JOB ANNOUNCEMENT -- Document Delivery Librarian (fwd) Marcia Tuttle 11 Nov 2003 21:24 UTC
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 14:06:38 -0600 From: Alma Rodriguez <almaa@AUSTIN.UTEXAS.EDU> Subject: JOB ANNOUNCEMENT -- Document Delivery Librarian November 3, 2003 Document Delivery Librarian Interlibrary Services / Main Library Services Division General Libraries - University of Texas at Austin The Document Delivery Librarian is responsible for all interlibrary loan and document delivery activities, including planning and implementing expanded document delivery services for distance learning, desktop and fee-based document delivery, and serving as the library's designated expert and advisor on copyright. Other responsibilities encompass all activities of Interlibrary Services including staffing, organization, budget, statistics, policies, user services, copyright, special projects, evaluating and integrating new technology, monitoring resource-sharing agreements, and taking a leadership role in related professional organizations. Interlibrary Services has eight budgeted FTE staff and 15 student workers providing interlibrary borrowing, lending, OCLC searching, and document supply services, processing more than 100,000 transactions annually. For more information, see <http://www.lib.utexas.edu/services/ils/index.html> The position reports to the Head Librarian, Main Library Services Division. Required Qualifications: MLS from an ALA accredited graduate program; three years experience in interlibrary loan services and protocol; technical expertise with Internet, Ariel, interlibrary loan management software, and other modes of information access and delivery; supervisory experience. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with ILLiad; experience managing a budget; experience with consortial efforts (Greater Western Library Alliance, TexShare, or other national and state ILL organizations); experience with an advanced system for delivering documents to the desktop; demonstrated potential for leadership in university, state, national, and international programs and initiatives; demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills; evidence of initiative, creative energy, resourcefulness and strong commitment to public service; evidence of excellent written and verbal communication and problem solving skills. Salary and Benefits: $50,000 annually or more depending on qualifications and experience. No state or local income tax. Standard state benefits package including annual vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, retirement plans, and health insurance options (comprehensive major medical or HMO plans, dental, vision, life, and disability). Deferred compensation and tax sheltered annuity programs also available. Recruiting Schedule: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled, however applications received by December 15, 2003, will be assured of full consideration. To apply, send a letter of interest explaining how your work experience addresses the needs cited above; a resume; a statement of salary requirements; and the names, addresses (including email), and telephone numbers of three professional references to Carol Johnson (c-johnson@mail.utexas.edu), The University of Texas at Austin, The General Libraries, P.O. Box P, Austin, Texas 78713-8916. Please refer to job posting number 03-10-31-01-0080. The University of Texas at Austin has a strong commitment to diversity and encourages applications and nominations from traditionally underrepresented groups. For more information, see UT Library Online (<http://www.lib.utexas.edu/>). An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer