From: O'Connor,
Jacquie (LVA) [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007
3:11 PM
To:
Subject: RE: Job announcement
Director – Collection Management Services
Division
Position #102
The Library of Virginia is seeking a dynamic and experienced
candidate to administer our Collection Management Services Division,
responsible for providing high-quality, innovative, and user-oriented service
to internal and external customers of the Library. The ideal candidate will be
adept at refining and adopting new technologies and practices in the library
and information science field and in further advancing the Library’s
significant collection-development and conservation-preservation programs.
The Division is responsible for the acquisition, cataloging, and
care of the Library’s extensive book, periodical, government, and special
collections through the work of four departments: library technical services,
government documents (including both state and federal publications), special
collections (including rare books, prints and photographs, and other
materials), and the Virginia Newspaper Project, funded by the National
Endowment for the Humanities. The Division also provides public services
through the Library’s Government Documents and Special Collections
Reading Rooms. The Division, in addition, administers a significant portion of
the Library’s conservation-preservation program, with responsibility for
coordinating services through two onsite and two out-of-state laboratories. The
Division Director also serves as a member of the Executive Management Team that
sets policy and provides strategic direction for the Library. The Library of
Virginia serves the archival and research needs of Virginians as the
Commonwealth's archival agency, the reference library at the seat of government,
and as one of the nation's premier research institutions.
To be
considered for the position, candidates must possess the following:
·
A master’s degree from an accredited university with a
concentration in library and information science, history, or other field
related to the Library’s mission.
·
Considerable experience in program management and administration
in an academic, state or public library, museum, historical society, archival
agency or similar research or educational organization.
·
Experience in budget preparation and management.
·
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of library
administration and program management, with experience in the areas of
collection management, conservation-preservation, and public services.
·
Comprehensive knowledge of US and
·
Working knowledge of computer systems and software currently used
in the library profession.
·
Demonstrated ability to communicate well in writing, conversation,
and formal presentations.
·
Demonstrated ability to assemble, organize, motivate, and lead a
professional staff effectively.
·
Demonstrated ability to work well with a wide variety of
professional, support, and clerical staff and with public officials at all
levels of government.
·
Ability to advise agency management on organizational and
operational issues.
An equivalent
combination of education, training, and experience may substitute for
requirements. Review of application materials will begin on December 3rd,
2007 and will continue until the position is filled. Salary is
competitive with a generous benefits package. Security background check is
required as well as completion of a statement of personal economic interest.
Benefits package includes: annual (vacation) leave,
family/personal leave, sick leave, short- and long-term disability program, 12
paid holidays, alternate/flexible work schedules, wellness programs, pre-tax
health care premiums, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, optional
supplemental insurance, retirement plan with 5% employer-paid contribution, and
deferred compensation with cash match.
The Library of Virginia fosters an open, team-oriented
work environment and is seeking an individual who values this approach. To apply for this position, please
follow the link to the
If you have any questions, please contact
Jill Bari Steinberg in the Human Resources Office, Library of Virginia,
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To: O'Connor, Jacquie (LVA)
Subject: RE: Job announcement
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From: O'Connor,
Jacquie (LVA) [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007
2:26 PM
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Subject: Job announcement
Can you please place this job for your students/and or
teachers. Thank you.
Jacquie O'Connor
HR Coordinator
Library of
(804) 692-3591