[Web4lib] Position Announcement: Director of Information Resource Management

[Winona Salesky]

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT


Director of Information Resource Management
University of Vermont


The University of Vermont Libraries invites applications for the position of
Director of Information Resource Management. The successful candidate will
be an energetic and visionary senior manager responsible for assessing and
transforming existing technical service workflow processes and leading the
organization in the development and implementation of projects and
initiatives related to the rapid integration of next-generation discovery,
access, and resource management technologies into library operations.


Reporting to the Dean of University Libraries, the Director of Information
Resource Management serves as a member of the Libraries' senior management
team and provides leadership in strategic planning, administration, and
resource allocation for information management activities. This position
directs a department of 5 library faculty and 16 staff members in
Bailey/Howe Library operations related to collection development,
acquisitions, cataloging, collection management, and preservation
activities. 


With a collection size of 1.5 million volumes and an annual acquisitions
budget of $5.6 million, the University Libraries consists of Bailey/Howe
Library (including Special Collections/Archives and Government
Documents/Maps), Dana Medical Library, Cook Chemistry/Physics Library, and
two remote storage facilities, all supported by the Ex Libris/Endeavor
Voyager ILS. The Director of Information Resource Management has budgetary
and financial management authority for collection activities within
Bailey/Howe Library and works closely with other department heads in the
creation of collaborative collection development priorities and acquisition
strategies. The position also participates in the development and expansion
of the Libraries' digital collections and initiatives. Further information
about the position can be found at http://library.uvm.edu/about/jobs/


The University of Vermont (UVM) is home to 11,000 undergraduate, graduate,
and medical school students and more than 1,250 full- and part-time faculty.
UVM is located in the thriving urban center of Burlington in the beautiful
Champlain Valley, an area distinguished by spectacular scenery, year-round
outdoor recreational opportunities, vibrant music and arts scene, and
overall high quality of life. Burlington International Airport offers
frequent jet access to major Atlantic and Midwest hubs, and the city of
Montreal, Canada, is an easy drive 100 miles/160 km to the northwest.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program or
international equivalent; minimum of 7 years relevant professional
experience, with strong record of leadership and accomplishment directing
and managing technical services operations in a research or academic
library; substantive experience in resource allocation and budget
preparation, projection and analysis; demonstrated knowledge of best
practices and current trends in scholarly communication and digital resource
management, as well as in traditional technical service functions;
significant experience in the acquisition, management, and control of a
broad spectrum of information resources; demonstrated success in human
resources management, including the ability to lead and engage staff through
processes of organizational improvement and change; broad understanding of
current information technologies and patron services in academic libraries;
demonstrated experience in team-oriented project management; commitment to
fostering a diverse educational environment and workplace; excellent
analytical, planning, interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrated
record of leadership and achievement within the library profession,
including mentoring, scholarly work, and professional/institutional service,
commensurate with appointment to the level of Library Associate Professor or
higher.


DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: supervisory experience in a work environment
governed by a collective bargaining agreement; demonstrated understanding of
specialized mission and resource needs of health science libraries;
knowledge of trends in archives/records management and cataloging/processing
of rare books and special collections materials.


APPOINTMENT AND APPLICATION INFORMATION: Appointment will be made at the
faculty rank of Library Associate Professor or Library Professor (non-tenure
track). Salary is commensurate with experience, not less than $70,000 at the
rank of Library Associate Professor or $80,000 at the rank of Library
Professor. Benefit package includes TIAA/CREF or alternate plan, managed
health care plan, and 22 days of annual vacation leave.


The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to
the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their
practice of librarianship, scholarly work, and/or service. Applicants are
requested to include in their letter of application information about how
they will further this goal.


Apply online at http://www.uvmjobs.com with letter of application, vita, and
names and contact information for three professional references. Requisition
number for the position is 032138. Review of applications will begin
immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the
position may be directed to the chair of the search committee at
keith.gresham at uvm.edu. The University of Vermont is an AA/EO employer.


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Winona Salesky
Digital Initiatives Librarian
The University of Vermont Libraries
winona.salesky at uvm.edu
(802)656-3292