Assistant Branch Manager

St. Louis Public Library has an opening for an Assistant Branch Manager. Candidates must have a MLS Degree from an ALA Accredited Library School and 3 years library experience that includes youth services, public libraries and staff supervision.

The person filling this position must have knowledge of library materials, issues and trends.  Experience with reference and children’s and young adult materials.  The Assistant Branch Manager mediates patron complaints, supervises staff in Branch Manager’s absence, prepares schedules, assigns duties, and evaluates performance to ensure quality service. 

The person will develop and train staff, and will be involved in material selections conducive to the community.  Must have strong supervisory skills and excellent communication skills.  Provide patron service orientation for work in the library and community.  The Assistant Branch Manager participates in community events and works with community group in order to promote the Library and its initiatives.  Computer literacy is a necessity and must have a definite commitment to public service.

St. Louis Public Library offers a comprehensive benefits package.  Interested candidates should forward a resume or application to:

St. Louis Public Library

1415 Olive Street

St. Louis, MO  63103

Fax: 314-539-0335

Email: employment@slpl.org

EOE

Branch Manager

The person in this position must have excellent supervisory skills to manage the day-to-day operation of a neighborhood branch.  It is essential that the person in this position be able to direct the activities of others, while maintaining excellent customer relations skills.  Must have superior abilities in the area of reference and reader’s advisory.  Also, will have the knowledge of reference tools, bibliographic sources, cataloging and classification systems and the ability to apply this knowledge to assigned areas of responsibility.  Should possess organizational and report writing skills, attention to detail is required.  Additionally, operational support is needed in the areas of circulation, statistical reporting, opening and closing of the branch, collection development, and presentations and directing daily branch operations.  Must have strong professional skills in community outreach and programming.  Should be able to meet deadlines and follow SLPL Policies and Procedures.  Experience working with diverse populations is a plus.  Verbal, written and computer skills are essential.  An MLS Degree from an ALA accredited program and three years of library experience is required.

St. Louis Public Library offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.  Interested applicants should forward a resume to:

St. Louis Public Library

Human Resources

1415 Olive Street

St. Louis, MO 63103

Fax: 314-539-0335

Email: employment@slpl.org

EOE

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Four Librarian Positions

Four Librarian Positions

Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)

Indianapolis, IN

The Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) University Library (http://www.ulib.iupui.edu) seeks creative, energetic, and service oriented individuals to fill the following four tenure track librarian positions:

Digital Scholarship and Data Management Librarian

Under the direction of the Digital Libraries Team Leader the Digital Scholarship and Data Management Librarian will be primarily responsible for enhancing University Library’s Program of Digital Scholarship through the development of a robust data service plan.  The individual will also assist with the continued support of IUPUI University Library’s current digital scholarship tools and services including the institutional repository and journal publishing system.  This librarian will have the following duties:

·         Develop and support a robust data service plan in direct support of research faculty on campus

·         Assist with the daily operations of digital scholarship tools and services

·         Collaborate with liaison librarians to develop faculty involvement with the library’s Program of Digital Scholarship

·         Other duties as assigned

Economics or Communication Studies Liaison Librarian

The Economics or Communication Studies Liaison Librarian will serve as librarian liaison to the IUPUI Department of Communication Studies or the IUPUI Department of Economics.  Additional liaison responsibilities are possible as needed by the team.  This librarian is responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with the faculty and students of the department.  Responsibilities include the design and presentation of instructional materials, developing the library’s collection of discipline-related materials, and providing research assistance to students, faculty, and staff.  Important to this position is an understanding of how digital tools are changing scholarly communication and a commitment to active involvement in supporting faculty scholarly communication needs.

Business Liaison Librarian

The Business Liaison Librarian will serve as librarian liaison to the Kelley School of Business on the IUPUI campus.  Additional liaison responsibilities are possible as needed by the team.  This librarian is responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with the faculty and students of the department.  Responsibilities include the design and presentation of instructional materials, developing the library’s collection of discipline-related materials, and providing research assistance to students, faculty, and staff.  Important to this position is an understanding of how digital tools are changing scholarly communication and a commitment to active involvement in supporting faculty scholarly communication needs.

