Re: Position Announcement, University of New Hampshire

[Barbara A Lerch <balerch@xxxxxxxxxx>]

THIS SEARCH HAS BEEN EXTENDED:

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> COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT LIBRARY FACULTY POSITION AVAILABLE
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> The University of New Hampshire Library invites applications and
> nominations for a library faculty tenure-track position.  Must
> meet established criteria, including a second advanced degree for
> tenure.
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> REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  ALA-accredited MLS.  Strong
> interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills; ability to
> function in a collaborative, service-oriented environment; and
> flexibility in adapting to change.
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> PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A second advanced degree is highly
> preferred and is required for tenure.
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> HEAD, COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT
> RESPONSIBILITIES: This is a full-time, tenure-track position and
> reports directly to the University Librarian. The department also
> consists of a newly created position of assistant collection
> development librarian for electronic resources, a full-time
> staff member and student assistants. The Head of Collection
> Development provides leadership in building collections to support
> the curriculum and research;  evaluates existing collections
> and assesses needs for support of new and existing programs;
> contributes to accreditation reports; allocates and oversees a $3.5
> million materials budget; keeps up to date on new vendor products and
> developments;  negotiates contracts and works closely with vendors
> for the approval plan, serials, electronic databases, etc.;
> administers the Library's approval book plan and monitors vendor
> service; works closely with Acquisitions/Serials faculty and staff;
> coordinates the collection development activities of library
> liaisons and serves as a library liaison to selected academic
> departments; communicates with potential donors of materials and
> analyzes gifts for inclusion in the Library; chairs the Collection
> Management Committee; and participates in regional resource sharing
> efforts.
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> The successful candidate will develop a comprehensive collection
> development and management profile for the Library's collections
> including monographs, serials, electronic and multimedia materials.
> 
> ADDITIONAL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Substantial experience with
> collection development, including budget administration and vendor
> relations in an academic or research library; thorough understanding of
> bibliographic sources and processes; knowledge of the publishing trade
> including online resources; and demonstrated leadership, strong
> interpersonal and communication skills within a collegial
> environment.
> 
> ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Computer literacy including
> working knowledge of integrated library systems, specifically
> the INNOPAC; budgeting experience; experience in the evaluation of
> electronic access to and delivery of information resources;  and
> demonstrated success in the preparation of proposals and grant
> applications.
> 
> SALARY RANGE: The minimum salary is in the low $40's commensurate
> with experience. This is a 12-month tenure-track position with
> appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor,
> depending on qualifications.
> 
> SETTING: The University Library consists of the newly renovated
> Dimond Library, four branch libraries and a storage facility.
> The Library has a staff of 75, including 21 faculty. It serves a
> full-time faculty of 660 and a student body of approximately
> 13,000 undergraduate and graduate students with a collection of
> over 1.1 million volumes and substantial serial, document,
> microform, audiovisual and special collections.  The
> current allocation for library materials is $3.5 million.
> The Library has the INNOPAC system, numerous electronic databases,
> and Internet connections in all buildings.
> 
> UNH is located in Durham, near the New Hampshire seacoast and is
> about a 90-minute drive from Boston to the south and the White
> Mountains to the north.  It is a Land Grant, Sea Grant and Space
> Grant institution. Within the University System of New Hampshire,
> UNH is the oldest unit and the only public research university in
> the state. UNH faculty are represented by the AAUP for collective
> bargaining.
> 
> APPLICATIONS: Review of applications begins immediately and will
> continue until the position is filled. Please submit letter of
> application with a resume and the names, addresses, telephone
> numbers and e-mail addresses of three references to:
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>         Dr. Claudia J. Morner
>         University Librarian
>         Dimond Library, University of New Hampshire
>         18 Library Way
>         Durham, NH 03824
>         (603)862-1540
>         E-Mail:  Claudia.Morner@xxxxxxxxxx
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> UNH is an AA/EEO employer. Women and minority candidates are
> encouraged to apply.
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