Date: Fri, 02 Mar 2001 09:54:00 -0500
From: Kay Johnson <johnsonk@AZTEC.LIB.UTK.EDU>
Subject: Position Announcement: Head of Tech. Services, U.T., Knoxville

[Cross-posted to different lists.]

Faculty Opening
Head, Technical Services and Digital Access

This tenure track faculty position reports to the Dean of Libraries and
serves on the Library Management Group. The Head, Technical Services and
Digital Access is expected to play a major leadership role in the
deployment of 21st century library services at the University of Tennessee
including advancements in digital research library development and access.
The Head will provide leadership with other key faculty in the University
of Tennessee's investigation of innovative next generation library systems.
The Head will provide leadership in the identification and deployment of
the latest digital access methods and in the creation and architecture of
access points to scholarly resources in all formats needed by the research
university community.

The Head, Technical Services and Digital Access administers and supervises
all aspects of the Technical Services Unit for the University of Tennessee
Libraries including acquisitions, cataloging, serials, database
maintenance, and technical services-related online system management.
Currently the Technical Services Unit consists of 5 FTE faculty positions,
2 FTE exempt positions  and 23.5 FTE staff positions. The Technical
Services Unit has implemented an innovative team-based organization where
staff are cross-trained in the major technical services functions. The
University and the Libraries have a strong commitment to achieving
diversity among faculty and staff.

Environment: The University of Tennessee is a Carnegie Research Level One
institution and enrolls approximately 26,000 students from the United
States and approximately 100 other countries.  UT is one of 27 higher
education institutions holding the distinction of being both a land-grant
institution and state university.
The UT Libraries, with an  annual budget exceeds $11 million, holds 2
million volumes and receives approximately 10,000 current serials. The
Libraries system includes the John C. Hodges Library and four branches on
the Knoxville campus.  Over three hundred persons are employed, including
49 librarians.

Additional information about this position and the UT community is
available at
http://toltec.lib.utk.edu/~lss/search/techserv.html.

Job Description: The Head leads the Technical Services Unit in providing
superior service for the acquisition of, access to and control of scholarly
resources using a variety of methods including outsourcing where feasible.
Currently the Technical Services Unit adds approximately 85,000 volumes per
year (in all formats) to the UT catalog.

The University of Tennessee Libraries features and values its highly
collaborative working environment. The Head works closely with all UT
Libraries team leaders but especially with the Collection Development and
Management Team, the Preservation Team, and the Systems Team to provide
seamless service to the collections and Web resources.

UT Libraries is an innovative, service-oriented library and the Head,
Technical Services and Digital Access will play an important role in
outreach and discipline-based services to support teaching and research
including involvement with user education and research support services for
students and faculty, and identification of publicly available scholarly
resources administered by other collegiate units and research centers so
that they can be accessed by students and faculty.

The Head will play an active role in the academic life of the campus.

The Head, as a faculty member, will pursue an active and ongoing program of
professional development and research appropriate for his/her rank at the
university. The Head will provide leadership and support for faculty
reporting to him/her.

The Head will represent the University of Tennessee on a state, regional,
national, and international level for matters related to technical services
and access to scholarship in all formats.

Required Qualifications: Master's in library science from an ALA accredited
institution. Significant experience in one or more areas of technical
services and broad knowledge of related areas. Experience with integrated
online library systems and with the application of cataloging standards and
practices. Experience in supervision and management.   Knowledge of
emerging areas of librarianship, particularly those related to technical
services and scholarship access. Knowledge of metadata application and
Web-based services and collections. Ability to work in a team-based
environment valuing innovation, collaboration, and flexibility. Ability to
lead in an atmosphere of continuous change. Excellent interpersonal, oral,
and written communication skills. Demonstrated commitment to user-based
services. Solid understanding of the research university environment.
Strong record of professional accomplishments and commitment to ongoing
development.

Preferred Qualifications:   Management experience in a research library
technical services department. Acquisitions experience and/or expertise are
particularly sought. Experience with Web-based systems and with integration
of access points for Web and "catalog" resources. Knowledge of emerging
online systems for the comprehensive digital research library.

Salary and Benefits: Salary is competitive: minimum $55,000 for associate
professor or professor.  Librarians have faculty rank and status and must
meet University requirements for promotion and tenure.  The University of
Tennessee offers excellent benefits, including 24 days of vacation.
Tuition remission is available for all university employees; partial
undergraduate tuition remission is available to dependent children and
spouses of UT employees.

Review of applications will begin May 15, 2001 and will continue until the
position is filled. Send letter of application, a current resume, and the
names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three recent
references to: Jill Keally, Head, Library Support Services, 1015 Volunteer
Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37996-1000, fax 865/974-4696.

The University of Tennessee does not discriminate on the basis of race,
sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status in
provision of educational programs and services or employment opportunities
and benefits. This policy extends to both employment by and admission to
the University

The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex or
disability in its education programs and activities pursuant to the
requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.

Inquiries and charges of violation concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section
504, ADA or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) or any of the
other above referenced policies should be directed to the Office of Equity
and Diversity (OED), 2110 Terrace Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560,
telephone (865) 974-2498 (V/TTY available) or 974-2440.  Requests for
accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at
the UTK Office of Human Resources, 600 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN
37996-4125.

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Note to applicants:
The successful candidate will be my supervisor.  I recommend UTK Libraries
for its collaborative atmosphere, and innovations in implementing patron
empowerment and digital access initiatives.  It is refreshing to work in a
supportive environment that provides individuals with opportunities to
explore their interests.  Knoxville is a medium-sized city with a symphony,
art museum, zoo, many restaurants and theaters.  The nearby Great Smoky
Mountains and Cumberland Plateau offer outdoor activities.  The
cost-of-living is very low in Knoxville.  If you have any questions about
the position, university or Knoxville area, do not hesitate to get in touch
with the Dean of Libraries, Barbara I. Dewey (bdewey@utk.edu) or me, Kay
Johnson (johnsonk@utk.edu).  Thank you.

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Kay G. Johnson <johnsonk@utk.edu>
Catalog and Geology Librarian
  and Interim Serials Coordinator
University of Tennessee
306 Hodges Library
Knoxville, TN 37996-1000
865-974-6913
865-974-0551 (fax)
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