:40:23 EDT