English Liaison Librarian/Liberal Arts Team Leader

The English Liaison Librarian/Liberal Arts Team Leader is responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with the faculty and students of the department.  Responsibilities include the design and presentation of instructional materials, developing the library’s collection of discipline-related materials, and providing research assistance to students, faculty, and staff.  Important to this position is an understanding of how digital tools are changing scholarly communication and a commitment to active involvement in supporting faculty scholarly communication needs.

The successful candidate will also be offered an administrative appointment as leader of the library’s Liberal Arts team.  The Liberal Arts team leader manages the serials budget in support of the School of Liberal Arts.  The successful candidate will provide supervision and professional guidance to members of the Liberal Arts team and it is expected that this person will play a leadership role and have the ability to manage tenure-track librarians.  The successful candidate will also help facilitate the integration of subject liaisons’ active involvement in supporting faculty scholarly communication needs.  The Liberal Arts team leader reports to the Associate Dean for Teaching, Learning, and Research.

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) is an urban research and academic health science university with 20 schools and academic units.  Located in downtown Indianapolis, a diverse and affordable mid-sized city, IUPUI enrolls more than 30,000 students.  The vision of the IUPUI University Library is to be the innovative leader among urban university libraries.  It has a staff of approximately 81 and a budget in excess of $9.5 million.

For complete position descriptions and application instructions please see the following website:  http://www.ulib.iupui.edu/employment

IUPUI University Library is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that values and encourages diversity in its students, faculty and staff.

Associate Dean for Information Resources and Director of the Law Library

FIU is a multi-campus public research university located in Miami, a vibrant and globally connected 24/7 city.  Miami’s captivating skyline, tasteful tropical cuisine, vivid arts, historically rich and diverse neighborhoods, trendy South Beach scene, bustling international trade, and youthful exuberance provide a perfect environment for our engaged university.

Serving more than 42,000 students, FIU offers more than 180 baccalaureate, masters, professional, and doctoral degree programs.  As one of South Florida’s anchor institutions, FIU is worlds ahead in its local and global engagement, finding solutions to the most challenging problems of our times. 

Associate Dean for Information Resources and Director of the Law Library

Florida International University College of Law invites applications for the position of Associate Dean for Information Resources, with primary responsibilities for heading the Law Library.  The Associate Dean will report directly to the Dean of the College of Law, who is committed to building and supporting an active and responsive law library.

Applicants should have experience in the development of legal collections, the management of the full range of legal information resources, and the hiring and supervision of professional, technical, and support staff.  The Associate Dean plays an advisory and instructional role in the legal research curriculum of the College of Law and, depending upon qualifications and preferences, in our other curricular offerings.

Candidates should hold both a Juris Doctor and a degree in Library/Information Science.  The Associate Dean for Information Resources is a member of the faculty and administration of the College of Law. Position may be long-term contract or tenure-earning in the library, subject to discussion.  The Associate Dean will shape the College of Law’s Internet presence, work closely with the law school’s and the university’s technology directors to implement research and instructional technology within the law library, and collaborate with other administrators within the university on crafting research and instructional technology strategy for the law school and the university. 

ABOUT THE LAW LIBRARY OF THE FIU COLLEGE OF LAW

The law library maintains extensive collections of domestic and foreign legal materials, including rare and valuable Latin American and Caribbean law texts and treatises.  In the past, the law librarians have participated actively in teaching legal research and methods to law students.  The library also supports the College of Law’s clinical and community service missions by making acquisitions and providing reference services.  The staff of the law library includes six professional librarians (one position currently vacant) and at least six reference and technical services staff members.

ABOUT FIU COLLEGE OF LAW:

As a vital part of Miami's only public research university, FIU College of Law is a dynamic urban law school with approximately 600 students. The College of Law was established in 2000, enrolled its first class in 2002, and currently has 30 full-time faculty members. In the spring of 2007, the FIU College of Law moved into a new state-of-the-art building at the heart of the main university campus. Over the past two years, our FIU on-campus community has been enriched through the addition of a new medical school and the construction of the Frost Art Museum.  FIU is one of the 25 largest universities in the United States, with a student body of more than 42,000. 

