[Web4lib] Job Posting: Director of Technical Services @ University of Arkansas at Little Rock

[Lixia Zhao]

Director of Technical Services - Ottenheimer Library 


Job Number: 722

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) Ottenheimer Library invites
applications for the position of Director of Technical Services, Req. # 722.
This 12-month position is a faculty appointment with rank leading to tenure.
The successful candidate will be required to meet the Library's criteria for
promotion and tenure, which include librarianship, service and
scholarship/research. The position reports directly to the Dean of the
Library and works closely with the Directors of Public Services,
Administrative Services and Archive/Special Collections.

RESPONSIBILITIES: provide administrative oversight of technical service and
information technology departments (acquisitions, cataloging, collection
development, serials and IT), participate with Dean and other Directors in
the leadership and management of the Library, coordinate technical services
and IT activities and workflow with other areas of the Library and
University, participate in library-wide programs such as collection
development, assessment, and strategic planning, take a leadership role,
locally and nationally, in identifying and implementing new developments in
the field through active participation in professional organizations and
other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:ALA-accredited MLS , progressively responsible
supervisory experience of both librarians and paraprofessionals in an
academic library, at least five years of recent experience in acquisitions,
cataloging, digital initiatives, serials or systems, experience with
integrated library systems and the application of technology to enhance
effectiveness in library operations, extensive knowledge and understanding
of best practices, current issues and trends in technical services and
library technologies, demonstrated understanding of academic teaching and
research needs, ability to view issues from a broad library-wide
perspective, excellent interpersonal, communication, and planning skills and
qualifications for appointment at rank of Assistant Professor.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  experience with assessment of library services,
strategic planning, and project management, second advanced degree;
qualifications for appointment at rank of Associate Professor. The position
offers a competitive salary and benefits, i.e., TIAA/CREF, medical
insurance; liberal vacation and sick leave. For a closer look at the Library
and campus, visit the library Web site http://library.ualr.edu or UALR Web
site http://www.ualr.edu. TO APPLY: send cover letter referencing Req. #722
in the subject line and addressing the above qualifications; curriculum
vitae; name, address, phone and e-mail information of three references to
Suzanne Martin, Director of Administrative Services, csmartin at ualr.edu.
Electronic submissions are welcome. Review of applications will begin
immediately and continue until August 10, 2009.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is an equal opportunity,
affirmative action and actively seeks the candidacy of minorities, women and
person with disabilities. Under Arkansas law, all applications are subject
to disclosure. Persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in
the United States.