Job announcement -- Trinity University, Head of Tech. Services -- Bea Caraway Stephen D. Clark 16 Feb 2001 14:50 UTC
-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Job announcement Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 18:05:44 -0600 From: "Caraway, Bea" <BCaraway@trinity.edu> Head of Technical Services - Search Extended (Formerly advertised as Manager of Bibliographic Support) Trinity University's Coates Library seeks applications for the position of Head of Technical Services. This is a senior level position which reports directly to the library director and serves as part of the library's management team. The technical services department consists of serials, acquisitions, and cataloging units. Staffing includes two to three professional librarians, 17 FTE classified staff, and numerous student workers. Required Qualifications: An ALA-accredited MLS degree; minimum of 5 years' academic library experience in progressively responsible technical services positions; management of at least one major technical services function, including supervision of professional and classified staff; thorough knowledge of online integrated library systems (preferably Voyager), AACR2r, LCSH, LC classification schedules, OCLC, and Cataloger's Desktop; experience with name, subject, and series authority control; monographic or serials acquisitions experience; familiarity with national issues and trends in technical services; experience in motivating and mentoring others and functioning in a team-oriented environment; a record of active professional service; ability to interact well with library users, professional colleagues, and all levels of staff; and ability to view issues from a broad, campus-wide perspective. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with fiscal management in an automated environment; experience purchasing, licensing or cataloging electronic resources; strong commitment to staff development; desire to understand the needs and preferences of Trinity users, to find innovative methods for meeting them, and to balance those requirements with current budgets; and evidence of research, creative achievement, or continuing professional development. Trinity University is one of the premier liberal arts institutions in the nation, supporting approximately 2500 students with excellent faculty, facilities, and library. The Coates Library contains nearly 900,000 volumes in addition to substantial electronic resources and other media. San Antonio, a favorite national conference site, is a culturally diverse metropolitan area of one million people that boasts a low cost of living. Position is twelve-month faculty appointment with tenure-track. Salary is mid-to-upper 40s. Benefits include TIAA/CREF (pending qualification) and development support. Position open until filled. Additional information can be found at http://www.trinity.edu/departments/library. Send a letter of application, describing experience and interest in position, with a detailed resume and a placement file or the names of three references to: Christopher Nolan, Coates Library, Trinity University, 715 Stadium Drive, San Antonio, TX 78212. Electronic applications are encouraged; send to dwarneke@trinity.edu.