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and is an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Applicants interested in joining the FIU College of Law faculty as Associate Dean for Information Resources should send a cover letter expressing interest and a resume to:

Professor Howard Wasserman

Chair, Appointments Committee

Florida International University

College of Law

11200 S.W. 8th Street

Miami, FL 33199

You may also send application materials electronically to Email: wasserma@fiu.edu

Applicants interested in this unique opportunity need also create a Faculty Profile on-line through the university’s website at http://www.fiujobs.org; reference Position No.33283

Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2011.  Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

For more information, please visit our website at:

http://law.fiu.edu

Or consult FIU’s telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) line at TTD: (800) 377-8555

Digital Initiatives Librarian

Portland State University Library
Position Description – January 27, 2011
Digital Initiatives Librarian

The Digital Initiatives Librarian will provide leadership, project management, and work in the creation, development, and production services associated with the Library’s digital collections and related projects. This innovative, energetic individual will work collaboratively with colleagues to develop and implement policies, procedures, workflows, and metadata standards for the Library’s digital collections program; manage assigned digitization projects; and participate in the overall management of digital collections. This position reports to the Associate University Librarian, and is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track position with the rank of Assistant Professor. The incumbent will be expected to work collaboratively to build partnerships within the Library and the campus; engage in scholarly activities; and provide service to the university, the community, and the profession.

Specific Responsibilities
• Lead, manage, and participate in projects related to the Library’s digital collections and preservation program in collaboration with stakeholders, establishing policies and best practices for the long-term protection of and access to digital objects.
• Lead, manage, and participate in the planning and implementation of digitization projects in a variety of formats. This includes keeping up to date with national metadata standards and schemas, and being responsible for interpreting and adapting those for local purposes.
• Provide plans for digital projects, monitor the timely progress of ongoing projects, and create documentation for project-related activities.
• Lead and participate in content recruitment activities, acting as a liaison for digitization and metadata projects with other teams within the library and/or other campus groups.
• Assist with training and technical advice to library staff regarding digitization standards and metadata assignment.
• Evaluate, analyze, and implement systems-related aspects related to digitization, digital preservation, and metadata operations.
• Participate in the collaborative development of metadata/cataloging tools, and discovery and presentation tools and applications.
• Participate in digital library-related initiatives and projects with Oregon University System institutions, the Orbis Cascade Alliance, and other groups, as assigned.
• Participate in marketing and outreach efforts by contributing content to the Library’s Web sites, blogs, and electronic publications.
• Adhere to University and Library policies and procedures, including Portland State University’s Professional Standards of Conduct (http://www.pdx.edu/hr/professional-standards-conduct).
• Participate in the establishment of short- and long-range goals, objectives, and priorities, aligned with those of the Library and the University.
• Participate in promoting and providing visibility for a positive, responsive image of the Library and its services to the University community and the community at large.
• Communicate openly and professionally with staff, colleagues, and with Library administration.
• Maintain current expertise through participation in workshops, classes, professional associations and networks, and through continued awareness of the scholarly literature.
• Pursue active publication and research agenda.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
• Master’s degree earned from an ALA-accredited Library/Information Science program.
• Demonstrated project management experience in a highly collaborative environment.
• Minimum of two years of professional experience in digital initiatives, digital collections or metadata services in an academic library.
• Demonstrated technical experience with current digital collection technologies, standards, platforms, and products.
• Knowledge of the standards and technological framework for digital preservation.
• Working knowledge of metadata standards, including non-MARC schema such as Dublin Core, MODS, METS, EAD, TEI, VRA.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging national cataloging standards, including MARC, controlled vocabularies, RDA, FRBR, etc.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to professional development and service.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Technology skills and experience appropriate for the position.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse colleagues, faculty, and students.
• Ability to successfully complete a background check.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Substantial experience in collaboratively managing multiple and simultaneous projects.
• Familiarity with DSpace or other content management software, and knowledge of Institutional Repositories management, including policy matters, intellectual property issues, and strategies for recruiting appropriate content.
• Thorough knowledge of OCLC bibliographic utilities, and experience with cataloging in an Integrated Library System, preferably in the Innovative Interfaces, Inc.’s Millennium system.

The Environment:
Located in one of the most livable cities in the United States, Portland State University is a nationally recognized leader in community-based learning, and is located on the tree-lined blocks of downtown Portland. The University offers its 28,000 students more than 100 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees.

Salary and Benefits:
Compensation and rank are commensurate with experience. The salary range begins at a minimum of $61,320, and includes an excellent benefits package including fully paid health care, reduced tuition rates, and a generous retirement and vacation package.

Deadlines:
Review of applicants will begin October 17, 2010, and will remain open until finalists are identified.

To Apply:
Send cover letter; resume; and names, address, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of four references to: Anne Keech, Search Coordinator, keecha@pdx.edu. Transcripts and background checks will be required for finalists. In cover letter, address how your knowledge and experiences meet qualifications. Electronic application materials are strongly preferred (Word or .pdf documents). However, materials may be mailed to:

Portland State University Library – LIBW
Post Office Box 1151
c/o Anne Keech, Search Coordinator
Portland, OR 97207-1151

Portland State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Institution and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.

Head of Reference

Ohio University Libraries, Athens, Ohio
The Ohio University Libraries seeks applications and nominations for user-focused candidates with broad library experience to provide leadership and vision for our Reference Department. The successful candidate will work closely with staff to develop responsive and progressive services to match a rapidly changing information landscape, will foster an environment of collegiality and respect that promotes mutual understanding and cross-departmental collaboration, and will engage in professional development and service both locally and nationally.

Responsibilities
Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Research & Education Services, this position manages all operations of a busy, innovative Reference Department with overall responsibility for 15 staff and numerous student assistants, direct supervision of six staff, and oversight of the operations of Alden Library’s very popular Learning Commons to support learning, teaching and research at OHIO. Specific responsibilities include:
• Managing all activities related to supporting and cultivating a strong, collaborative Reference staff including hiring, coaching, mentoring and goal setting
• Overseeing and coordinating cooperative services with other campus units for the effective operation of the Learning Commons
• Sharing in the daily work of the Reference department including reference services, instruction and web content development; includes some evening and weekend work
• Actively participating in department head meetings and on Library and University committees to ensure effective library management and user-focused library services
• Engaging in professional activities, especially those related to effective management and user-focused services
• Selecting materials in all formats for general reference use
Qualifications
Required
• Master’s degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited program
• Minimum three years of experience in an academic library
• Demonstrated team-building skills, including the ability to motivate, develop and mentor others
• General reference and library instruction experience
• Demonstrated commitment to innovative user-focused services
• Commitment to data-driven decision making processes
• Excellent communication skills
• Supervisory experience
Preferred
• Progressively responsible management or supervisory experience
• Varied library work experience
• Selection and budgeting experience for reference resources
• Experience working cooperatively with units outside of the library in an academic environment
Environment
Ohio University Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries and OhioLINK. The Reference Department currently offers reference services using an array of media including chat and text. The Reference Department team is made up of an engaged and diverse staff with a commitment to embracing new technology as a means to enhance user services. The Learning Commons, one of the most popular destinations on campus, is a technology-rich, user-centered, collaborative learning environment where help in the form of writing tutors, technology assistants and reference librarians are all available in a one-stop student service floor. Alden Library’s Learning Commons was one of the first of its kind, has enjoyed tremendous success and continues to mature and evolve as needs change.

Established in 1804, Ohio University is a comprehensive, state-assisted institution classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a Research University (high research activity). It is located in Athens, a scenic, culturally rich community 75 miles southeast of Columbus, Ohio. With over 21,000 students enrolled on the Athens campus and close to 10,000 students on five regional campuses, the university offers a diverse, dynamic and collegial atmosphere to its students, faculty and staff.
Salary & Benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience and education. Ohio University employees enjoy a liberal benefits package, including 22 days annual vacation, generous insurance, and Ohio state employee or alternative retirement.

Highest consideration will be given to applications received by March 6, 2011. However, applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is identified. Position available immediately. Please apply online at http://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=57600
Ohio University is committed to the diversity of faculty, staff and students. Applicants who will enrich the diversity of our campus are especially encouraged to apply.

Data Curation Librarian

Northeastern University seeks energetic, creative, and self-motivated individuals to join its newly re-energized, service-oriented, and forward-looking Library team.

Data Curation Librarian

Are you interested in applying your skills to a new area of information management and working alongside world-class researchers as you do so? Do you think about the future of libraries, open-access to research data, and digital repository services? If so, consider becoming our data curation librarian!

As part of the Digital Library Management department, the Data Curation Librarian provides a wide range of curatorial services, including data documentation, assistance with developing appropriate data management plans, and preparation of data for storage in Northeastern’s digital repository service.

The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues in the Libraries and across campus to play a leading role in ensuring Northeastern’s compliance with data curation mandates as well as promoting open access to Northeastern produced research data. He or she will be responsible for developing and maintaining a robust and integrated set of programs and activities that strengthen the Library’s role in supporting data-intensive research and researchers at Northeastern as well as meeting the secondary data analysis needs across all disciplines.

Qualifications for this exciting position include:
• MLS or equivalent degree.
• Additional Master’s degree or equivalent research experience in a relevant science or social science discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years experience working with research data and researchers (e.g. a combination of academic work done in labs with research data, outreach work done with researchers and faculty, digital repository work, etc. )
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong skills in collaboration and teamwork within an entrepreneurial academic environment.
• Strong service orientation and understanding of user needs.
Desirable:
• Experience with relational databases.
• Knowledge of XML and metadata standards relevant to data.
• Knowledge of one or more scripting languages, i.e. PHP, Perl.
• Familiarity with major data resources, such as ICPSR, Census, etc.

Questions about this position or Northeastern’s digital library program should be sent to Patrick Yott at p.yott@neu.edu.

About Northeastern University

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern is a leader in interdisciplinary research, urban engagement, and the integration of classroom learning with real-world experience. The University’s distinctive cooperative education program, where students alternate semesters of full-time study with semesters of paid work in fields relevant to their professional interests and major, is one of the largest and most innovative in the world. The University offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in six undergraduate colleges, eight graduate schools, and two part-time divisions. For more information, please visit www.northeastern.edu.

About Snell Library at Northeastern University

Snell Library is at the hub of campus intellectual life. The Library holds 967,000 volumes, 126,000 e-books, 35,000 electronic journals, and welcomes well over one million visitors a year. The Library provides award-winning research and instructional services, a pioneering multi-media content creation space, a very popular Meet the Author series, and is home to internationally-recognized special collections that document social justice efforts in the Greater Boston area. The Library has an ambitious vision to expand its digital initiatives, building on its institutional repository and digitization of special collections. Snell Library continues to break new ground in scholarly communications, interdisciplinary research, and the emerging field of transliteracy— the ability to read, write, and interact across multiple media formats. Snell Library leads the way in redefining library service in the 21st century. www.library.neu.edu.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

To apply for this position, and to view job grade and salary information, please visit: https://psoft.neu.edu/psc/neuhrprdpub/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/NEU_HR.NEU_JOBS.GBL

Northeastern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Educational Institution and Employer, Title IX University. Northeastern University particularly welcomes applications from minorities, women and persons with disabilities. Northeastern University is an E-Verify Employer.

 

Instructional Design Librarian

(Previous title: Electronic Resources and Distance Learning Librarian)

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Long Island University Library, C.W. Post Campus, seeks an Instructional Design Librarian to support student learning by working in partnership with library and teaching faculty to apply learning theories and technology to develop, design, implement, and maintain general and course-specific library instruction materials, including but not limited to online learning objects and instructional modules. The successful candidate will identify the information needs of both on-campus and blended/distance learning students, facilitate the integration and use of library literacy materials in course management systems and other online environments, and assess student learning outcomes. The successful candidate must be able to learn, critically evaluate and troubleshoot new technologies related to online teaching and learning to meet changing user needs, and support and train librarians and staff in the use of such technologies. The librarian will also develop and conduct online and in-person library instruction sessions, and may serve as a liaison to one or more academic departments. Scheduled hours at the reference desk, including some evening and weekend work, are required.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively and closely with the Coordinator of Instruction and the Instructional Technology Librarian to support the teaching and learning initiatives of the library. The Instructional Design Librarian is a tenure-track, faculty status position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited library school and at least three years of public service, including instructional experience, in an academic library. Knowledge of applications and technologies used in higher education instruction, including course management systems. Coursework, degree, or experience in instructional design and/or educational technology, including knowledge of basic instructional design concepts (ADDIE, etc.). Demonstrated interest in scholarly communication initiatives. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff and users. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Ability to achieve tenure through effective job performance, service and scholarship.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Additional graduate degree in Educational Technology, Instructional Design, or related field. Demonstrated knowledge of production tools (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite, Audacity, Camtasia). Familiarity with ACRL Standards for Information Literacy.

SPECIAL INFORMATION: Preference will be given to a candidate with a second subject Master’s degree or 30 additional graduate credits, and the flexibility to work some evenings and weekends. This is a reopening for a position which was previously advertised as Electronic Resources and Distance Learning Librarian. Candidates who applied previously are still under consideration and do not need to reapply.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

SALARY: Negotiable

DATE TO BE FILLED: September 1, 2011

CLOSING DATE: Until filled

CONTACT: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and a resume to:

Personnel Office, Long Island University, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, NY 11548.

Email: hr@liu.edu or call 516-299-2253/2254.

Long Island University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

Associate Dean for Research and Learning Services

The J. Willard Marriott Library is seeking a bold and visionary thinker who thrives in an environment of continual reinvention and renewal, promotes innovation and collaboration, is very technologically savvy, loves to say yes to users, enjoys professional service and mentoring, and who is absolutely committed to the highest levels of public service.

We invite applicants who want to join one of the most exciting libraries in the country, one that is striving to set the standard for what it means to be a vibrant 21^st century academic services center. The recent $80 million renovation of the Marriott Library sparked a total transformation both of the building and of our services to create inspirational space, build communities of learning, and connect people with knowledge. Opportunities abound to partner with faculty and programs that highly appreciate all that the library has to offer. By relying on organizational values that include creativity, personal growth, sustainability, innovation, leadership and risk taking, we fulfill our mission, “to inspire the creation, discovery, and use of knowledge for Utah and the world.”

We also take pride in our ability to advance the productivity and success of users in all areas of teaching, learning and research. To achieve this, the Marriott Library has become an agent of transformation, development, growth and opportunity; it is a center for innovation and an instigator as well as incubator for collaborations that produce powerful and lasting results. The library supplies access to high quality knowledge, coupled with high tech, high touch services that remove the mystery from research and learning. We impart to our students a solid grounding in critical thinking that will serve them for their entire life experience of finding, utilizing, evaluating and creating knowledge in their chosen careers and personal lives.

The services, collections and strategies of the Marriott Library range from managing student computing labs and teaching the book arts in the public schools, to exploiting digital technologies that capture new scholarship and extend the university’s reach around the globe. The library has the faculty and administration abuzz with the possibilities it presents and they consider it fertile ground for partnering and testing new ideas, as well as prime territory for showing off the university’s scholarship and accomplishments. Integral to generating new scholarship, intensively interdisciplinary, and the nexus of campus intellectual life, the Marriott Library serves as the knowledge commons for the university.

A new strategic plan will guide the library for the next three years and will provide a foundation for actions in Research and Learning Services.  A key project being led by this position is the Visual, Information and Technology Literacy initiative. A fuller statement on the vision of the library was presented by the Dean to the Academic Senate in March of 2010.

Position Summary

The position of Associate Dean for Research and Learning Services is integral to the success of the vision for the library and leads initiatives that enhance the experience of our users and elevates the position and impact of the library on campus and in the community.  The Associate Dean is responsible for strategic visioning, policy and program development, service operations and personnel, user educational programs, liaison connections to University programs and departments, outreach and marketing of research and learning services and resources, and overall excellence in the Research and Learning Services units of the Marriott Library.  This position will lead the integration of library services into a new university signature student experience initiative in regard to our teaching program, creating internships and other experiential learning opportunities, and capitalizing on the library’s Visual, Information and Technology Literacy initiative. Together with the AD for Special Collections, responsibility includes oversight of the Outreach and User Services Council and guidance of the College and Interdisciplinary Teams.

To advance these areas the position will:

• Lead, direct and coordinate a wide range of library services and support, delivered onsite and virtually, including research and information services (Knowledge Commons, the Dumke Fine Arts and Architecture Library, information desks, online services, individual and group consultations); user technology and computing services; library instruction and training for users; support for faculty, graduate students and other advanced users conducting digital scholarship; management of iTunes U for the university; and staff desk top and mobile computing. 
• Set, articulate, and model the library’s service quality objectives.
• Coordinate efforts across library units to ensure consistent and high quality services.
• Directly supervise six division heads: Research and Information Services; Fine Arts and Architecture; Online Services; Digital Scholarship Laboratory; Education Services; and Computing and Media Services.
• Work closely with other areas that oversee assessment efforts and user services such as interlibrary loans, reserves and information desks.
• Participate in broad oversight, decision-making, strategic direction, policy development, coordination of activities, and alignment of resources as a member of the Library’s Executive Council.
• Co-manage the Technology Assisted Curriculum Center with the Dean of the Graduate School.
• Participate vigorously in university committees and councils related to providing server to students and faculty.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree from an ALA-accredited library school or other relevant accredited graduate degree; additional advanced degree preferred

·         Record of continual growth in library management and leadership, influence in professional associations and collaborative groups, and scholarly achievements

·         Excellent communication and positive leadership skills, combined with the ability to connect with people and groups across the library, campus and community; experience engaging with groups of strategic importance throughout the nation

·         Demonstrated experience in integrating new technologies into workplace and user environments.

·         Ability to articulate, plan and model a vision for service and exceptional user experiences

·         Future-oriented, with the ability to anticipate, adapt, and respond to changing needs and priorities and to create powerful outcomes for our users

·         Willingness to take risks and ability to conceptualize, foster and apply innovative strategies to developing and enhancing services

·         Commitment to assessment and continual improvement of library services

·         An awareness and commitment to embracing diversity in all forms in the workplace, the University and the community

 

Additional Information

Excellent benefits calculated at approximately 35% of salary including TIAA-CREF, medical, dental, generous paid sick and vacation accrual, sabbaticals, professional development time.  Marriott Library is an ARL library with holding of nearly 3 million volumes, 32,000 journals in electronic and print formats, and a considerable number of other networked electronic resources.  The University, with a student population of 30,000 is situated on a 1,500 acre campus in Salt Lake City.  The library has recently completed a large-scale renovation which includes a state-of-the-art Knowledge Commons and a center to create multimedia digital content.  Teaching facilities, used by campus and library instructors, include 20 classrooms, labs and seminar rooms and a 200 seat auditorium.  Salt Lake has a population of over 1 million and offers residents a wide variety of cultural entertainment and recreational activities, all located along the Wasatch Mountain Range.  Information can be found on the web at http://www.utah.com/, www.slcgov.com/visitors and http://www.saltlakecityutah.org/relocate.htm.

Salary

Commensurate with experience.

Application Procedures

Send a detailed letter of application addressing how your experience matches the qualifications; curriculum vitae; and names and contact information, including email, mail and phone numbers, of three references electronically to kris.arnold@utah.edu.  Applications received by March 31, 2011 will be given full consideration.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and who possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

The University of Utah is fully committed to affirmative action and to its policies of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity in all programs, activities, and employment.  Employment decisions are made with regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran.  The University seeks to provide equal access for people with disabilities.  Reasonable prior notice is needed to arrange accommodations.  Evidence of practices not consistent with these policies should be reported to: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, (801) 581-8365 (V/TDD).