Position announcement -- Assistant Director for Collection Management -- Rick Anderson Stephen D. Clark 14 Jun 2000 17:07 UTC
-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Position announcement Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 12:50:01 -0400 From: Rick Anderson <Rick_Anderson@UNCG.EDU> Assistant Director for Collection Management Jackson Library, UNCG Jackson Library at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is seeking experienced, energetic, and innovative applicants for an Assistant Director for Collection Management. Our 190-acre campus is located one mile from the center of Greensboro, a city of more than 200,000. The University is located in the Piedmont Triad (population 891,000), an area of great natural beauty, diverse industry, cultural arts and mild temperatures. The University has more than 700 budgeted FTE faculty positions and FTE enrollments of approximately 13,000. Learn more about the University and the Library at http://library.uncg.edu. Responsibilities: Provide leadership for collection management activities. Work actively and closely with library colleagues and teaching faculty to assess user needs and collections to establish priorities, build library collections, and integrate digital formats with traditional formats; recommend, allocate, and monitor the collections budget; prepare budget requests, reports, and other collection management documents; develop, refine, and articulate vision, policies, and procedures; coordinate the library liaison program; supervise the Head of Acquisitions/Serials and the Conservation/Bindery Division; and work with appropriate committees and organizations to further the work of collection management and the Library. Requirements: ALA-accredited MLS; minimum of 5 years relevant and progressively responsible collection management experience in an academic research library that serves the humanities, sciences, and social sciences; broad understanding of a variety of academic disciplines and faculty work and needs; significant experience in building electronic and print resources and in developing and managing collections budgets; knowledge and understanding of trends and issues related to electronic and print resources; demonstrated planning, organizational, and leadership skills; demonstrated ability to foster a collegial work environment and to coordinate the work of others; and excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Advanced degree in discipline other than library science desired. Minimum salary $50,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position is a twelve-month, tenure-track faculty position available August 1. Demonstrated professional achievement, service, and scholarly/creative activity are required for reappointment and tenure. Standard state benefits include state or optional (including TIAA/CREF) retirement plans and 24 vacation days a year. Send application letter addressing qualifications, resume, and names of three current references to Ms. Glenda Kale, Screening Committee, Jackson Library, UNCG, PO Box 26175, Greensboro, NC 27402-6175. Preference will be given to applications received by July 24. Position will remain open until filled. EEO/AA:W/M/V/D. The University is dedicated to sustaining a diverse educational community. Also Posted on UNCG, Human Resources Office Employment Page: http://www.uncg.edu/hrs/jvl.htm