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Head of Collections -- University of Missouri-Kansas City -- Missouri
Head of Collections
New Opening - Dynamic urban university library in exciting, affordable
city, seeks candidates with energy, creativity, flexibility, and strong
commitment to collections and public service for the position of Head of
Collections, University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) University
Libraries. Position reports to the Assistant Director for Technical
Services and Collections, evaluates and develops the library's physical
and virtual collections, supervises one staff person, and oversees the
departmental liaison program. Establishes and maintains effective
communication with academic departments and works closely with the faculty
to provide information resources in all formats in support of the teaching
and research at UMKC. Participates on Technical Services management team
with Unit Heads to maintain high quality user-centered service.
Successful candidates will have an opportunity to participate in planning
for a new expansion of the library and integrated learning center.
Professional development encouraged, required for promotion in ranked,
non-tenure track position.
UMKC is a comprehensive research university exemplifying the values of
education first, innovation, accountability, diversity, and collaboration.
See:
http://www.umkc.edu/aboutumkc/values.asp In a large area of
green space and in Kansas City's research/cultural corridor, the
campus is located in the heart of one of America's most affordable and
attractive cities.
Minimum requirements:
·ALA-accredited MLS
·Minimum of 5 years of extensive, current experience with
collection development in an academic or research library.
·Current experience with electronic library resources
·Understanding of scholarly research environment and scholarly
communications process
·Strong public service commitment
·Exceptional interpersonal, communication skills
·Ability to work positively, productively with diverse
constituencies in environment of rapid change
·Evidence of mature judgment
·Evidence of professional initiative
·Potential to meet promotion requirements in non-tenure track
appointment
Preferred:
·Additional graduate degree
·Successful, current experience with
oCollection Development management
oScholarly Communications issues
·Supervisory experience
·Experience with collections budget
·Experience with donor relations
Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience
and excellent retirement/benefits package.
Send letter of application, resume, names of three references to:
Bonnie Postlethwaite, Chair of Search Committee, University Libraries
Administrative Office, University of Missouri - Kansas City, 5100 Rockhill
Road, Kansas City, MO 64110, 816-235-1531 or submit via e-mail to
[log in to unmask] Application review begins September 21, 2007.
Applications received by that date will be given priority consideration;
however, review of applications will continue until position is filled.
See http://www.umkc.edu/lib/People/jobopenings.htm for
additional openings. UMKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
institution.
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