-----Original Message----- From: William Black [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 10:14 AM Subject: [lita-l] Vacancy - Academic Library User Services MTSU welcomes applicants & nominations for the following position. We would be glad to respond to any inquiries. William Black Professor, Library Administrative Services Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN 615-898-2772 [log in to unmask] Coordinator, User Services (#401040) Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, Tennessee Environment Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) is a Carnegie Doctoral Research Intensive University of over 23,000 students located 30 miles southeast of Nashville. MTSU is a dynamic institution with a commitment to diversity, valuing excellent teaching and fostering initiatives in research and public service. The university library lies at the heart of the MTSU educational experience. Murfreesboro is a vibrant community offering a rich cultural and recreational life and easy access to a variety of attractions within the state and region. Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at http://police.mtsu.edu/crime_statistics.htm Responsibilities Reporting to the Dean of the Library, the Coordinator is responsible for providing creative leadership in a busy team-based environment. The Coordinator will have administrative responsibility for the User Services department consisting of reference, circulation/reserves, interlibrary loan, off-campus library services, periodicals, bibliographic instruction, and microtext. The individual will serve as a member of the Library Administrative Council, the group that engages in planning, policy development, and resource prioritization for the library program. The Coordinator is expected to be active in campus affairs and to be responsive to faculty and students in matters concerning the User Services department. The department consists of eleven library faculty, two professional/administrative staff, and thirteen support staff. Qualifications Successful candidates will possess: an ALA-accredited masters degree; significant experience in academic library management, preferably in overseeing public services operations, such as reference or circulation; knowledge of services to be administered; and demonstrated ability to provide creative leadership in a team setting. The successful candidate will be able to promote cooperation among work groups, set priorities and allocate resources, and initiate and manage change in a rapidly evolving technological environment. Must demonstrate excellent communication skills, flexibility and initiative, broad library-wide perspective, commitment to the profession, and ability to meet library and university promotion and tenure criteria. Salary and Benefits: Salary and academic rank commensurate with qualifications. Generous benefits include full- paid State or TIAA/CREF retirement, 24 days annual leave, 12 days sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. 12 month tenure-track appointment with faculty rank. Application Procedure: All applications must be submitted online at https://mtsujobs.mtsu.edu. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment will be required prior to appointment. Official transcripts (not issued to student) of all college degrees and three letters of recommendation specific to the position will be required of all finalists. For web-based information about the Library and Murfreesboro, please see: (r) http://library.mtsu.edu (r) http://www.murfreesborotn.gov (r) http://www.nashvillecvb.com MTSU, a culturally diverse university, is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educational institution and employer. Women, ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As a key element of student education and faculty research, the library serves at the forefront of service and fully supports the commitment to a diverse campus environment. See the Background Statement on Diversity and Excellence at http://library.mtsu.edu/administration/diversity.php