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Job: Director of Information Resource Management University of Vermont
| Date listed: | November 16, 2007 |
| Organization and address: | University of Vermont Libraries, Burlington, VT 05405 |
| Position title: | Director of Information Resource Management |
| Position description: | 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. |
| Qualifications: | 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. |
| Salary and benefits: | 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. |
| Available: | |
| Application deadline: | Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. |
| To apply: | Apply online at www.uvmjobs.com with letter of application, vita, and names and contact information for three professional references. Requisition number for the position is 032138. |
| Notes: | 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. The University of Vermont is an AA/EO employer. |
| Additional information: | Questions about the position may be directed to the chair of the search committee at keith.gresham@uvm.edu. |