[Web4lib] Assistant Director Position at UMUC

[Luella Hackett]

Position: Assistant Director for Systems and Access Services CH002043 

Institution: University of Maryland University College 

Location: Maryland 

 

 

University of Maryland University College (UMUC) is an innovative,
global university whose mission is to provide high-quality educational
opportunities to non-traditional students worldwide. With headquarters
in Adelphi, Maryland, UMUC is one of the 11 degree granting institutions
within the University System of Maryland. UMUC's Office of Information
and Library Services is currently seeking an Assistant Director for
Systems and Access Services.

 

The Assistant Director for Systems and Access Services will manage (6)
direct and (4) indirect reports while overseeing and managing the
systems and access services components of UMUC's Information and Library
Services (ILS) including Web and instructional resource development,
electronic services, cataloging, circulation, and interlibrary loan and
document delivery services. Specific responsibilities include:

 

* Leading the ILS Systems and Access Team in maintaining access to
electronic resources for ILS patrons

 

* Evaluating existing programs, planning and tracking projects, and
overseeing the development of new service offerings and enhancements to
ILS resources and services

 

* Supervising, managing, training, and reviewing the performance of
library faculty and staff members

 

* Participating in administrative processes of the library including
setting goals and objectives, the library budget and expense tracking
process, development of policies and strategic plans, and preparing and
reviewing administrative reports

 

*Performing other job-related duties as assigned

 

Requires a MLS or equivalent degree from an American Library Association
accredited institution and (5) years of experience performing systems
and access services related activities in an academic or special library
of which (3) years was supervisory and administrative experience; strong
technical knowledge and in-depth understanding of the best practices,
standards and trends in the application of technology in libraries;
working knowledge of database-driven websites and other dynamic web
technologies, database applications, integrated library systems, and
authentication, metasearching, and dynamic linking technologies. Program
and project management experience and demonstrated ability to lead a
team and perform administrative functions including strategic planning,
monitoring and projecting spending and budgetary needs and supervisory
responsibilities. Advanced degree related to the functional
responsibilities of the position is preferred. 

 

Categories: Librarians/library administration, Libraries,
Library/information sciences

 

For more information about this position, see UMUC Jobs at
http://www.umuc.edu/employ.html.