Associate Director for Content Management, Birmingham, AL (BJ Schorre) Bob Persing 02 Nov 2004 14:50 UTC
Open position at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences. Please post. Associate Director for Content Management The Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking applications for an innovative and experienced librarian and administrator to provide dynamic leadership as Associate Director for Content Management. The Associate Director reports to the Director, supervises a staff of 2 faculty librarians and 7 paraprofessionals, and provides leadership, management, and planning for all aspects of content management. The Associate Director is a member of the library's senior management group, participates in strategic planning, facilitates teamwork throughout all library units, creates and implements programs, and guides staff in problem solving and professional development. Responsibilities * Responsible for the successful planning, organization, policy development, implementation and direction of collection development, acquisitions, cataloging, serials, and electronic resource coordination in a dynamic environment with an emphasis on user-focused services * Prepares and monitors the collection budget of over $1.5 million and engages in collection budget planning * Prepares collection analysis reports and forecasts collection needs and trends * Periodically initiates systematic reviews of the library's collections to ensure that the intellectual content being provided meets the library's mission and the needs of the community * Analyzes and assesses the adequacy of collections and their funding for accreditation, program and budget reviews, and new curriculum proposals * Leads a team of area heads in re-designing work processes and services in support of learning, teaching and research * Interprets and communicates collection access issues and procedures effectively and efficiently to patrons and library staff * Participates in scholarly and service activities as required for library faculty status Qualifications Required: * MLS degree from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent * Minimum of five years of increasingly responsible professional experience in a collections/technical services role in an academic library * Successful leadership and supervisory experience in at least one major collection management area such as acquisitions, cataloging, or serials management * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; successful project management skills; strong user service orientation; demonstrated flexibility and creativity in working with faculty, staff, and students * Experience with technical services applications of a major integrated library system (ILS) Preferred: * Creativity in the application of emerging technologies to improve collection management operations * Experience using the Horizon ILS from Dynix * Experience in a health sciences library * Membership in the Academy of Health Information Professionals Salary and Benefits: $53,000 to $70,000 based on qualifications and experience. This is a non-tenure earning faculty position with an initial rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Generous benefits include choice of medical and dental plans, 22 days of vacation, 3 personal days, excellent state retirement including TIAA/CREF. Library: The Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences, established in 1945, is the largest biomedical library in Alabama and one of the leading such libraries in the South. It supports UAB's six health sciences schools (Medicine, Dentistry, Public Health, Nursing, Health Related Professions, and Optometry) and the UAB health system, and is expanding its programs in evidence-based medicine, consumer and patient health, library instruction and use of technology for effective practice. Applications: Send letter of application, current resume, and names and contact information of three references to: (Ms.) BJ Schorre, UAB Lister Hill Library, 1530 3rd Ave. S LHL251D, Birmingham, AL 35294-0013. Email applications will also be accepted at bschorre@uab.edu. Preference will be given to applications received by January 10, 2005; however, application review will continue until the position is filled. The University of Alabama at Birmingham is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action. BJ Schorre, MS, AHIP Associate Director for Planning & Assessment UAB Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences 1530 3rd Avenue South LHL 251D Birmingham, AL 35294-0013 205/934-5460 FAX: 205/934-3545 bschorre@uab.edu