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Subject: [NGC4LIB] Position Announcement: Director of Information
Resource Management
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Director of Information Resource Management University of Vermont
The University of Vermont Libraries invites applications for the
position of Director of Information Resource Management. The successful
candidate will be an energetic and visionary senior manager responsible
for assessing and transforming existing technical service workflow
processes and leading the organization in the development and
implementation of projects and initiatives related to the rapid
integration of next-generation discovery, access, and resource
management technologies into library operations.
Reporting to the Dean of University Libraries, the Director of
Information Resource Management serves as a member of the Libraries'
senior management team and provides leadership in strategic planning,
administration, and resource allocation for information management
activities. This position directs a department of 5 library faculty and
16 staff members in Bailey/Howe Library operations related to collection
development, acquisitions, cataloging, collection management, and
preservation activities.
With a collection size of 1.5 million volumes and an annual acquisitions
budget of $5.6 million, the University Libraries consists of Bailey/Howe
Library (including Special Collections/Archives and Government
Documents/Maps), Dana Medical Library, Cook Chemistry/Physics Library,
and two remote storage facilities, all supported by the Ex
Libris/Endeavor Voyager ILS. The Director of Information Resource
Management has budgetary and financial management authority for
collection activities within Bailey/Howe Library and works closely with
other department heads in the creation of collaborative collection
development priorities and acquisition strategies. The position also
participates in the development and expansion of the Libraries' digital
collections and initiatives. Further information about the position can
be found at http://library.uvm.edu/about/jobs/
The University of Vermont (UVM) is home to 11,000 undergraduate,
graduate, and medical school students and more than 1,250 full- and
part-time faculty.
UVM is located in the thriving urban center of Burlington in the
beautiful Champlain Valley, an area distinguished by spectacular
scenery, year-round outdoor recreational opportunities, vibrant music
and arts scene, and overall high quality of life. Burlington
International Airport offers frequent jet access to major Atlantic and
Midwest hubs, and the city of Montreal, Canada, is an easy drive 100
miles/160 km to the northwest.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program
or international equivalent; minimum of 7 years relevant professional
experience, with strong record of leadership and accomplishment
directing and managing technical services operations in a research or
academic library; substantive experience in resource allocation and
budget preparation, projection and analysis; demonstrated knowledge of
best practices and current trends in scholarly communication and digital
resource management, as well as in traditional technical service
functions; significant experience in the acquisition, management, and
control of a broad spectrum of information resources; demonstrated
success in human resources management, including the ability to lead and
engage staff through processes of organizational improvement and change;
broad understanding of current information technologies and patron
services in academic libraries; demonstrated experience in team-oriented
project management; commitment to fostering a diverse educational
environment and workplace; excellent analytical, planning, interpersonal
and communication skills; demonstrated record of leadership and
achievement within the library profession, including mentoring,
scholarly work, and professional/institutional service, commensurate
with appointment to the level of Library Associate Professor or higher.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: supervisory experience in a work environment
governed by a collective bargaining agreement; demonstrated
understanding of specialized mission and resource needs of health
science libraries; knowledge of trends in archives/records management
and cataloging/processing of rare books and special collections
materials.
APPOINTMENT AND APPLICATION INFORMATION: Appointment will be made at the
faculty rank of Library Associate Professor or Library Professor
(non-tenure track). Salary is commensurate with experience, not less
than $70,000 at the rank of Library Associate Professor or $80,000 at
the rank of Library Professor. Benefit package includes TIAA/CREF or
alternate plan, managed health care plan, and 22 days of annual vacation
leave.
The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute
to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their
practice of librarianship, scholarly work, and/or service. Applicants
are requested to include in their letter of application information
about how they will further this goal.
Apply online at http://www.uvmjobs.com with letter of application, vita,
and names and contact information for three professional references.
Requisition number for the position is 032138. Review of applications
will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Questions about the position may be directed to the chair of the search
committee at [log in to unmask] The University of Vermont is an
AA/EO employer.
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Winona Salesky
Digital Initiatives Librarian
The University of Vermont Libraries
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(802)656-3292
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