The University of Georgia is seeking candidates for the following position: POSITION: Associate University Librarian for Collection Services PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The Associate University Librarian (AUL) for Collection Services is responsible to the University Librarian and has primary responsibility for administering the Collection Services Division, which consists of Acquisitions, Cataloging, Electronic and Computer Support Services, Humanities, Music, Periodicals, Preservation, Science Collections and Branch Services, and Social Sciences. Responsibilities include the direct supervision of the division and overall coordination of the development of the collection and processing of materials, including allocation and control of a materials budget of approximately $7 million. Technological support includes GALIN (Georgia Academic Library Information Network), the in-house automated system, and GALILEO (Georgia Library Learning Online), a state-wide system which gives universal access to core materials for every student and faculty member in the University System of Georgia. The work of the division is supported by an administrative LAN. The AUL is a member of the University Librarian's cabinet and the department heads' forum, (the planning and policy-making bodies of the Libraries), and participates fully in the overall administration of the Libraries, including long-range planning, development and evaluation of services, and the establishment of library-wide policies. There are approximately 110 full-time staff members in the division. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Plans, organizes, and implements the work of the division by formulating its goals, objectives, and priorities; making necessary adjustments due to changes in staffing, workloads, and fiscal conditions; and devising and implementing methods for measuring success in meeting goals and objectives. Promotes an atmosphere conducive to the development, productivity, and job satisfaction of division staff members in a complex organizational setting by articulating and communicating a consistent vision and seeking and considering input from all levels in the organization. Develops and maintains an excellent staff through direct supervision and evaluation of the Collection Services department heads. Monitors the materials budget by allocating funds and reviewing, tracking and adjusting expenditures and encumbrances. Promotes communication within the division and the Libraries by encouraging and actively engaging in the exchange of information through all levels in the organization and empowering employees with appropriate levels of decision-making authority. Contributes to the further development of the Libraries' automated systems and to the continued improvement of automated bibliographic operations in the Libraries by participating in systems-related planning and development efforts. Participates in general library administration and in planning and policy development on a library-wide basis by serving on the Libraries' policy-making bodies. Represents the Libraries through active participation in professional activities on state, regional, and national levels. Maintains awareness of and acts upon changes and needs in the organization by assuming other similiar duties and responsibilities as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: ALA-accredited MLS; Minimum of five years experience in administering technical services and/or collection management in a large academic or research library setting. Leadership and Organizational Development: Demonstrated successful administrative and management experience with diverse units, including facilitation of group decision-making and planning; Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills; Ability to establish and maintain productive, long-term, effective working relationships with Libraries' staff and faculty as well as patrons, university administrators and community members; Experience in articulating and enthusiastically communicating a consistent vision of library priorities and in initiating and implementing new services and strategic directions compatible with that vision. Collection Managment and Technical Services: Experience with integrated library systems, with an emphasis on collection service functions; Experience with automated library systems analysis; Thorough knowledge of technical services and collection management activities; Awareness of trends in scholarly communication and publishing; Demonstrated experience with budget planning and control. Professional Activities: Strong record of leadership and achievement in the profession and demonstrated commitment to fostering the professional development of others. BENEFITS: Standard benefits package includes life, health, and disability insurance; mandatory participation in the state or optional retirement system; and 21 days annual leave, plus 12 paid holidays. Salary minimum: $65,000, commensurate with experience. For further information visit the University of Georgia Libraries' website (http://www.libs.uga.edu). APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send letter of application addressing all qualifications with a resume and the names, addresses and phone numbers of five references by March 31, 1997 to: Florence E. King Assistant University Librarian for Human Resources University of Georgia Libraries Athens, Georgia 30602-1641 (706) 542-0626 This position will be filled only if suitable applicants are found. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. BACKGROUND: The University of Georgia is the nation's oldest state chartered land-grant and sea-grant university and is the major institution in the University System of Georgia. The University has an enrollment of 30,000 students in 13 schools and colleges, and offers baccalaureate, master's, doctoral, and professional degrees. The University is located in Athens, a prospering community of 86,000 located approximately 70 miles east-northeast of Atlanta, Georgia. For further information on the campus and the community visit the University of Georgia's website (http://www.uga.edu/). The University of Georgia Libraries include two principal libraries on the UGA campus in Athens, with several branch locations throughout the state. The Main Library, located on north campus, houses materials in the social sciences and humanities and business. The Science Library, located in the Graduate Studies building on south campus, contains holdings for the physical and life sciences. Library holdings include over 3.5 million volumes, over 5 million microform units, 13,000 active periodicals subscriptions, and the current materials budget is approximately $7 million. Items in the collection can be identified through GALIN, the UGA Libraries' online catalog, and through GALILEO. The URL for GALILEO is: http://www.galileo.peachnet.edu. Additionally, the Library is a regional depository for U.S. government publications. The University of Georgia is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, ASERL, the Center for Research Libraries; a charter member of SOLINET; and participates in other local consortia. The total budget for FY1997 is approximately $16 million. Total staff of 230 includes 85 professional staff.
