Portland State University Library

Position Announcement

Head of Public Access Services

Portland State University is seeking a progressive and energetic professional for the position of Head of Public Access Services, a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track librarian position with the rank of Assistant Professor. The Head of Public Access Services supervises 10 full-time staff members and provides leadership and management of Public Access Services (PAS) activities including circulation, Summit and interlibrary loan resource sharing, reserves, off-site facility’s operations, stacks maintenance, media services, copy services including photocopy and microforms operations, and van service to/from more than one library location. This position reports to the Assistant University Librarian for Public Services, contributes to the profession through professional service and scholarly activities, and participates in faculty governance activities within the Library and University.

Required Qualifications:  An ALA-accredited MLS or its equivalent; five years recent library experience with progressively more responsible positions; two years successful experience as a supervisor, team leader, or manager of at least two PAS-related library service units; work experience demonstrating excellent planning, budgeting, and organizational skills; and potential to meet promotion and tenure requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:  Work experience in mid- to large-sized library; work experience in an academic library; technology skills and experience appropriate for the position; working knowledge of PAS-related copyright and contract issues; evidence of excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills; Innovative Interfaces, ILLiad, e-reserves, and/or off-site facility’s management experience; demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with library users and library, campus and consortial colleagues; demonstrated ability to work positively and productively with diverse constituencies in rapidly changing environment; demonstrated commitment to diversity and staff development; and sound knowledge of issues and trends in public access services.

The Environment:

Portland State, a nationally recognized leader in community-based learning, is located on the tree-lined blocks of downtown Portland and offers its almost 25,000 students more than 100 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees.

Salary and Benefits: 

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience, as well as an excellent benefits package including fully paid health care, reduced tuition rates, and a generous retirement and vacation package.  Librarians are members of the Academic Faculty and participate in University-wide faculty governance. 

Deadlines:  Review of applications begins September 1, 2007.  Open until finalists identified. 

To Apply:  Submit electronic application materials only (Word or .pdf documents). Send cover letter; resume; and names, address, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of four references to: Karena Bayruns, Search Coordinator, [log in to unmask]  Transcripts and background checks will be required for finalists.

Online ad:  http://www.hrc.pdx.edu/openings/unclassified/LIB-005.htm .  In cover letter, address how your knowledge and experiences meet qualifications. 

PSU is an AA/EO institution and, in keeping with the President’s diversity initiative, welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.