Position: Head Technical Services, Western Michigan University (search continued) George Boston 16 Oct 2008 14:51 UTC
WesternMichigan UniversityLibraries Librarian, Head of Technical Services Western Michigan University (WMU)seeks an innovative and service-oriented librarian, associate professor rank, to lead and coordinate technical services. This librarian must possess the knowledge and expertise necessary to provide access to our collections and deliver services appropriate to WMU’s Carnegie Classification designation "research university with high research activity." The technical services unit uses the Voyager system, OCLC, MARCIVE, SFX and Verde. Responsibilities:The Head of Technical Services coordinates acquisition, cataloging (including non-MARC metadata), processing, binding and serial resources procedures; plans, directs, manages and evaluates all technical services staff and operations. Contributes expertise and leadership in the libraries’ digital and scholarly communications initiatives. Qualifications: Required: Degree from ALA accredited program in library or information science; Evidence of 5+ years progressively responsible administrative experience in Technical Services; demonstrated leadership and management skills; strong information technology skills; demonstrated ability to establish, monitor, evaluate overall operations of Technical Services; experience with integrated library systems and OCLC; applied knowledge of standards and best practices for cataloging and metadata; monograph and serials acquisition; experience with data reporting and analytical problem-solving; effective oral and written communication skills; ability to work independently and in collaboration with others; evidence of research, scholarly and/or creative activity; continuing commitment to professional development; and the ability to meet the requirements of tenure and promotion; familiarity with new practices, trends, developments, and standards in the Technical Services field. Preferred: Experience at a large academic library;experience with Voyager integrated library system; experience in negotiating and managing vendor contracts; reading knowledge of a foreign language; experience with XML and metadata schema. APPOINTMENT AND COMPENSATION: Full-time twelve months tenure-track appointment. Faculty rank, status, privileges, and responsibilities. Expected start date October 2008. Minimum: $59,125 for Associate Professor plus generous benefits. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. PROCEDURES: Letter, vita, and the names and phone numbers of 3 references should be sent online to: http://www.wmich.edu/hr/careers-at-wmu.htm. Applications should be received by September 19, 2008. Review will continue until the position is filled. WESTERNMICHIGAN UNIVERSITYAND THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES: The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has placed WMU among the 76 public institutions in the nation designated as research universities with high research activity. WMU is a dynamic and growing University delivering high-quality undergraduate instruction, having a strong graduate division and fostering significant research with 29 doctoral programs and enrollment of 25,000 students, 20% at the graduate level. Located less than three hours from Chicago and Detroit, Kalamazoo offers rich cultural and recreational activities and is situated in the fastest growing part of the state. The University Libraries include Waldo Library, the main library, and four branch libraries. The library collections include over 4.5 million items. WMU IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL AND STATE LAW. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. -------------------------- George Boston Electronic Resources and Serials Librarian Technical Services Department Dwight B. Waldo Library, Room 148 Western Michigan University 1903 W. Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5353 Tel: 269-387-5147 / Fax: 269-387-5193 / Email: george.boston@wmich.edu -------------------------- Instant Messaging: AIM: BostonG32h / ICQ: 412698319 / Yahoo: BostonG56h -------------------------- Professional Page: http://homepages.wmich.edu/~bostong/ New and Trial Electronic Resources at WMU: http://social.library.wmich.edu/drupal-5.2/?q=blog/26 Electronic Resources Outages at WMU: http://social.library.wmich.edu/drupal-5.2/?q=blog/25