Position Announcement: AUL, University of Texas at El Paso Patricia Phillips 26 Aug 1998 19:25 UTC
Associate University Librarian, Technical Services ASSOCIATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN, TECHNICAL SERVICES. The University of Texas at El Paso seeks a creative, experienced leader in technical services. The Associate University Librarian coordinates, facilitates and supervises the activities of 20.5 FTE regular staff (including 3 professionals) and 13+ FTE students in all aspects of acquisitions, cataloging, physical processing, serials control, binding, and database maintenance; directs the development, implementation, and improvement of departmental processes and practices to maximize available resources and to ensure the successful delivery of services that support the other library departments and library users; is actively involved in implementing current developments and technological operations in technical services; contributes to the mission and goals of the Library in planning, policy formulation, and active participation in library administration and management groups. REQUIRED: ALA-accredited MLS; minimum of five years successful management experience in a technical services department in an academic or research library, with expertise in at least one of the following areas--cataloging, serials control, or acquisitions. Also required: comprehensive knowledge of all technical services operations; substantive supervisory experience including training and evaluation of staff; significant experience with library networks and systems such as Innovative Interfaces, Inc. and OCLC; awareness of current trends in technical services. The successful candidate must possess: proven ability to promote cooperative efforts among library units; demonstrated flexibility and initiative in a changing environment; good problem-solving and organizational skills; excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral); commitment to the service mission of the academic library; and evidence of and commitment to continuing participation in professional activities. SALARY/BENEFITS: Minimum $49,000. Benefits include group medical/life insurance and choice of retirement plans. Texas has no income tax. TO APPLY: Send letter of application, resume, and the names/telephone numbers of three references to Lydia Limas, Administrative Assistant, University of Texas at El Paso, Library, El Paso, TX 79968-0582. Review of applications begins October 15, 1998 and continues until the position is filled. THE LIBRARY: Modern, six-floor building houses a centralized collection of over 800,000 volumes. Staff of 24 professionals, 46 support staff, and 90 student assistants. Dr. Patricia A. Phillips University Librarian University of Texas at El Paso The Library El Paso, TX 79968-0582 PHONE 915/747-6710 FAX 915/747-5345 INTERNET pphillip@utep.edu