CDL- Posting: Director of Academic Services and Resources, Little Rock, AR

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> Mark Stoffan <mastoffan_at_ualr.edu>
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> University of Arkansas at Little Rock
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> Ottenheimer Library
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> Vacancy Announcement
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> Director of Academic Services and Resources
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> Job #445
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> The Ottenheimer Library seeks a senior-level librarian to lead 
> departments directly involved in supporting the teaching, learning and 
> research needs of faculty and students.  The Director of Academic 
> Services and Resources will provide vision for the departments of 
> Reference/Instruction, Collection Development and Access Services.  
> The successful candidate will develop innovative programs to 
> facilitate change and promote an environment of creativity and service. 
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> The Director of Academic Services and Resources reports to the Dean of 
> the Library and works closely with other senior leaders who have 
> responsibilities for Technical Services and Technology, Administrative 
> Services, and Archives/Special Collections.
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> This is a faculty status, tenure-track position.  The successful 
> candidate will be required to meet the Library's criteria for 
> promotion and tenure, which include librarianship, service and 
> scholarship/research.
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> Located in Little Rock, Arkansas' urban center, the University of 
> Arkansas at Little Rock is a state-supported metropolitan university.  
> The Ottenheimer library provides vital support to this urban research 
> university and the community at large.
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> *_Responsibilities_*
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> The successful candidate will be a leader who has a thorough 
> understanding of the research process and scholarly communication, as 
> well as a comprehensive vision of the roles of paper and digital 
> collections, and of professional library assistance in enriching the 
> research environment of the university.  Departments that report to 
> the Director for Academic Services and Resources include Reference, 
> Collection Development and Access Services.
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> *_Qualifications_*
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> *Required:*  ALA-accredited MLS;  at least five years of professional 
> experience in a research or academic library in the areas of 
> Reference, Instruction and Collection Development; demonstrated 
> understanding of academic teaching and research needs;  ability to 
> view issues from a broad library-wide perspective; excellent 
> interpersonal, communication, and planning skills.  Demonstrated 
> interest in scholarly and professional activities.
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> *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 of library 
> services; second advanced degree;  qualifications for appointment at 
> the rank of Associate Professor.
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> *_Library and University Environment_*
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> 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.
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> _Conditions of Work and Benefits_
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> Forty-hour workweek                                     Retirement 
> plan:  TIAA-CREF
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> Twenty-one days vacation                              Twelve paid holidays
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> Twelve days sick leave                                   Faculty rank 
> and status
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> _Salary and Rank_
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> Commensurate with the candidate's education and experience. 
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> Submit a cover letter referencing job # 445 and addressing the above 
> qualifications; curriculum vitae; name, address, phone and e-mail 
> information of three references.  Send materials by e-mail to 
> csmartin_at_ualr.edu
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> Suzanne Martin, Director of Administrative Services
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> csmartin_at_ualr.edu
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> University of Arkansas at Little Rock
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> Ottenheimer Library
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> 2801 S. University
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> Little Rock, AR  72204
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> 501-569-8805
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> **Mark A. Stoffan**
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> Director of Technical Services and Technology
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> Ottenheimer Library
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> University of Arkansas at Little Rock
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> 2801 S. University Ave.
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> Little Rock, AR 72204-1099
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> 501-569-8640 (office)        501-773-8068 (cell)
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> mastoffan_at_ualr.edu <mailto:mastoffan_at_ualr.edu>
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