From: Stefanie Wittenbach <Stefanie.Wittenbach_at_utsa.edu>
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 for Collections. Establishes goals and work plans for Collection
Development to meet Library and institutional objectives. Manages the
library materials budget. Coordinates contract negotiations for
library resources. Manages the Library’s digital initiatives program,
including implementation of an institutional repository. Works with
the Assistant Dean for Collections to develop a scholarly
communications education program for the University. Participates on
the Collections Management Team along with the Head of Acquisitions,
Head of Cataloging, and Head of Archives and Special Collections.
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. Previous library budget planning experience. Preferred –
Advanced degree in bibliographic area of specialization. Excellent
grounding in technical and public service issues which affect
collection development. Knowledge of at least one foreign language.
Knowledge of or experience with digital libraries and/or institutional
repositories. Professionally active in the areas of responsibility of
this position. Salary: Commensurate with qualifications, $55,000
minimum for a 12-month appointment plus benefits package.
The University of Texas at San Antonio Library is at an exciting point
in its history with new positions being filled, strategic planning in
progress, and a major renovation project underway.
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 October 31, 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 Fri Oct 05 2007 - 03:06:17 EDT