Job posting -- Ohio University -- Assistant Dean for Collection Development Bob Persing 13 Feb 2004 14:04 UTC
Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2004 17:20:18 -0500 From: Eileen Theodore-Shusta <theodore@ohio.edu> Subject: position announcement to serialst Assistant Dean for Collection Development. The Ohio University Libraries invite applications and nominations for the position of Assistant Dean for Collection Development. This position reports directly to the Dean of Libraries. Ohio University is a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and is an active and founding member of OhioLINK, Ohio s statewide library consortium. The Assistant Dean for Collection Development oversees an annual collections budget of $4.7 million, working with administration and faculty to ensure responsible use of funds in keeping with the University s academic and research priorities. He/she provides leadership and training to 40 librarians who serve as subject bibliographers and liaisons to academic units. He/she negotiates contracts for information resources, and communicates with and monitors performance of vendors, publishers and aggregators. He/she works closely with the Acquisitions Department (8 FTE), both in ordering and accounting, and with other members of the Administrative Team and library staff, to ensure effective access to information resources of all kinds. The Assistant Dean also: · Participates actively in cross-departmental teams, committees and task groups within the library · Represents Ohio University in OhioLINK collection development activities and participates in other consortial and professional associations, as appropriate. · Advises faculty, bibliographers and senior administrators on issues related to information resources and scholarly communication. An ALA-accredited Masters Degree in Library/Information Science (MLS/MLIS) or equivalent degree is the minimum professional qualification. The successful candidate will have minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a research library, including significant experience with consortia, publishers and suppliers; a thorough understanding of the research process; and breadth of experience, as well as depth. A second advanced degree in a scholarly area is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with grant writing experience; editing, publishing, technical and expository writing skills; critical analysis and problem-solving abilities; procurement and financial management experience. Salary is commensurate with experience. Ohio University employees enjoy a liberal benefits package, including 22 days annual vacation, generous insurance, and Ohio state employee or alternative retirement. Review of applications will begin March 5, 2004; applications received prior to that date will receive highest consideration. TO APPLY: Send letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three current references to: Eileen Theodore-Shusta, Human Resources Coordinator, Alden Library, Ohio University, Athens, OH 45701-2978 (telephone: 740-593-2989; FAX: 740-593-2708; email: theodore@ohio.edu). Ohio University is committed to quality, diversity and equal opportunity Eileen Theodore-Shusta, PHR Human Resources Coordinator Ohio University Libraries Athens OH 45701 theodore@ohio.edu 740-593-2989 (FAX) 740-593-2708 Ohio Library Support Staff Institute (OLSSI) http://www.olssi.lib.oh.us/