[Web4lib] Position Announcement: Head of Public Services, University of Idaho Library

[Ben Hunter]

Job Title: Head, Public Services

Rank: Associate Professor or Full Professor, tenure-track; Full-time, 12
month appointment

 

The University of Idaho Library has created a new position and seeks a
public-spirited, forward-thinking individual who champions excellent
library service for library users, who is committed to the academic
success of students and scholars alike, and who can provide leadership
and vision for services that enhance the learning and research
experience.  The successful candidate will oversee planning,
implementation, marketing, outreach, and assessment  of all user service
functions and is a member of the senior administrative team of the
Library.  We seek someone who shares our values of working
collaboratively and in a climate of mutual respect and will ensure that
our services meet the needs of multiple and diverse constituencies.

 

Responsibilities: As the leader of the Public Services department, this
individual will engage faculty and staff in planning, implementing, and
assessing services in the areas of Reference, Instruction, Liaison,
Outreach, U.S. Government Documents, and Access Services.  This person
ensures the efficient and effective provision of excellent user services
through a clearly communicated vision for public services. As a member
of the administrative team, this individual works with the Head of
Technical Services, the Head of Special Collections and Archives, and
the Dean to provide vision, direction, and operational management for
the library.  As a member of the University of Idaho faculty, the
successful candidate is expected to participate in planning and
governance, to be able to work comfortably in a shared decision-making
environment, and to be active professionally in service and research.

 

Salary and Benefits: Appointment will be at the Associate or Professor
rank; salary and rank commensurate with experience and ability to meet
expectations for faculty rank. Benefits include standard state life and
health insurance, generous annual leave and retirement options including
TIAA-CREF.

 

Required qualifications: Master's degree in library science from an
ALA-accredited institution or an ALA recognized international
equivalent; substantial (5 years) experience in public services;
supervisory experience in an academic  or research library, including a
record of leading and motivating staff; excellent interpersonal and
communications skills (oral and written) and a commitment to exemplary
public service; must meet requirements for appointment at the rank of
Associate Professor or above as defined by the Faculty/Staff Handbook
(http://www.webs.uidaho.edu/fsh/).

 

Desired qualifications:  A second advanced degree (required for
appointment at the rank of Professor); experience with assessment of
library services, strategic planning, and project management; experience
with technology to enhance effectiveness of public service operations;
experience in a land-grant or research university;  experience working
with diverse populations; success with grants writing or development.

Application Process:  Screening begins on January 18, 2008 and continues
until the position is filled.  The preferred starting date is April 1,
2008.  Applicants should submit a letter of application that addresses
the position description and qualifications; curriculum vitae; and the
names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least
three references,  online at www.hr.uidaho.edu
<http://www.hr.uidaho.edu> .

Printed materials can be sent to: Susan Mueller, Search Committee Chair,
PO Box 442350, Library, University of Idaho, Moscow ID  83844-2350. 

The University of Idaho http://www.uidaho.edu/ <http://www.uidaho.edu/>
is a high research activity, land-grant institution committed to
undergraduate and graduate-research education with extension services
responsive to Idaho and the region's business and community needs.  The
University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and
Universities.  The main campus is located in Moscow
http://www.moscowchamber.com/ , eight miles from Washington State
University in Pullman, Washington.  

The University of Idaho is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
educator and employer with an institution-wide commitment to diversity,
human rights, multiculturalism and community.  The University expresses
that commitment by actively recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce
and student body, and by building and sustaining a welcoming, supportive
campus environment.  The University of Idaho provides outstanding
leadership opportunities for people interested in promoting and
enhancing diversity, nurturing creativity and building community. 

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Ben Hunter

Reference/Instruction Librarian

Social Sciences Bibliographer

University of Idaho Library

Rayburn Street--Room 416U

PO Box 442350

Moscow, ID 83844-2350

208/885-5858

bhunter at uidaho.edu