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HEAD OF TECHNICAL SERVICES AND MANAGER OF RESOURCE PROCUREMENT

The University of Northern Colorado seeks applicants for the position of Head of Technical Services and Manager of Resource Procurement, Assistant Professor of University Libraries, position number F99925.

This is a tenure-track faculty position with overall responsibility for a department of 11 staff and two librarian managers.  The position reports to the Associate Dean.

The Head of Technical Services will provide innovative leadership for a newly configured department consisting of three units: Resource Procurement, Resource Processing & Description, and Resource Maintenance. The department is responsible for acquisition, cataloging and access to library materials in all formats using the Innovative Interfaces system. The position will directly supervise the librarians who manage the Resource Processing & Description and Resource Maintenance units. The position will also have direct supervisory responsibility for the Resource Procurement unit whose functions include the acquisition of library materials in all formats and the management of a library materials budget of over $2,000,000.  As the Head of Technical Services, the successful applicant will facilitate collaboration across the three units and provide leadership in the application of appropriate technology. The person in this position must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of groups and individuals. The person in this position is also expected to contribute to reference service, library instruction, or collection development.

REQUIRED: Earned Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school; three years of experience in technical services, including substantial experience in the acquisition of library materials; two years of supervisory experience.  PREFERRED: Experience managing budgets; experience with the acquisitions module of an integrated library system; experience licensing electronic resources; experience providing reference service, delivery of instruction or collection development.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.  The starting date is negotiable.

Screening of applications will begin on September 1.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  Applicants must complete an online application form available from the link below and attach a letter of application, highlighting suitability for the position, and a curriculum vitae, with a list of three references including the names, mail and e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers.

Application URL:  http://careers.unco.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50449 <http://careers.unco.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50449>

For questions, contact Joan Lamborn, 970-351-2601, joan.lamborn@unco.edu <mailto:joan.lamborn@unco.edu>