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Head of Technical Services--Library -- Salisbury University -- Maryland
Position:Head of Technical Services--Library
Institution:Salisbury University
Location:Maryland
Date Posted:
BLACKWELL LIBRARY
Head of Technical Services--Library
POSITION: Salisbury University's Blackwell Library seeks a leader who
embraces change, cultivates an environment of mutual respect, and develops
teams capable of the detailed planning and analysis that results in
meaningful change. The Head of Technical Services has direct
responsibility for managing all aspects of the library's technical
services, and works collegially with the Dean to develop organizational
strength and agility.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide creative leadership and management for all
aspects of technical services including acquisitions, cataloging,
government documents, and serials; oversee management of e-resources;
establish bridges between technical and public service units; take a lead
role in planning and coordinating decisions for consortial development of
a shared online system; and collaborate with the Dean of Libraries to set
policy and plan the library's future. The position reports to the Dean of
Libraries.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: M.L.S. from an ALA-accredited program, a
minimum of five years of academic library experience, evidence of
supervisory ability, increasingly responsible experience in technical
services, especially serials and cataloging; experience with at least one
ILS, knowledge of OCLC, MARC, AACR2, LC, LCSH, HTML as well as Microsoft
Office applications and FrontPage, good technology and web design skills,
good listening and oral and written communication skills, flexibility,
sense of humor, open-mindedness, commitment to team work, and an ability
to lead, envision and plan for future directions.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with Aleph online system,
supervisory experience, XML, assessment background.
APPOINTMENT, RANK AND SALARY: This is a senior library faculty
position on a permanent status track with excellent benefits and salary
commensurate with experience.
REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS: Review of applications begins November 15,
2006 and continues until the position is filled. Start date negotiable,
but January, 2007, preferred. Send letter of application, resume, and
names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to: Judith
Fischer, Associate Director, Blackwell Library, Salisbury University, 1101
Camden Ave., Salisbury, MD 21801. For further information contact
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ENVIRONMENT: Salisbury University is a selective undergraduate
institution within the University System of Maryland and a dynamic,
student-centered, welcoming academic community. It has the highest
graduation rates among Maryland state institutions, a national reputation
for undergraduate research, and an active, accomplished array of arts
programs. It is also close to ocean beaches and 2-3 hours from Washington,
Baltimore, and Philadelphia.
Salisbury University has a strong institutional commitment to diversity
and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, providing
equal employment and educational opportunities to all those qualified,
without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age,
marital status, disability, or sexual orientation.
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