Subject: Job: Director of Public Services - University of
Missouri-Kansas City
From: "Le Beau, Chris" <lebeauc_at_umkc.edu>
Director of Public Services – University of Missouri-Kansas City
Dynamic urban academic library seeks innovative,
collegial, energetic, and knowledgeable leader with strong public
service orientation and experience for the position of Director of
Public Services at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC)
University Libraries. Reports to the Associate Dean of Libraries and
directly supervises 4 department heads in a division with a total
staff of 32 permanent employees plus approximately 50 student
assistants. Ensures the overall effectiveness of the public services
operations of the Miller Nichols Library, which includes the
Information Commons, Reference/Instruction, Access Services
(circulation, course reserves, stack management), Government
Documents, Interlibrary Loan/Document Delivery, and Music/Media
Library. Works closely with faculty, students, scholars, researchers,
administrators, and community users to develop new teaching, service,
learning and research opportunities. As a member of the senior
administrative group, the Director of Public Services shares
leadership in the development and implementation of the mission,
goals, strategic and building planning, and broad policy directions
for the University Libraries. The University Libraries are currently
planning for a major renovation and expansion of the Miller Nichols
Library which will include an automated high density storage and
retrieval system (ASRS). The successful candidate will coordinate
with the Health Sciences libraries, the UMKC Law Library, Special
Collections and the Linda Hall Library on policies and services
applicable to all. Kansas City’s rich array of cultural and academic
organizations offers many opportunities to partner with professional
colleagues in the area on events, exhibits, and programming. The
Director of Public Services participates in the state-wide MOBIUS
consortium, University of Missouri System, and other regional library
consortia for resource sharing and shared library technology initiatives.
UMKC recognizes that a diverse faculty, staff and student
body enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and
greater community. To this end, UMKC is committed to recruiting and
retaining faculty, students and staff who will further enrich our
campus diversity and making every attempt to support their academic,
professional and personal success. See:
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.
Required Qualifications: Must have an ALA-accredited MLS
and a minimum 5 years progressively responsible experience developing
and managing user-focused services in an academic or research library.
Must have evidence of excellent leadership and management skills;
successful managerial and supervisory experience of both professional
librarians and support staff; flexibility; project management; and a
strong vision for the future of public services. Must have excellent
analytic and problem solving skills, exceptional interpersonal skills,
good oral and writing communication skills; and a strong commitment to
public service. Must show evidence of professional initiative, mature
judgment, and an understanding of the scholarly research environment.
Must be able to thrive in a team setting, handle multiple
responsibilities in a dynamic environment, and operate effectively in
a diverse academic community. Potential for professional growth,
service activities in keeping with university and library requirements
for retention, and promotion in non-tenure track appointment also is
required.
Preferred: Advanced graduate degree. Experience in the
delivery of user-services in an urban, academic environment.
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.
Affordable medical and dental plans (no waiting periods).
Non-contributory defined retirement plan, 403(b) savings plan, tuition
assistance (75% of educational fees paid), and University paid
long-term disability and life insurance benefits.
Send letter of application, resume, names of three
references to:
Bonnie Postlethwaite, Associate Dean of Libraries, 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. Applicants who are not U.S. citizens
must state their current visa and residency status. All final
candidates will be required to successfully pass a criminal background
check prior to beginning employment. Application review begins August
1, 2008, and continues until position is filled.
UMKC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.
Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are
encouraged to apply.
Received on Sat Jun 21 2008 - 01:35:08 EDT