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Date:  Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:45:32 -0400 [10:45:32 AM EDT]
From:  Peter Blackmer <pblackme@uvm.edu
Subject:  Access/Media Services Librarian

Dear Colleagues,
Below is the UVM Job Board posting for a Libraries Access/Media Services.
Please feel free to share this email with anyone whom you think may be =20
interested.  Applications are accepted through the UVM Job Board =20
website at
http://www.uvmjobs.com
   The Job Requisition Number  is 033519.

Best,
Peter

Advertising Title  Library Assistant Professor
Position Type  Faculty
Advertising Copy  Access/Media Services Librarian

The University of Vermont Bailey/Howe Library seeks an innovative librarian
who understands the changing environment of media and access (circulation,
reserve and interlibrary loan) services in an academic library. The
position, which reports to the Director of Access, Technology and =20
Media Services, supervises the access and media services units and =20
associated library functions including team building and evaluating =20
staff. As a key member of the access, delivery, media and technology =20
services team, this position supports the development, enhancement, =20
and delivery of innovative services throughout the library, online, =20
and across the university. The Bailey/Howe Library and UVM provide =20
excellent service in a student-centered environment. The University of
Vermont seeks a dynamic individual who is committed to the library's
mission, and is flexible, open-minded and reliable in an atmosphere of rapid
change.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversees management of the services provided by the Media and Access
units.
- Initiates a process in the Media Services unit to modernize workflow and
services to students, faculty and staff.
- Implements appropriate action steps in the Media and Access units in
response to the library-wide strategic plan.-
- Manages change effectively.
- Works collaboratively with the Libraries' Collection Development team to
develop a comprehensive collection development policy for the media
collection.
- Stays abreast of user needs and trends in academic library media and
access services including copyright issues.
- Participates in the library liaison program.
- Facilitates participatory decision-making within the units.
- Works collaboratively with a similar unit in the Dana Medical Library.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- MLS degree from ALA-accredited program or international equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years' post-MLS professional experience in a library.
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion, to be demonstrated in writing in
the cover letter and/or CV.
- Excellent facilitation, interpersonal relations, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated success in supervision and planning.
- Broad knowledge of trends in access and media services and issues in
higher education with an emphasis on media services.
- Scholarly and creative accomplishments and service commitment commensurate
with appointment to at least the level of library assistant professor

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Management and supervisory experience as head of a unit or department.
- Experience with media booking and ILS circulation systems.
- Experience with OCLC ILLiad Resource Sharing.
- Professional experience in an academic library.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The UVM Libraries, comprised of Bailey/Howe, Dana Medical, Cook =20
Chemistry/Physics Library, the Library Research Annex and leased =20
off-site
storage deliver distinctive and outstanding service to the campus community
and the State of Vermont through excellence in instruction, innovation in
research and scholarship, and dedication in public service.
The library faculty is represented by United Academics.
The Bailey/Howe Library is the main library at the University of Vermont,
which is the largest institution of higher education in the state, with
nearly 12,000 degree students enrolled in nine schools and colleges at the
undergraduate and graduate levels. On some of our busiest days, the =20
Bailey/Howe Library is visited by nearly 8,000 visitors and wireless =20
usage reaches 400 users.

When responding to the posting, send a cover letter, curriculum vitae =20
and names of three references.

   The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to
the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are required to
include in their cover letter information about how they will further this
goal.

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Peter Dutton Blackmer, Ed.D.
Assistant Dean
University Libraries
University of Vermont
538 Main Street
Burlington, VT 05405
(802)656-3293 - voice
(802)656-4038 - fax

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     Bailey/Howe Library            E-mail:  bmaclenn@uvm.edu
     University of Vermont           AIM/IM:   birdieatbailey
     538 Main Street                  Phone:   802-656-2016
     Burlington, VT  05405, USA         Fax:   802-656-4038
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