Job announcement (University of Nevada, Reno) Marcia Tuttle 09 Aug 2000 22:27 UTC
---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2000 11:35:28 -0700 From: Adolfo R Tarango <tarango@ADMIN.UNR.EDU> Subject: Job announcement -------------------------------------------------------------------------- DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL SERVICES. University of Nevada, Reno. RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides creative leadership for Technical Services division, including Catalog, Acquisitions, and Serials; 24 staff (4 direct reports). Coordinates division's policies and operations to meet the challenge of increasing productivity in a highly automated environment with a commitment to electronic resources. Reports to Dean of Libraries. Represents division to library administration. Serves as member of Dean's Cabinet, collaborating with Directors of Library Systems, Research Services, and Access Services in strategic planning and program assessment. QUALIFICATIONS: ALA accredited M.L.S. Minimum 5 years academic library, technical services experience in progressively responsible positions. Record of successful management in at least one major technical services function, including supervision of professional staff. Thorough knowledge of online integrated library systems (preferably Innovative Interfaces), bibliographic utilities and networks. Experience with selection, purchasing, licensing and / or cataloging of electronic resources. Experience with fiscal management in an automated environment highly desirable. Understanding of current issues in technical services and application of technology in academic libraries. Ability to provide leadership, set priorities, and resolve competing demands. Ability to foster teamwork in a technical services environment. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. Strong analytic, problem solving and organizational skills. Flexibility to accept, manage and incorporate change. Evidence of ability to meet promotion and tenure requirements, including record of active professional service and evidence of research or creative achievement are highly desirable. SALARY and FRINGES: Open, depending upon qualifications and experience. TIAA/CREF and other retirement options; 24 vacation days per year; generous sick leave. No state income tax or FICA. Tuition benefits for self and family. ENVIRONMENT: University of Nevada, Reno has a student body of 12,500, with approximately one-third enrolled in graduate degree programs. The University is situated in Reno, a metropolitan area of 300,000, on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada, 35 miles from Lake Tahoe. APPLICATION: Send letter of application, resume, and names and addresses of three references to: Search Coordinator; Library Dean's Office/Mailstop 322; University of Nevada; 1664 N. Virginia St.; Reno, NV 89557-0044. Review of applications will begin October 2. AA/EOE. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adolfo R. Tarango Serials Catalog Librarian The University Library/322 University of Nevada, Reno Reno, NV. 89557-0044 775-784-6500 Ext. 263 tarango@unr.edu