Position Announcement -- U. of Kansas Ann Ercelawn 06 Aug 1996 15:10 UTC
Date: Tue, 06 Aug 1996 09:13:45 -0500 (CDT) From: RBOOSE@UKANVM.BITNET Subject: Position Announcement Please announce this vacancy to your colleagues: INTERLIBRARY LOAN AND DOCUMENT DELIVERY LIBRARIAN The University of Kansas Libraries are seeking a dynamic librarian to manage interlibrary loan operations and to plan, design, and implement enhanced document delivery services. This is a tenure-track position with a salary range of $27,000-$34,000, dependent upon qualifications. APPLICATION PROCEDURES/DEADLINE: To apply, submit letter of application addressing each of the position qualifications, resume, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and names of three references to: Sandra Gilliland, Assistant to the Dean for Personnel, University of Kansas Libraries, 502 Watson Library, Lawrence, KS 66045-2800. Applications postmarked by August 31, 1996 will be given first consideration. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interviews tentatively scheduled for late-September. RESPONSIBILITIES: (An abbreviated position description follows; request full description from Sandra Gilliland at the address above, or e-mail SGILLILA@UKANVM.CC.UKANS.EDU) The Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery Librarian reports to the Head of Retrieval Services, a department which includes interlibrary loan and book and serial acquisitions. Develops strategies with the other members of the Retrieval Services leadership group, to obtain the materials needed by users and to support the Library's decisions regarding access and ownership. Manages 5 FTE staff and 3.5 FTE student assistants. Administers all interlibrary borrowing and lending operations, including document delivery to the Regents Center in Overland Park, Kansas. Provides leadership in establishing goals, objectives, policies, priorities and performance standards related to interlibrary loan and document delivery. Actively explores, evaluates, plans, and implements new services and technologies, including user-initiated remote ILL requests and document delivery. Analyzes and provides reports on the effectiveness of all aspects of interlibrary loan and document delivery operations. Provides statistics, financial information, and other data needed for collection management and for planning user access to information resources. Actively communicates with bibliographers and other appropriate Library staff concerning related aspects of library resource sharing. Monitors compliance with copyright and interlibrary loan standards. Establishes and coordinates interlibrary loan agreements with other libraries and consortia, representing the Libraries in state, regional, and national arenas. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program. Relevant experience in an academic/research library. Knowledge of issues relating to resource sharing in the academic library environment. Commitment to responsive and innovative user service. Familiarity with interlibrary loan and document delivery processes. Strong planning, organizational, and analytical skills. Ability to build teams and lead staff successfully through major change. Ability to work effectively with diverse colleagues and clients. Excellent communication skills. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Relevant professional experience in an academic/research library. Successful supervisory experience. Ability to evaluate alternative modes of information access anddelivery and introduce new processes and technologies in the workplace. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER APPLICATIONS ARE SOUGHT FROM ALL QUALIFIED PERSONS REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, SEX, DISABILITY, AND AS COVERED BY LAW, VETERAN STATUS. IN ADDITION, UNIVERSITY POLICIES PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, MARITAL STATUS, AND PARENTAL STATUS.