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Date: Wed, 26 Oct 2005 12:46:59 -0500
From: BJ Schorre <bschorre@UAB.EDU>
Subject: Position Opening:  Associate Director for Content Management,
     Birmingham, AL

We have extended our search for an Associate Director for Content
Management.  Please consider this job or pass this along to any
individual who you think would be interested in this position.  We are
not requiring health sciences library experience, so if you know of
qualified people from other academic libraries please encourage them to
apply.

Associate Director for Content Management

The Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences at the University of
Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking applications for an innovative
and collaborative librarian to provide dynamic leadership as Associate
Director for Content Management.  The Associate Director reports to the
Director, supervises a staff of 2 faculty librarians and 7
paraprofessionals, and provides leadership, management, and planning for
all aspects of content management.  The Associate Director is a member
of the library's senior management group, participates in strategic
planning, facilitates teamwork throughout all library units, creates and
implements programs, and guides staff in problem solving and
professional development.

Responsibilities
Responsible for the successful planning, organization, policy
development, implementation and direction of collection development,
acquisitions, cataloging, serials, and electronic resource coordination
in an environment with an emphasis on user-focused services.  Prepares
and monitors the collection budget of over $1.5 million and engages in
collection budget planning.  Prepares collection analysis reports and
forecasts collection needs and trends.  Initiates systematic reviews of
the library's collections to ensure that the intellectual content being
provided meets the library's mission and the needs of the community.
Leads a team of area heads in re-designing work processes and services
in support of learning, teaching and research.  Interprets and
communicates collection access issues and procedures effectively and
efficiently to patrons and library staff.  Participates in scholarly and
service activities as required for library faculty status.

Required Qualifications
MLS degree from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent; minimum of five
years professional experience working in a collections/technical
services role in an academic library; successful leadership and
supervisory experience in at least one major content management area
such as acquisitions, cataloging, or serials management; excellent
interpersonal and communication skills; successful project management
skills; strong user service orientation; demonstrated flexibility and
creativity in working with faculty, staff and students; experience with
technical services applications of a major integrated library system
(ILS).

Salary and Benefits:  $55,000 to $75,000 based on qualifications and
experience.  This is a non-tenure earning position with an initial rank
of Assistant or Associate Professor.  Generous benefits include choice
of medical and dental plans, 22 days of vacation, 3 personal days,
excellent state retirement including TIAA/CREF.

Library:  The Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences, established in
1945, is the largest biomedical library in Alabama and one of the
leading such libraries in the South.  It supports UAB's six health
sciences schools (Medicine, Dentistry, Public Health, Nursing, Health
Related Professions, and Optometry) and the UAB health system, and is
expanding its programs in evidence-based medicine, consumer and patient
health, library instruction and use of technology for effective
practice.

Applications:  Send letter of application, current resume, and names and
contact information of three references to:  (Ms.) BJ Schorre, UAB
Lister Hill Library, 1530 3rd Ave. S  LHL251D, Birmingham, AL
35294-0013.  Email applications will also be accepted at
bschorre@uab.edu.
Position available immediately and applications will be accepted until
the position is filled.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is committed to equal
opportunity and affirmative action.

BJ Schorre, MS, AHIP
Associate Director for Planning & Assessment
UAB Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences
1530 3rd Avenue South LHL 251D
Birmingham, AL 35294-0013
205/934-5460          FAX: 205/934-3545
bschorre@uab.edu