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Position Announcement (NY)
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Public-Access Computer Systems For)
Mon May 18 20:14:24 1998
Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 13:39:45 -0500
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Assistant Director for Technical
Services & Systems; University at Albany (NY)
From: JKP18@cnsvax.albany.edu
Subject: Position Open - Assistant Director for Technical Services & Systems
POSITION: Assistant Director for Technical Services & Systems
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Assistant Director for Technical Services and
Systems leads and administers the Technical Services Division, which
consists of the following departments: Acquisitions; Cataloging;
Database Maintenance, Processing and Bindery; and Library Systems.
Responsibilities include coordination to ensure the overall operational
effectiveness of the division, planning, policy and budget development,
fiscal management, and supervision of staff. The Assistant Director
works in a collaborative mode with a team-centered approach to problem
solving. As a member of the senior administrative group, the
Assistant Director shares responsibility for developing and implementing
the mission and goals and broad policy directions of the University
Libraries and coordinating initiatives with other Assistant Directors and
library managers. The Assistant Director participates in leading the
dynamic process of change in the transition to the digital library in a
networked research environment. Reports to the Dean and Director of
Libraries. Research, publication and service to the Libraries, university
and profession are expected to satisfy criteria for continuing appointment
and promotion.
QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate degree in librarianship from an
ALA-accredited institution or foreign equivalent. Minimum of five
years of providing successful leadership in progressively more
demanding technical services management roles in research libraries.
Must have broad knowledge and proven expertise in technical services
operations in a medium or large research library. Must have thorough
knowledge of library systems applications. Must demonstrate a vision
for providing information services in a research environment that is
responsive to current trends and anticipates future needs. Must
demonstrate strong leadership, analytical, interpersonal, communication
and supervisory skills, and an ability to manage change. Highly
desirable: experience planning and administering library-wide
information systems and related technology.
SALARY: From $52,000, plus administrative stipend. Commensurate
with education and experience.
TERMS & BENEFITS: Twelve month appointment; sick leave and
annual leave @ 1.25 days each per month; health insurance, major
medical or Health Maintenance Organization. Social Security
coverage. TIAA/CREF or New York State Teachers Retirement available
(employee contribution rate = 3%).
CAMPUS & COMMUNITY: The University at Albany is the oldest
state chartered public institution of higher education in New York.
Established in 1844, Albany celebrated its sesquicentennial in 1994.
Designated as a University Center of the State University of New York,
Albany has a broad mission of undergraduate and graduate education,
research and public service. More than 16,000 students are enrolled in
the eight degree-granting schools and colleges of the University,
which is noted for its achievement of both diversity and excellence.
The Albany area provides a wide range of cultural and recreational
opportunities. The University is located in New York's Capital Region,
150 miles north of New York City, 150 miles west of Boston. The Capital
Region has a population of approximately 750,000.
APPLY TO: Christine M. Travis, Library Personnel Officer
University Libraries - UL-112
University at Albany
State University of New York
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12222
DEADLINE: Review of letters of application and resumes will begin
June 20, 1998. Please include the names, addresses, and phone
numbers of three references that may be contacted.
THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
