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Head of Collection Development -- University of Texas at San Antonio --
Texas
The University of Texas at San Antonio Library is seeking a dynamic,
energetic, user oriented librarian to provide leadership, organization,
and management skills as Head of Collection Development. This position is
responsible for the effective administration of the Library's collection
development program and reports to the Assistant Dean for Collections.
Establishes goals and work plans for Collection Development to meet
Library and institutional objectives. Manages the library materials
budget. Coordinates contract negotiations for library resources. Manages
the Library's digital initiatives program, including implementation of an
institutional repository. Works with the Assistant Dean for Collections to
develop a scholarly communications education program for the University.
Participates on the Collections Management Team along with the Head of
Acquisitions, Head of Cataloging, and Head of Archives and Special
Collections.
Qualifications: Required - MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited
program. Five years of successful and increasingly responsible
professional experience in collection management and development in an
academic library setting. Demonstrated successful management and
supervisory experience. Previous library budget planning experience.
Preferred - Advanced degree in bibliographic area of specialization.
Excellent grounding in technical and public service issues which affect
collection development. Knowledge of at least one foreign language.
Knowledge of or experience with digital libraries and/or institutional
repositories. Professionally active in the areas of responsibility of this
position. Salary: Commensurate with qualifications, $55,000 minimum
for a 12-month appointment plus benefits package.
The University of Texas at San Antonio Library is at an exciting point in
its history with new positions being filled, strategic planning in
progress, and a major renovation project underway.
Applications must be completed through the online applicant system STARS
(https://www.utsajobs.com) together with cover letter, resume, and names,
addresses, and phone numbers of three references. Posting closes October
31, 2007. For assistance accessing STARS, call UTSA Human Resources at
(210) 458-4250. UTSA is an EEO/AA employer. Women and minorities are
encouraged to apply. The UTSA campus is accessible to persons with
disabilities.
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