>Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2002 14:59:52 -0800 (PST)
>From: Detrice Bankhead <[log in to unmask]>
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> ASSOCIATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN,
> TECHNICAL SERVICES
>
>
>The University of California, Santa Barbara, one of the ten campuses of
>the University of California system, invites applications and nominations
>for an Associate University Librarian, Technical Services. UC, Santa
>Barbara occupies a picturesque 989-acre palm and eucalyptus lined plateau
>overlooking the Pacific Ocean. UCSB joined the University of California
>system in 1944. It is ranked as a category 1 research university by the
>Carnegie Commission, and is an elected member of the Association of
>American Universities. Offering a full range of undergraduate and
>graduate degrees, the campus serves some 18,000 students and has over 900
>full time faculty, including many members of leading academic societies as
>well as fellows and winners of national academic honors and Nobel Prize
>Laureates. The library memberships include ARL, CRL,CNI,CLIR, and SPARC.
>The library is also a participant in the California Digital Library, and
>the Library of California. The library collections include over two
>million volumes, government documents, microforms, sophisticated
>electronic resources, and numerous Special Collections.
>
>Librarians at UCSB are professional academic appointees. They are
>entitled to two days per month of vacation leave, one day per month sick
>leave, and all other benefits granted to non-faculty academic personnel.
>The University has an excellent retirement system, which is coordinated
>with Social Security. A selection of group health, dental, vision, and
>life insurance plans are offered by the University.
>
>
>RESPONSIBILITIES: The Associate University Librarian, Technical Services
>reports to the University Librarian and serves as a member of the Library
>Administrative Group. The AUL has line responsibility and provides
>leadership and management for the planning, development, implementation
>and assessment of the university libraries technical services departments.
>
>
>The AUL, Technical Services has primary responsibility for the supervision
>and management of the technical services departments including
>acquisitions, cataloging, online catalog maintenance, electronic resources
>management, preservation, and serials management. The AUL will direct the
>development, implementation, and evaluation of innovative tools, methods,
>and strategies for acquiring, cataloging, processing and preserving
>materials. The AUL works with library managers and supervisors to
>establish goals and objectives, set priorities, and is responsible for the
>overall planning, resource allocation and administration of the technical
>services division. H/she works to ensure the continuous improvement of
>the quality and effectiveness of technical services operations in order to
>meet the challenge of increasing productivity brought on by new
>technologies and user expectations. The technical services departments
>have over 45 FTE and a host of student and limited appointment employees.
>
>The incumbent collaborates closely with the AUL Information and Research
>Services in support of information resources management, collection
>development and scholarly communication. The AUL chairs the library's
>Heads of Technical Services group. H/she also participates in University
>of California systemwide collaborative technical services initiatives as
>well as campus committees.
>
>
>QUALIFICATIONS: MLS from an ALA-accredited program. A record of
>responsible leadership and management experience in technical services.
>Knowledge of one or more areas of technical services - cataloging,
>acquisitions, serials. Successful supervisory experience in a complex
>environment as well as demonstrated decision making, problem solving
>ability, and planning skills.
>
>Strong user centered approach to technical services. Excellent oral,
>written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work
>effectively in a team environment. A record of professional
>accomplishments, and a commitment to fostering the growth and development
>of others. A demonstrated commitment and sensitivity to diversity in the
>workplace.
>
>Experience in preservation and electronic resources management is highly
>desirable.
>
>Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Consideration of
>applications begins March 1, 2002 and continue until the position is
>filled. Send resume, and names and addresses of three references to:
>Detrice Bankhead, Associate University Librarian, Human Resources,
>Davidson Library, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106.
>
>The University of California is an AA/EOE committed to diversity in the
>workplace and invites applications from candidates who can contribute in
>this area.
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