Date: Fri, 02 Mar 2001 09:54:00 -0500 From: Kay Johnson <johnsonk@AZTEC.LIB.UTK.EDU> Subject: Position Announcement: Head of Tech. Services, U.T., Knoxville [Cross-posted to different lists.] Faculty Opening Head, Technical Services and Digital Access This tenure track faculty position reports to the Dean of Libraries and serves on the Library Management Group. The Head, Technical Services and Digital Access is expected to play a major leadership role in the deployment of 21st century library services at the University of Tennessee including advancements in digital research library development and access. The Head will provide leadership with other key faculty in the University of Tennessee's investigation of innovative next generation library systems. The Head will provide leadership in the identification and deployment of the latest digital access methods and in the creation and architecture of access points to scholarly resources in all formats needed by the research university community. The Head, Technical Services and Digital Access administers and supervises all aspects of the Technical Services Unit for the University of Tennessee Libraries including acquisitions, cataloging, serials, database maintenance, and technical services-related online system management. Currently the Technical Services Unit consists of 5 FTE faculty positions, 2 FTE exempt positions and 23.5 FTE staff positions. The Technical Services Unit has implemented an innovative team-based organization where staff are cross-trained in the major technical services functions. The University and the Libraries have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff. Environment: The University of Tennessee is a Carnegie Research Level One institution and enrolls approximately 26,000 students from the United States and approximately 100 other countries. UT is one of 27 higher education institutions holding the distinction of being both a land-grant institution and state university. The UT Libraries, with an annual budget exceeds $11 million, holds 2 million volumes and receives approximately 10,000 current serials. The Libraries system includes the John C. Hodges Library and four branches on the Knoxville campus. Over three hundred persons are employed, including 49 librarians. Additional information about this position and the UT community is available at http://toltec.lib.utk.edu/~lss/search/techserv.html. Job Description: The Head leads the Technical Services Unit in providing superior service for the acquisition of, access to and control of scholarly resources using a variety of methods including outsourcing where feasible. Currently the Technical Services Unit adds approximately 85,000 volumes per year (in all formats) to the UT catalog. The University of Tennessee Libraries features and values its highly collaborative working environment. The Head works closely with all UT Libraries team leaders but especially with the Collection Development and Management Team, the Preservation Team, and the Systems Team to provide seamless service to the collections and Web resources. UT Libraries is an innovative, service-oriented library and the Head, Technical Services and Digital Access will play an important role in outreach and discipline-based services to support teaching and research including involvement with user education and research support services for students and faculty, and identification of publicly available scholarly resources administered by other collegiate units and research centers so that they can be accessed by students and faculty. The Head will play an active role in the academic life of the campus. The Head, as a faculty member, will pursue an active and ongoing program of professional development and research appropriate for his/her rank at the university. The Head will provide leadership and support for faculty reporting to him/her. The Head will represent the University of Tennessee on a state, regional, national, and international level for matters related to technical services and access to scholarship in all formats. Required Qualifications: Master's in library science from an ALA accredited institution. Significant experience in one or more areas of technical services and broad knowledge of related areas. Experience with integrated online library systems and with the application of cataloging standards and practices. Experience in supervision and management. Knowledge of emerging areas of librarianship, particularly those related to technical services and scholarship access. Knowledge of metadata application and Web-based services and collections. Ability to work in a team-based environment valuing innovation, collaboration, and flexibility. Ability to lead in an atmosphere of continuous change. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Demonstrated commitment to user-based services. Solid understanding of the research university environment. Strong record of professional accomplishments and commitment to ongoing development. Preferred Qualifications: Management experience in a research library technical services department. Acquisitions experience and/or expertise are particularly sought. Experience with Web-based systems and with integration of access points for Web and "catalog" resources. Knowledge of emerging online systems for the comprehensive digital research library. Salary and Benefits: Salary is competitive: minimum $55,000 for associate professor or professor. Librarians have faculty rank and status and must meet University requirements for promotion and tenure. The University of Tennessee offers excellent benefits, including 24 days of vacation. Tuition remission is available for all university employees; partial undergraduate tuition remission is available to dependent children and spouses of UT employees. Review of applications will begin May 15, 2001 and will continue until the position is filled. Send letter of application, a current resume, and the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three recent references to: Jill Keally, Head, Library Support Services, 1015 Volunteer Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37996-1000, fax 865/974-4696. The University of Tennessee does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status in provision of educational programs and services or employment opportunities and benefits. This policy extends to both employment by and admission to the University The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex or disability in its education programs and activities pursuant to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Inquiries and charges of violation concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, ADA or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) or any of the other above referenced policies should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 2110 Terrace Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone (865) 974-2498 (V/TTY available) or 974-2440. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the UTK Office of Human Resources, 600 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN 37996-4125. *********************** Note to applicants: The successful candidate will be my supervisor. I recommend UTK Libraries for its collaborative atmosphere, and innovations in implementing patron empowerment and digital access initiatives. It is refreshing to work in a supportive environment that provides individuals with opportunities to explore their interests. Knoxville is a medium-sized city with a symphony, art museum, zoo, many restaurants and theaters. The nearby Great Smoky Mountains and Cumberland Plateau offer outdoor activities. The cost-of-living is very low in Knoxville. If you have any questions about the position, university or Knoxville area, do not hesitate to get in touch with the Dean of Libraries, Barbara I. Dewey (bdewey@utk.edu) or me, Kay Johnson (johnsonk@utk.edu). Thank you. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Kay G. Johnson <johnsonk@utk.edu> Catalog and Geology Librarian and Interim Serials Coordinator University of Tennessee 306 Hodges Library Knoxville, TN 37996-1000 865-974-6913 865-974-0551 (fax) %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%
