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Position Announcement: U. of Washington, Head, Information Resources Constance Worley 08 Sep 2000 21:08 UTC

TITLE: Head, Information Resources

LOCATION: Health Sciences Libraries

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The University of Washington Health Sciences Libraries invites
applications from leaders who can develop a dynamic information resources
program rapidly transitioning to a digital environment.  The current
program includes a top-ranked on-site print collection, national leader in
document delivery services, high volume photocopy and laser printing
service, and one of the leaders in online resources.  The position
provides strategic leadership in copyright and intellectual property;
development and endowment programs; information resources for faculty,
staff and students distributed across three sites and five states;
evaluation of current and prospective resources use; digital pilot
programs and services; and policy and rate setting for document services.
The position coordinates processing services and serves on the Information
Resources Council as part of the University Libraries system, and is
responsible for overall selection, licensure or purchase, online access,
processing and budget for information resources of all types. The Head of
Information Resources is a member of the Health Sciences Libraries
Executive Committee and supervises a staff of 9 FTE librarian, graduate
student and support staff.  The position reports to the Deputy Director
for the Health Sciences Libraries.

The health sciences user community: top-ranked schools of Medicine, Public
Health and Community Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Dentistry, and Social
Work; top public university biomedical research program; and an academic
medical center comprised of two medical centers and affiliated
neighborhood clinics.  The primary user population is almost 10,000. A
nationally recognized regional education program distributes student
training sites throughout Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho.
The HSL is composed of the Health Sciences Library and Information Center,
the Social Work Library and the K.K. Sherwood Library at Harborview
Medical Center.  It serves as the regional library for the Pacific
Northwest, National Network of Libraries of Medicine.  It is a part of the
University Libraries with a national reputation for information literacy.
See http://healthlinks.washington.edu/hsl/.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduate degree from a program accredited by the American Library
Association or an equivalent graduate library science/information studies
degree required.

2. At least five years of significant information resources experience
with at least two years in a leadership position required.

3. Experience in the provision of informational resources and delivery of
digital services is essential.

4. Leadership accomplishments in development and delivery of innovative
programs, setting strategic directions, and fostering partnerships is
required.

5. Ability to lead a diverse staff in a rapidly changing,
technology-intense environment; to work effectively and collaboratively in
a complex organization; and to engender a flexible and supportive work
environment are required.

6. Ability to make decisions with data and experience in evaluation of
information diffusion is preferred.

7.  Knowledge of current trends in resource licensing, copyright and
intellectual property, and integration of resources in the sciences.

8. Must have a demonstrated record of successful professional service and
the ability to represent the library on campus, regionally and nationally.

SALARY: $ 47,000 minimum.  Appointment salary to be commensurate with
qualifications and background.

BENEFITS: Librarians are academic personnel and participate in the
University of Washington Retirement Plan (TIAA-CREF, The Vanguard Group,
SAFECO Mutual Funds and/or Fidelity Investments) on a matching basis.
Vacation is accrued at the rate of 24 working days per year; sick leave at
the rate of 12 working days per year.  Excellent medical, dental and life
insurance plans.  No state or local income tax.

APPLY TO: Charles E. Chamberlin
Deputy Director of Libraries
University of Washington Libraries
482 Allen Library
Box 352900
Seattle, Washington  98195-2900

Applicants should submit a letter of application, full resume including a
work telephone number and email address, salary requirements, and the names,
addresses and telephone numbers of at least four references who are
knowledgeable of the applicant's qualifications for this position.

APPLICATION
DEADLINE: To ensure consideration, applications should be received no later
than
 5:00 p.m., Friday, September 15, 2000.

University of Washington Libraries' Home Page is:
 http://www.lib.washington.edu

Health Sciences Libraries' Home Page is:
 http://healthlinks.washington.edu/hsl/

The University of Washington, an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
Employer, is building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourages
applications from female and minority candidates.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the
University is required to verify and document the citizenship or employment
authorization of each new employee.