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Associate Director for Scholarly Resources and Collections -- J. Willard
Marriott Library -- Utah
Associate Director for Scholarly Resources and Collections
J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
The Marriott Library has created a new position of Associate Director for
Scholarly Resources and Collections as the result of the implementation of
a new organizational structure. This position will lead the re-imagining
of collection development and technical services to refocus priorities on
digital resources, strategies, and services. We also seek to increase
technical services support for our exceptional special collections. This
position is part of a strong and committed leadership team. The Marriott
Library is positioned to lead the university and the region in supporting
new forms of scholarship and changing scholarly communication models. To
advance an ambitious agenda, we seek an individual who:
· Is ready to support the new digital world of scholarly
communication and practice
· Is committed to service excellence
· Is persuasive in articulating the library's goals to staff and
users, and in advocating for libraries and the academy
· Can inspire staff and lead them in forging an exciting future
· Believes in and promotes a culture of possibility
· Is active at the national level and invested in building a strong
profession
Areas of responsibility include acquisition of materials, the
Institutional Repository, cataloging and metadata services, collection
development and management, scholarly communications, and preservation.
The organization of these areas is still evolving as we proceed with our
organizational review.
Qualifications:
· ALA-accredited MLS
· 8 years of experience in a management position with increasing
responsibility
· Strong evidence of leadership capabilities and outcomes
· Demonstrated ability to foster and work effectively within a
climate of collaboration and creativity
· Ability to formulate and carry out innovative approaches to
services
· Ability to communicate new approaches and ideas to a wide range
of audiences
· Skilled in integrating processes and implementing new
technologies to improve services
· Ability to meet University requirements for tenure
We are moving quickly to new models of service and leadership. This
position offers the opportunity to be a national leader in transforming
libraries. Partnerships on campus are strong, and this position will
identify and cement new relationships. With student computing labs, the
Technology Assisted Curriculum Center, and the University Press under the
responsibilities of the library, we are able to integrate many aspects of
research and learning. Our institutional repository has garnered much
interest on campus and this position will lead its development. We
participate in Libqual surveys and have an active assessment program. We
also manage programs for the Utah Academic Library Consortium such as the
Mountain West Digital Library, which includes the internationally known
collection of Utah Digital Newspapers.
Salary and Benefits - $90,000 minimum commensurate with qualifications.
Excellent benefits including TIAA-CREF (14.2% university contribution),
medical, dental, 25 days of annual vacation, 12 days sick leave, and
eligibility for sabbatical and professional development time.
Application Procedures - Send a detailed letter of application, curriculum
vitae, and contact information for three references to:
Kristeen Arnold
Human Resources Director
Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
Applications received by April 9th will be given full consideration.
The University of Utah is an EO/AA Employer. We encourage
applications from women, minorities and provide reasonable accommodations
to known disabilities of applicants and employees.
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