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Subject: Position Announcement
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 1999 10:37:32 -0400
From: Penny Schroeder <pschroed@bowdoin.edu>
With apologies for cross-posting to several lists:
JOB TITLE: Director of Collections and Technical Services
DEPT.: Library
STATUS: Full-time
Director of Collections and Technical Services. The Bowdoin College
Library seeks an experienced, dynamic Director of Collections and
Technical Services to lead our Technical Services Department,
coordinate library collection management operations, and co-direct the
collection preservation efforts. This re-defined position reflects our
library’s emphasis on service and a commitment to the support of the
curriculum and faculty teaching and research. The Director, who reports
to the Librarian of the College, participates in library planning
activities, policy development, resource allocation and program
implementation as a member of the library management team.
Collections comprise over 900,000 volumes, 2000 current periodical
subscriptions, 5000 videorecordings, and numerous electronic resources,
and the Library is a selective federal documents depository. The Library
is committed to cooperative resource development with its consortial
partners Colby and Bates Colleges.
Responsibilities: The Director of Collections and Technical Services is
responsible for: coordinating Library collection development including
selection of materials, evaluation of collections and license
negotiations; ensuring that library collections meet curricular support
and faculty research needs; directing the activities of the collection
development management team; with the Director of Special Collections
and Archives, overseeing planning and implementation of library-wide
preservation initiatives; and managing the Technical Services
Department. All librarians share reference desk responsibilities and
academic department liaison assignments, involving extensive contact
with library staff, faculty members, college administrators and
students. Serve as a library contact with vendors and networks;
represent Technical Services on consortial committees; work as member of
the library management team on planning and policy development;
coordinate financial planning related to Nelinet/OCLC and related
services; and prepare and analyze financial and statistical data
relevant to library collections and technical services operations.
Required qualifications:
Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school; minimum five
years work experience with collection development; work experience with
technical services operations and evidence of increasing managerial
responsibility; demonstrated record of leadership and achievement in
planning and coordinating collection management operations; strong
knowledge of all aspects of technical services management; knowledge of
current trends in collection management, including print, multimedia and
electronic materials; and experience with applications of technology to
collection management and technical services practices, including
integrated library systems, bibliographic utilities and MARC format, the
World Wide Web and other digital access technologies; knowledge of
conservation/preservation issues and practices preferred.
Candidates must possess: strong service orientation, initiative and
flexibility, and a commitment to professional growth; ability to work
effectively with faculty, staff, and students; outstanding supervisory
skills; enthusiasm for working in a technical services team setting,
which emphasizes cross-training and shared decision-making;
understanding of broad library issues and interest in effecting change
in an automated environment; strong written and oral communication
skills; and experience with personnel and project management.
Founded in 1794, Bowdoin College is a highly competitive liberal arts
college of 1550 students, located in mid-coastal Maine, 30 miles
northeast of Portland and 2-1/2 hours northeast of Boston. Competitive
salary and benefits. Applications accepted until position filled, with
first consideration given to applications received by November 1, 1999.
Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and names and telephone
numbers of three references to: Manager of Employment, Bowdoin College,
Human Resources Department, 3500 College Station, Brunswick, ME
04011-8246. Bowdoin College is committed to equal opportunity through
affirmative action. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged
to apply.
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Penny Schroeder
Collection Management/Acquisitions Librarian
Bowdoin College Library
3000 College Station
Brunswick, Maine 04011-8421
Voice:(207) 725 3134
FAX: (207) 725-3083
pschroed@bowdoin.edu
