ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR TECHNICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

The Claude Moore Health Sciences Library at the University of Virginia
is seeking a creative and energetic individual to be part of the
Library's senior management team.  As one of two Associate Directors,
the incumbent reports to the Library Director and is responsible for
Technical Services and Administrative Services as described below.

Technical Services:

Administrative oversight responsibilities for the Technical Services
Division which includes collection development and acquisitions
(including serials), bibliographic control, binding, a state union list of
serials, and related automation implementation.  The Technical Services
staff numbers 10, including 2 department heads, one additional part-time
librarian, 6 support staff, and .65 FTE student assistants.  With the
department heads, the incumbent interacts with vendors and develops
and manages vendor contracts, and communicates with librarian
colleagues in the University of Virginia system, FLIS, SOLINET, OCLC, and
the National Network of Libraries of Medicine as appropriate.

Administrative Services:

Serves as the Library's grants administrator with responsibility for
identifying appropriate sources of grant funds, coordinating proposal
development with appropriate library or other faculty, preparing final
proposals, and monitoring implementation and evaluation.

Works with the Library Director in budget planning and development, with
the Associate Director for Public Services in conducting cost studies
for the Library's cost-recovery programs, and with the Senior Fiscal
Administrator in interactions with the University's accounting system.
Provides technical advice and analysis regarding budget policies and
procedures.

Serves as the Library's human resources coordinator, with
responsibility for proposing policies and procedures for professional
and staff development.

Engages in library planning and project development by gathering in-
depth library-related and other pertinent data, synthesizing and
interpreting the data to provide recommendations to the Library
Director for action.  Provides detailed analysis of library-related
statistical and fiscal information, and leads an effort to create a
Library Management Information System.  Takes a leadership role in the
development and implementation of evaluation methodologies for the
Library's processes and services.  Prepares Library survey responses.

Requirements:

Requirements include an MLS from an ALA accredited school and at least
10 years of progressively responsible technical, supervisory and
managerial positions in an academic library setting, preferably health
sciences.  Must have detailed experience with implementing and/or
managing an integrated library system, and knowledge of state, regional,
and national information networks required for bibliographic control,
and other library services.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written),
demonstrated analytical and planning abilities, and a commitment to
service and to teamwork are essential.  Must have an ability to work
independently and to manage multiple priorities in a changing
environment.

Preferred qualifications include successful experience in grant-seeking
and proposal preparation, and evidence of scholarship and professional
service in librarianship.  Membership in the Academy of Health
Information Professionals is preferred.

Computer literacy qualifications include, but are not limited to, word
processing, spreadsheets and graphical display, database development,
database searching, electronic mail, and electronic networks.

Benefits:

Minimum salary is $45,000.  Benefits include general faculty rank (non
tenure-track), generous moving and professional development support,
22 vacation days per year, 11 paid holidays, sick and disability leave,
health and dental insurance, and retirement contribution to TIAA-CREF.

The Claude Moore Health Sciences Library reports directly to the Vice
President and Provost for Health Sciences, and serves the University
of Virginia Health Sciences Center including the Medical Center
(hospitals and clinics), the School of Medicine, and the School of Nursing,
and has an active outreach program to health professionals in western
and southwestern Virginia.  The Library is a partner in the Health
Sciences Center IAIMS initiative, and in the Statewide AHEC program.
The Library is fully automated with Georgetown University's LIS system,
and provides access to full MEDLINE and CINAHL through the PlusNet2
System, in addition to other CD-ROM databases.  A recently completed
computer classroom equipped with IBM and Macintosh workstations
supports an active education program and enhances faculty and student
use of the busy Microcomputer Lab.

Charlottesville is located 20 miles east of the beautiful Blue Ridge
Mountains, and within a one hour drive of Richmond, and 2 1/2 hour drive
of Washington DC.

Applications will be accepted until a successful candidate is identified,
although applications received by May 1, 1993 will be given first
consideration.  Please send letter of application stating interest in and
qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae and list of three
references to: Linda Watson, Director, The Claude Moore Health Sciences
Library, Box 234, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center,
Charlottesville, VA 22908.  The University of Virginia is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  Applications from minorities
are especially welcomed.

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Elizabeth A. Cooley
Assistant Director for Collection Services
Claude Moore Health Sciences Library
University of Virginia Health Sciences Center
Box 234
Charlottesville, VA 22908
Voice:    (804) 924-1944      Bitnet:   eac2x@virginia.bitnet
Fax:      (804) 924-0379      Internet: eac2x@virginia.edu