Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999 12:48:09 -0400
From: Ann R Cloutier <arc@CISUNIX.UNH.EDU>
Subject: Position Announcement
TWO COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT LIBRARY FACULTY POSITIONS AVAILABLE
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
University of New Hampshire Library
The University of New Hampshire Library invites applications and
nominations for two library faculty tenure-track positions. Must
meet established criteria, including a second advanced degree for
tenure.
REQUIRED FOR BOTH POSITIONS: ALA-accredited MLS. Strong
interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills; ability to
function in a collaborative, service-oriented environment; and
flexibility in adapting to change.
PREFERRED FOR BOTH POSITIONS: A second advanced degree is highly
preferred and is required for tenure.
HEAD, COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT
RESPONSIBILITIES: This is a full-time, tenure-track position and
reports directly to the University Librarian. The department also
consists of a newly created position of assistant collection
development librarian for electronic resources, a full-time
staff member and student assistants. The Head of Collection
Development provides leadership in building collections to support
the curriculum and research; evaluates existing collections
and assesses needs for support of new and existing programs;
contributes to accreditation reports; allocates and oversees a $3.5
million materials budget; keeps up to date on new vendor products and
developments; negotiates contracts and works closely with vendors
for the approval plan, serials, electronic databases, etc.;
administers the Library's approval book plan and monitors vendor
service; works closely with Acquisitions/Serials faculty and staff;
coordinates the collection development activities of library
liaisons and serves as a library liaison to selected academic
departments; communicates with potential donors of materials and
analyzes gifts for inclusion in the Library; chairs the Collection
Management Committee; and participates in regional resource sharing
efforts.
The successful candidate will develop a comprehensive collection
development and management profile for the Library's collections
including monographs, serials, electronic and multimedia materials.
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Substantial experience with
collection development, including budget administration and vendor
relations in an academic or research library; thorough understanding of
bibliographic sources and processes; knowledge of the publishing trade
including online resources; and demonstrated leadership, strong
interpersonal and communication skills within a collegial
environment.
ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Computer literacy including
working knowledge of integrated library systems, specifically
the INNOPAC; budgeting experience; experience in the evaluation of
electronic access to and delivery of information resources; and
demonstrated success in the preparation of proposals and grant
applications.
SALARY RANGE: The minimum salary is in the low $40's commensurate
with experience. This is a 12-month tenure-track position with
appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor,
depending on qualifications.
COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT LIBRARIAN
RESPONSIBILITIES: The newly created position of Collection Development
Librarian to assist the Head of the Collection Development Department
in the management of electronic resources and of the general library
collections, approval plans, and gifts. This is a full-time,
tenure-track position. Specific responsibilities will include
developing goals and strategies for acquiring and managing electronic
resources in collaboration with the Head of Collection Development
and the library faculty, which may include negotiating licenses and
contracts with vendors; monitoring trends in electronic publishing,
licensing, and copyright; working closely with the Technical Services
Department and the Library Systems Department to implement access to
electronic resources; and facilitating communication about electronic
resources with the library liaisons and the university community.
The incumbent will also serve as library liaison to one or more
academic departments for collection development purposes and will
serve on library and campus committees as appropriate.
ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of collection
development methods; knowledge of the publishing industry,
particularly of trends in electronic publishing and issues related to
contracts and licenses; and knowledge of the technical issues of
providing access to electronic resources.
SALARY RANGE: The minimum salary is $34,000, commensurate with
experience. This is a twelve-month tenure-track position with
appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor.
SETTING: The University Library consists of the newly renovated
Dimond Library, four branch libraries and a storage facility.
The Library has a staff of 75, including 21 faculty. It serves a
full-time faculty of 660 and a student body of approximately
13,000 undergraduate and graduate students with a collection of
over 1.1 million volumes and substantial serial, document,
microform, audiovisual and special collections. The
current allocation for library materials is $3.5 million.
The Library has the INNOPAC system, numerous electronic databases,
and Internet connections in all buildings.
UNH is located in Durham, near the New Hampshire seacoast and is
about a 90-minute drive from Boston to the south and the White
Mountains to the north. It is a Land Grant, Sea Grant and Space
Grant institution. Within the University System of New Hampshire,
UNH is the oldest unit and the only public research university in
the state. UNH faculty are represented by the AAUP for collective
bargaining.
APPLICATIONS: Review of applications begins immediately and will
continue until the positions are filled. Please submit letter of
application with a resume and the names, addresses, telephone
numbers and e-mail addresses of three references to:
Dr. Claudia J. Morner
University Librarian
Dimond Library, University of New Hampshire
18 Library Way
Durham, NH 03824
(603)862-1540
E-Mail: Claudia.Morner@unh.edu
UNH is an AA/EEO employer. Women and minority candidates are
encouraged to apply.
