Position Announcement: University of Vermont, Head, Collection Services Birdie MacLennan 29 Nov 2001 20:45 UTC
Posted to multiple lists. Please excuse the duplication. Position Announcement: Head of Collections Services Bailey/Howe Library University of Vermont The University of Vermont (UVM) is located in the Champlain Valley between the Adirondack and Green Mountain ranges. It is set on a hill overlooking Lake Champlain and Burlington, Vermont's largest city with population of 38,889. The student body at UVM is composed of 7,470 undergraduate and 1,053 graduate students. The University of Vermont provides an excellent opportunity for a creative and experienced librarian to lead Bailey/Howe Library's Collections Services Department, which includes 4 library faculty and sixteen library staff members. The librarian in this position will coordinate and direct all aspects of the Department and participate in planning and policy making for the Libraries through membership on the Dean's Council. Furthermore this individual will provide leadership in the areas of innovative technical services, operational uses of library automation, and evolving management of electronic resources. The collection of the Bailey/Howe Library consists of 1.2 M volumes, 4,000 print periodical titles and over 10,000 other serial titles, 32,000 audio, film and video titles, and 1,000 current electronic journal titles. The Library receives approximately 12,000-14,000 titles per year though the Yankee shelf-ready approval and firm order program. More than 20,000 volumes per year are added in-house. Collection Services is responsible for technical services support for three of UVM's four libraries, and collaborates with the technical services operations at the Dana Medical Library. QUALIFICATIONS. Applicants are required to have an MLS degree from an ALA accredited program or international equivalent, seven years of library experience with an emphasis in technical services, original cataloging experience, supervisory experience, strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, experience with library management systems (e.g., Voyager, OCLC), and a record of professional activities in scholarship and service. POSITION DESCRIPTION. Available at http://bailey.uvm.edu/jobs/cs/ SALARY AND APPLICATION INFORMATION. Appointment will be made at the library faculty rank of Associate Professor or Professor, non-tenure track. Minimum salary is $50,000. Benefit package includes TIAA/CREF or alternate plan, managed health care plan, and 22 days of annual leave. Review of applications begins January 2, 2002 and will continue until the position is filled. Send letter of application, vita, and names and contact information for three professional references to: Paul Philbin, Chair, Collections Services Search Committee, Bailey/Howe Library, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05405-0036. The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Applications from women and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged.