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From: William Black [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 10:14 AM
Subject: [lita-l] Vacancy - Academic Library User Services

MTSU welcomes applicants & nominations for the following 
position. We would be glad to respond to any inquiries.

William Black
Professor, Library Administrative Services
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
615-898-2772
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Coordinator, User Services (#401040)
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee 

Environment

Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) is a Carnegie Doctoral 
Research Intensive University of over 23,000 students located 30 
miles southeast of Nashville.  MTSU is a dynamic institution with a 
commitment to diversity, valuing excellent teaching and fostering 
initiatives in research and public service.  The university library lies

at the heart of the MTSU educational experience.  Murfreesboro is a 
vibrant community offering a rich cultural and recreational life and 
easy access to a variety of attractions within the state and region.  
Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at 
http://police.mtsu.edu/crime_statistics.htm 
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Dean of the Library, the Coordinator is responsible 
for providing creative leadership in a busy team-based environment. 
The Coordinator will have administrative responsibility for the User 
Services department consisting of reference, circulation/reserves, 
interlibrary loan, off-campus library services, periodicals, 
bibliographic instruction, and microtext. The individual will serve as 
a member of the Library Administrative Council, the group that 
engages in planning, policy development, and resource prioritization 
for the library program. The Coordinator is expected to be active in 
campus affairs and to be responsive to faculty and students in 
matters concerning the User Services department. The department 
consists of eleven library faculty, two professional/administrative 
staff, and thirteen support staff.
Qualifications
Successful candidates will possess:  an ALA-accredited masters 
degree; significant experience in academic library management, 
preferably in overseeing public services operations, such as 
reference or circulation; knowledge of services to be administered; 
and demonstrated ability to provide creative leadership in a team 
setting. The successful candidate will be able to promote 
cooperation among work groups, set priorities and allocate 
resources, and initiate and manage change in a rapidly evolving 
technological environment. Must demonstrate excellent 
communication skills, flexibility and initiative, broad library-wide 
perspective, commitment to the profession, and ability to meet 
library and university promotion and tenure criteria.
Salary and Benefits:		Salary and academic rank 
commensurate with qualifications.  Generous benefits include full-
paid State or TIAA/CREF retirement, 24 days annual leave, 12 days 
sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.   12 month tenure-track 
appointment with faculty rank.

Application Procedure:  	All applications must be submitted
online at 
https://mtsujobs.mtsu.edu. Review of applications will continue until 
the position is filled.  Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for
U.S. 
employment will be required prior to appointment.  Official 
transcripts (not issued to student) of all college degrees and three 
letters of recommendation specific to the position will be required of 
all finalists.

For web-based information about the Library and Murfreesboro, 
please see: 
(r)	http://library.mtsu.edu
(r)	http://www.murfreesborotn.gov
(r)	http://www.nashvillecvb.com


MTSU, a culturally diverse university, is an equal opportunity, 
affirmative action educational institution and employer. Women, 
ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to 
apply. As a key element of student education and faculty research, 
the library serves at the forefront of service and fully supports the 
commitment to a diverse campus environment. 

See the Background Statement on Diversity and Excellence at 
http://library.mtsu.edu/administration/diversity.php