Job Announcement: Associate Director, Library Technical Services (University of Houston-Clear Lake) Birkman, John 06 Jun 2008 18:41 UTC

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, LIBRARY TECHNICAL SERVICES
Alfred R. Neumann Library

University of Houston-Clear Lake seeks an Associate Director, Library
Technical Services to oversee planning, coordination and administration
of acquisitions, cataloging, serials, electronic resource management and
library systems.

Minimum Requirements:  Graduate degree in Library/Information Science
from an ALA-accredited program. Three years administrative experience in
technical services or related area as defined in the position summary
outlined in the job description section above. Working knowledge of
acquisitions, cataloging, serials management and collection management
in an academic library. Current knowledge of standards for MARC, LC,
AACRII, and OCLC. Knowledge of and experience with an integrated library
system such as Innovative Interfaces, Inc. and future trends in the
evolving library and information environment. Management style that is
service-oriented, inclusive and empowers others to excel. Strong
analytical, decision-making and interpersonal skills as well as
excellent supervisory and organizational skills. Strong verbal and
written communications skills. Evidence of strong planning, budgetary,
and project management skills. Security sensitive - must pass criminal
history check before an offer will be made.

Special Considerations:  Second master's degree in an academic subject
area. Five years administrative experience in technical services in an
academic library.

Responsibilities: The Associate Director, Library Technical Services is
responsible for providing service-oriented leadership that reflects
current needs and anticipates future trends in the evolving library and
information environment. This position has primary responsibility for
planning, coordination and administration of acquisitions, cataloging,
serials, electronic resource management and library systems. The
incumbent fosters a collaborative working environment within technical
services, the library, and other departments in the academic community.
Participates in library-wide planning and policy development as part of
the library's senior administrative team and assists the Executive
Director in budgeting.

Full-time position with benefits. $4,075 - $4,931 per month commensurate
with qualifications. Applications accepted only online at
https://jobs.uhcl.edu. To apply, please complete an online application
and attach a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information
for three professional references.

UHCL is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
Supporting Workplace Diversity

Posted by:
John Birkman
Electronic Resources Librarian
Neumann Library, University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Boulevard
Houston, TX 77058-1098
PH: 281-283-3938
FAX: 281-283-3937
birkman@uhcl.edu