University of California, Riverside

The University of California Riverside Libraries seeks experienced, innovative, and service-oriented individuals to develop and lead two emerging priorities of its collection development and scholarly communications programs. The University of California, Riverside (UCR) is one of ten campuses of the University of California.

Head, Collections Management Department

The Head of Collections Management is a newly created position formed from the merger of acquisitions and collections departments to provide leading edge synergies for collection management. Reporting to the Assistant University Librarian for Collections and Scholarly Communications, the incumbent will assume responsibility for the leadership and management of the department. Working within an annual acquisitions budget of approximately $5 million, the incumbent will oversee the successful management of the department; supervise in-depth collection analyses; develop responses to new and existing program initiatives; and organize/direct the workflow of the department to accomplish its mission, tasks, and goals. Salary Range: $56,496-$94,500. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Licensing, Copyright and Scholarly Communications Librarian

Reporting to the Assistant University Librarian for Collections and Scholarly Communications, the Licensing, Copyright and Scholarly Communications Librarian negotiates and licenses electronic resources; works closely with various library units to oversee implementation and tracking of electronic resources; serves as the libraries’ advisor for copyright and intellectual property issues; and provides leadership in UCR’s contribution to the University of California’s e-Scholarship initiatives and acts as liaison to copyright and licensing experts in the California Digital Library (CDL) and other UC Libraries. Salary Range: $56,496-$88,488. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.


Application Information: Review of applications will begin April 7, 2008 and will continue until the positions are filled. Applications should include a letter discussing interest and relevant experience, a current resume, and contact information for at least three professional references. Submit materials to: David Rios, Director of Library Personnel, University of California, University Libraries, P.O. Box 5900, Riverside, CA 92517, or fax to (951) 827-2255 or e-mail to david.rios@ucr.edu.

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The University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer