---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 19 Jun 1997 13:21:25 -0700 (PDT) From: Karen Darling <kdarling@OREGON.UOREGON.EDU> Subject: position anouncment ASSOCIATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN FOR TECHNICAL SERVICES The University of Oregon Library invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate University Librarian for Technical Services. The University of Oregon is an ARL library which serves over 17,000 undergraduate and graduate students and 760 full-time and 430 part-time faculty members. Its two million volume collection serves as an important research facility for scholars throughout the Northwest. The Library uses the InnoPac integrated system for all its operations, participates in OCLC, NACO and SACO, and is host site to Orbis, the Oregon union catalog representing the holdings of twelve colleges and universities in Oregon and Washington. The Knight Library (main library) recently was expanded and renovated, and includes a state-of-the-art electronic classroom and a fully equipped information technology center. Current and on-going projects involving Technical Services include: expanding electronic holdings, development of a digital library initiative, preservation program development, completion of retrospective conversion, U.S. Newspaper Project: Oregon, and follow-up and implementation of an ARL Technical Services Self- Study conducted in 1995. As a member of Library Administration, the successful candidate will contribute to the continued evolution and growth of the library. He/she will serve as advisor to the Technical Services Department Heads in problem resolution, setting goals, and in establishing priorities to guide the division into the 21st Century. He/she will take a leadership role in developing technical services initiatives, working with the Library Administration and Technical Services staff to bring these initiatives to reality. RESPONSIBILITIES: overall administration and provision of visionary leadership for technical services, which includes: Acquisitions, Serials, Catalog, Preservation & Binding, and Interlibrary Loan, with 12.25 FTE professional librarians, 2.0 FTE faculty supervisors (Officers of Administration, non-ranked), 47.75 FTE support staff, plus student assistants. Technical Services departments are closely integrated, dynamic, highly collaborative and cooperative, and function interactively with other divisions, including Public Services, Systems, and Collection Development. The individual in this position needs to be flexible and decisive in a complex, rapidly moving organizational setting. The successful candidate will work in close collaboration with other members of Library Administration, which consists of three AULs and the University Librarian, in making budgetary and personnel policy decisions; and development, implementation, and evaluation of library programs and services. As a member of Library Administration, this position regularly provides library representation at the campus, state, regional and national levels. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA-accredited MLS degree; six years post-MLS progressively responsible library technical services leadership/management experience in an academic or research library; strong collaborative and collegial skills; demonstrated planning skills; demonstrated creativity in the application of technology to library programs and services; the ability to transform vision into reality; experience with a national bibliographic utility and familiarity with integrated library systems; superior oral and written communication skills; substantial record of contribution to the profession; commitment to excellence in service; and excellent interpersonal skills. Preferred: additional graduate degree. SALARY: $60,000 minimum. Appointment beyond the minimum salary will be dependent upon qualifications, prior experience, and academic rank. Generous benefits. EMPLOYMENT: Librarians have faculty status and privileges, academic rank (Assistant Professor-Professor), and are non-tenure track, with fixed-term, renewable contracts (two or three years, depending on rank). Professional growth and service in keeping with university and library standards for promotion and retention is expected. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Applications will be accepted until position is filled, however, those received by 5:00 p.m., August 15, 1997 will receive priority consideration. POSITION AVAILABLE: January 1, 1998. TO APPLY: Send cover letter, r�sum�, and names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of four references (including your most current supervisor) to: Ms. Laine Stambaugh, Head, Library Personnel Services, 1299 University of Oregon Library, Eugene, OR 97403-1299. (541) 346-1895; (541) 346-3485 (FAX). For more information, contact Laine Stambaugh at lastamba@oregon.uoregon.edu. Consult the following websites for more information about: The University: http://www.uoregon.edu/home.html The UO Library: http://libweb.uoregon.edu/ Technical Services: http://libweb.uoregon.edu/techsrvc/techserv.html Library Staff & local community: http://www.uoregon.edu/admnpers/libpers.html The University of Oregon is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employment/ADA-compliant institution strongly committed to cultural diversity. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all persons hired after November 6, 1986 will be required to show proof of their identity and right to work in the United States. *********************************************************** ----------------- Karen Darling Head, Serials Dept. University of Oregon Library System kdarling@oregon.uoregon.edu 541 346-3063 (NOTE: new area code) fax: 541 346-3485
