Posting: Director of Academic Services and Resources, Little Rock, AR Mark Stoffan 09 Jan 2008 19:50 UTC
Please excuse crossposts. University of Arkansas at Little Rock Ottenheimer Library Vacancy Announcement Director of Academic Services and Resources Job #445 The Ottenheimer Library seeks a senior-level librarian to lead departments directly involved in supporting the teaching, learning and research needs of faculty and students. The Director of Academic Services and Resources will provide vision for the departments of Reference/Instruction, Collection Development and Access Services. The successful candidate will develop innovative programs to facilitate change and promote an environment of creativity and service. The Director of Academic Services and Resources reports to the Dean of the Library and works closely with other senior leaders who have responsibilities for Technical Services and Technology, Administrative Services, and Archives/Special Collections. This is a faculty status, tenure-track position. The successful candidate will be required to meet the Library's criteria for promotion and tenure, which include librarianship, service and scholarship/research. Located in Little Rock, Arkansas' urban center, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a state-supported metropolitan university. The Ottenheimer library provides vital support to this urban research university and the community at large. Responsibilities The successful candidate will be a leader who has a thorough understanding of the research process and scholarly communication, as well as a comprehensive vision of the roles of paper and digital collections, and of professional library assistance in enriching the research environment of the university. Departments that report to the Director for Academic Services and Resources include Reference, Collection Development and Access Services. Qualifications Required: ALA-accredited MLS; at least five years of professional experience in a research or academic library in the areas of Reference, Instruction and Collection Development; demonstrated understanding of academic teaching and research needs; ability to view issues from a broad library-wide perspective; excellent interpersonal, communication, and planning skills. Demonstrated interest in scholarly and professional activities. Preferred: Experience with assessment of library services, strategic planning, and project management; three years successful management and supervision of librarians and paraprofessionals; experience with integrated library systems; proven skills in the application of technology to enhance effectiveness of library services; second advanced degree; qualifications for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor. Library and University Environment Ottenheimer Library's materials budget is in excess of $1 million annually. Its materials holdings include: nearly a half million monographs, 11,000 electronic books, access to over 28,000 electronic journals, 3,600 active periodical subscriptions, in excess of one million microforms, and more than 115 electronic databases. The Library's integrated library system is Innovative Interfaces. Conditions of Work and Benefits Forty-hour workweek Retirement plan: TIAA-CREF Twenty-one days vacation Twelve paid holidays Twelve days sick leave Faculty rank and status Salary and Rank Commensurate with the candidate's education and experience. Submit a cover letter referencing job # 445 and addressing the above qualifications; curriculum vitae; name, address, phone and e-mail information of three references. Send materials by e-mail to csmartin@ualr.edu Suzanne Martin, Director of Administrative Services csmartin@ualr.edu University of Arkansas at Little Rock Ottenheimer Library 2801 S. University Little Rock, AR 72204 501-569-8805 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Mark A. Stoffan Director of Technical Services and Technology Ottenheimer Library University of Arkansas at Little Rock 2801 S. University Ave. Little Rock, AR 72204-1099 501-569-8640 (office) 501-773-8068 (cell) <mailto:mastoffan@ualr.edu> mastoffan@ualr.edu