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Subject: Position Announcement -- Associate Director for
         CollectionManagement (FL)
   Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2001 09:52:20 -0400
   From: Valerie <edwardsv@fiu.edu>

The Florida International University Libraries invite applications and
nominations for the position of Associate Director for Collection
Management.  Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Libraries,
this senior management position is responsible for the planning and
administration of collection development and technical services for the
University Libraries.

About the University:  FIU is the fastest growing unit of the State
University System of Florida and one of the most rapidly growing urban,
multi-campus comprehensive universities in the country.  With an
enrollment exceeding 31,000, FIU prides itself on the cultural and
ethnic diversity of its students and faculty.  FIU has recently been
classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a Doctoral/Research
University-Extensive institution, the highest ranking in the
organization's prestigious classification system, and is member of Phi
Beta Kappa, the country's oldest and most distinguished academic honor
society.

About the Libraries:   The University Libraries are housed in the Steven
and Dorothea Green Library at University Park, and in the Library
Building at the Biscayne Bay Campus. The Libraries' collections consist
of over 1,500,000 volumes and more than 9,000 journal subscriptions,
including over 2,000 journals in electronic full text.  The Green
Library at University Park dominates the campus in its new 8-floor
building, designed to support state-of the art information technology.
For more about the University and the libraries, please consult the
website at http://www.fiu.edu.

Position Responsibilities:  Provides leadership and management for all
activities associated with collection development and technical
services.  Supervises through 2 department heads, Cataloging and
Resource Development, including acquisitions, serials, and preservation
functions within the Green Library.   Responsible for the libraries’
acquisitions budget of approximately 5 million dollars.  Recommends fund
allocations and monitors resource budget execution for both libraries.
Directs collection assessment activities to ensure the most effective
expenditure of funds.   Works closely with departmental faculty library
representatives to ensure the acquisition of library resources to
support academic programs.

REQUIRED:  MLS from an ALA-accredited program, a minimum of 7 years
library administrative experience with successive supervisory
responsibilities, effective leadership and interpersonal skills.

STRONGLY PREFERRED:  Significant experience with collection development
and/or technical services in academic libraries, including budgetary
expertise.

Appointment: This is a 12-month non-tenured administrative
appointment.   The salary is competitive, commensurate with experience
and qualifications, from a minimum of $65,000.

Application:  Letter of application accompanied by a resume, names and
addresses of three current references should be sent to: Sherry
Carrillo, Chair,  Search Committee for Associate Director for Collection
Management, Green Library, Florida International University, University
Park, Miami, Florida 33199.   Fax: (305) 348-3408

Closing Date:  Review of applications will begin on August 16, 2001, and
continue until the position is filled.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal
Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Institution.

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  Valerie Edwards  <edwardsv@fiu.edu>
  Electronic Information Services Librarian
  Green Library -- GL 231
  Florida International University
  Miami, FL 33199
  (305) 348-6447
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