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Position Announcement -- U. of Kansas Ann Ercelawn 06 Aug 1996 15:10 UTC

Date: Tue, 06 Aug 1996 09:13:45 -0500 (CDT)
From: RBOOSE@UKANVM.BITNET
Subject: Position Announcement

     Please announce this vacancy to your colleagues:

     INTERLIBRARY LOAN AND DOCUMENT DELIVERY LIBRARIAN

     The University of Kansas Libraries are seeking a dynamic
     librarian to manage interlibrary loan operations and to
     plan, design, and implement enhanced document delivery
     services.  This is a tenure-track position with a salary
     range of $27,000-$34,000, dependent upon qualifications.

     APPLICATION PROCEDURES/DEADLINE:  To apply, submit letter
     of application addressing each of the position
     qualifications, resume, copies of undergraduate and
     graduate transcripts, and names of three references to:
     Sandra Gilliland, Assistant to the Dean for Personnel,
     University of Kansas Libraries, 502 Watson Library,
     Lawrence, KS  66045-2800.  Applications postmarked by
     August 31, 1996 will be given first consideration.
     Applications will be accepted until the position is
     filled.  Interviews tentatively scheduled for
     late-September.

     RESPONSIBILITIES:  (An abbreviated position description
     follows; request full description from Sandra Gilliland
     at the address above, or e-mail
     SGILLILA@UKANVM.CC.UKANS.EDU)

     The Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery Librarian
     reports to the Head of Retrieval Services, a department
     which includes interlibrary loan and book and serial
     acquisitions.  Develops strategies with the other members
     of the Retrieval Services leadership group, to obtain the
     materials needed by users and to support the Library's
     decisions regarding access and ownership.  Manages 5 FTE
     staff and 3.5 FTE student assistants.

     Administers all interlibrary borrowing and lending
     operations, including document delivery to the Regents
     Center in Overland Park, Kansas.

     Provides leadership in establishing goals, objectives,
     policies, priorities and performance standards related to
     interlibrary loan and document delivery.

     Actively explores, evaluates, plans, and implements new
     services and technologies, including user-initiated
     remote ILL requests and document delivery.

     Analyzes and provides reports on the effectiveness of all
     aspects of interlibrary loan and document delivery
     operations.

     Provides statistics, financial information, and other
     data needed for collection management and for planning
     user access to information resources.  Actively
     communicates with bibliographers and other appropriate
     Library staff concerning related aspects of library
     resource sharing.

     Monitors compliance with copyright and interlibrary loan
     standards.
     Establishes and coordinates interlibrary loan agreements
     with other libraries and consortia, representing the
     Libraries in state, regional, and national arenas.

     REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Master's degree from an
     ALA-accredited program.  Relevant experience in an
     academic/research library.  Knowledge of issues relating
     to resource sharing in the academic library environment.
     Commitment to responsive and innovative user service.
     Familiarity with interlibrary loan and document delivery
     processes.  Strong planning, organizational, and
     analytical skills. Ability to build teams and lead staff
     successfully through major change.  Ability to work
     effectively with diverse colleagues and clients.
     Excellent communication skills.

     PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Relevant professional
     experience in an academic/research library.  Successful
     supervisory experience.  Ability to evaluate alternative
     modes of information access anddelivery and introduce new
     processes and technologies in the workplace.

     AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
     APPLICATIONS ARE SOUGHT FROM ALL QUALIFIED PERSONS
     REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, SEX, DISABILITY, AND AS
     COVERED BY LAW, VETERAN STATUS.  IN ADDITION, UNIVERSITY
     POLICIES PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF
     RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, MARITAL
     STATUS, AND PARENTAL STATUS.