ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR TECHNICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES The Claude Moore Health Sciences Library at the University of Virginia is seeking a creative and energetic individual to be part of the Library's senior management team. As one of two Associate Directors, the incumbent reports to the Library Director and is responsible for Technical Services and Administrative Services as described below. Technical Services: Administrative oversight responsibilities for the Technical Services Division which includes collection development and acquisitions (including serials), bibliographic control, binding, a state union list of serials, and related automation implementation. The Technical Services staff numbers 10, including 2 department heads, one additional part-time librarian, 6 support staff, and .65 FTE student assistants. With the department heads, the incumbent interacts with vendors and develops and manages vendor contracts, and communicates with librarian colleagues in the University of Virginia system, FLIS, SOLINET, OCLC, and the National Network of Libraries of Medicine as appropriate. Administrative Services: Serves as the Library's grants administrator with responsibility for identifying appropriate sources of grant funds, coordinating proposal development with appropriate library or other faculty, preparing final proposals, and monitoring implementation and evaluation. Works with the Library Director in budget planning and development, with the Associate Director for Public Services in conducting cost studies for the Library's cost-recovery programs, and with the Senior Fiscal Administrator in interactions with the University's accounting system. Provides technical advice and analysis regarding budget policies and procedures. Serves as the Library's human resources coordinator, with responsibility for proposing policies and procedures for professional and staff development. Engages in library planning and project development by gathering in- depth library-related and other pertinent data, synthesizing and interpreting the data to provide recommendations to the Library Director for action. Provides detailed analysis of library-related statistical and fiscal information, and leads an effort to create a Library Management Information System. Takes a leadership role in the development and implementation of evaluation methodologies for the Library's processes and services. Prepares Library survey responses. Requirements: Requirements include an MLS from an ALA accredited school and at least 10 years of progressively responsible technical, supervisory and managerial positions in an academic library setting, preferably health sciences. Must have detailed experience with implementing and/or managing an integrated library system, and knowledge of state, regional, and national information networks required for bibliographic control, and other library services. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written), demonstrated analytical and planning abilities, and a commitment to service and to teamwork are essential. Must have an ability to work independently and to manage multiple priorities in a changing environment. Preferred qualifications include successful experience in grant-seeking and proposal preparation, and evidence of scholarship and professional service in librarianship. Membership in the Academy of Health Information Professionals is preferred. Computer literacy qualifications include, but are not limited to, word processing, spreadsheets and graphical display, database development, database searching, electronic mail, and electronic networks. Benefits: Minimum salary is $45,000. Benefits include general faculty rank (non tenure-track), generous moving and professional development support, 22 vacation days per year, 11 paid holidays, sick and disability leave, health and dental insurance, and retirement contribution to TIAA-CREF. The Claude Moore Health Sciences Library reports directly to the Vice President and Provost for Health Sciences, and serves the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center including the Medical Center (hospitals and clinics), the School of Medicine, and the School of Nursing, and has an active outreach program to health professionals in western and southwestern Virginia. The Library is a partner in the Health Sciences Center IAIMS initiative, and in the Statewide AHEC program. The Library is fully automated with Georgetown University's LIS system, and provides access to full MEDLINE and CINAHL through the PlusNet2 System, in addition to other CD-ROM databases. A recently completed computer classroom equipped with IBM and Macintosh workstations supports an active education program and enhances faculty and student use of the busy Microcomputer Lab. Charlottesville is located 20 miles east of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, and within a one hour drive of Richmond, and 2 1/2 hour drive of Washington DC. Applications will be accepted until a successful candidate is identified, although applications received by May 1, 1993 will be given first consideration. Please send letter of application stating interest in and qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae and list of three references to: Linda Watson, Director, The Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, Box 234, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville, VA 22908. The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applications from minorities are especially welcomed. -- Elizabeth A. Cooley Assistant Director for Collection Services Claude Moore Health Sciences Library University of Virginia Health Sciences Center Box 234 Charlottesville, VA 22908 Voice: (804) 924-1944 Bitnet: eac2x@virginia.bitnet Fax: (804) 924-0379 Internet: eac2x@virginia.edu
