[Fwd: Position Announcement -- Penny Schroeder] Stephen D. Clark 04 Oct 1999 11:11 UTC
-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Position Announcement Date: Mon, 4 Oct 1999 10:37:32 -0400 From: Penny Schroeder <pschroed@bowdoin.edu> With apologies for cross-posting to several lists: JOB TITLE: Director of Collections and Technical Services DEPT.: Library STATUS: Full-time Director of Collections and Technical Services. The Bowdoin College Library seeks an experienced, dynamic Director of Collections and Technical Services to lead our Technical Services Department, coordinate library collection management operations, and co-direct the collection preservation efforts. This re-defined position reflects our librarys emphasis on service and a commitment to the support of the curriculum and faculty teaching and research. The Director, who reports to the Librarian of the College, participates in library planning activities, policy development, resource allocation and program implementation as a member of the library management team. Collections comprise over 900,000 volumes, 2000 current periodical subscriptions, 5000 videorecordings, and numerous electronic resources, and the Library is a selective federal documents depository. The Library is committed to cooperative resource development with its consortial partners Colby and Bates Colleges. Responsibilities: The Director of Collections and Technical Services is responsible for: coordinating Library collection development including selection of materials, evaluation of collections and license negotiations; ensuring that library collections meet curricular support and faculty research needs; directing the activities of the collection development management team; with the Director of Special Collections and Archives, overseeing planning and implementation of library-wide preservation initiatives; and managing the Technical Services Department. All librarians share reference desk responsibilities and academic department liaison assignments, involving extensive contact with library staff, faculty members, college administrators and students. Serve as a library contact with vendors and networks; represent Technical Services on consortial committees; work as member of the library management team on planning and policy development; coordinate financial planning related to Nelinet/OCLC and related services; and prepare and analyze financial and statistical data relevant to library collections and technical services operations. Required qualifications: Masters degree from an ALA-accredited library school; minimum five years work experience with collection development; work experience with technical services operations and evidence of increasing managerial responsibility; demonstrated record of leadership and achievement in planning and coordinating collection management operations; strong knowledge of all aspects of technical services management; knowledge of current trends in collection management, including print, multimedia and electronic materials; and experience with applications of technology to collection management and technical services practices, including integrated library systems, bibliographic utilities and MARC format, the World Wide Web and other digital access technologies; knowledge of conservation/preservation issues and practices preferred. Candidates must possess: strong service orientation, initiative and flexibility, and a commitment to professional growth; ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students; outstanding supervisory skills; enthusiasm for working in a technical services team setting, which emphasizes cross-training and shared decision-making; understanding of broad library issues and interest in effecting change in an automated environment; strong written and oral communication skills; and experience with personnel and project management. Founded in 1794, Bowdoin College is a highly competitive liberal arts college of 1550 students, located in mid-coastal Maine, 30 miles northeast of Portland and 2-1/2 hours northeast of Boston. Competitive salary and benefits. Applications accepted until position filled, with first consideration given to applications received by November 1, 1999. Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and names and telephone numbers of three references to: Manager of Employment, Bowdoin College, Human Resources Department, 3500 College Station, Brunswick, ME 04011-8246. Bowdoin College is committed to equal opportunity through affirmative action. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply. -- *********************************************** Penny Schroeder Collection Management/Acquisitions Librarian Bowdoin College Library 3000 College Station Brunswick, Maine 04011-8421 Voice:(207) 725 3134 FAX: (207) 725-3083 pschroed@bowdoin.edu