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Date: Thu, 2 Sep 1999 08:33:49 -0700 (PDT)
From: Detrice Bankhead <[log in to unmask]>
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Subject: Professional Vacancy
HEAD, ARTS LIBRARY
The University of California, Santa Barbara, one of the nine campuses of
the University of California system, is seeking a Head of the Arts
Library. UCSB is ranked as a category 1 research university by the
Carnegie Commission, and is an elected member of the Association of
American Universities. The Arts Library, housed in the Music Building,
contains the Art and Music collections for the UCSB library system. One
of the largest public university art libraries in North America, the art
collection numbers over 200,000 volumes and includes print, serial,
microform, video, and electronic resources. Special collections within
the Arts Library include the renowned Art Exhibition Catalog Collection
(86,000 volumes), the Art Auction and Sales Catalog Collection (40,000
volumes), the Art Microforms Collection (an extensive photo archive of
over 200 titles), as well as artists' books and sketchbook facsimile
collections. The art collection supports the teaching and research
programs in Art History, Studio Art, Archaeology, Architectural History,
and the History of Photography. The Arts Library currently has a total of
10 FTE and a number of student assistants.
Librarians at UCSB are professional academic appointees who accrue
vacation at the rate of two days per month and sick leave at the rate of
one day per month. 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 Head of the Arts Library reports to the AUL,
Information and Research Services and has administrative responsibilities
for the operation of the library including personnel, facilities
management, resource allocations, space planning and preservation. S/he
supervises, trains, and evaluates librarians and support staff in the
library. As part of the professional librarian team, s/he has
responsibility for reference services, bibliographic instruction, and
collection development and management for Art and Art History. The Head
of the Arts Library serves as the library liaison to the Art History and
Studio Art faculty and students as well as a resource to the Art Museum
curatorial staff. The incumbent works with University of California art
librarians, regional librarians, and various institutions to create and
enhance cooperative services and programs. S/he actively participates in
the development of library digital projects for the California Digital
Library. S/he promotes effective relationships with campus
constituencies, donors, support groups, and the local community. The
incumbent serves as a member of the Information Services Group, represents
UCSB on the GARLIC Group (Gallery of Art Research Libraries in
California), and in other local, regional, and national organizations.
S/he participates in library committees and task force groups as
appropriate.
QUALIFICATIONS: MLS from an ALA accredited program. Strong subject
background in Art History, Studio Art, Architecture or related discipline.
Significant supervisory experience and excellent management skills,
including management of resources and personnel. Experience in collection
development, reference and bibliographic instruction. A strong commitment
to public service is essential. Excellent oral, written, and
interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work effectively with
colleagues, faculty, students, and community users in a diverse,
multicultural community. Record of professional contribution in areas
related to the Arts Library. Demonstrated experience and understanding of
facilities management, space planning, conservation and preservation.
Commitment to diversity and staff team development. Experience in donor
relations, fundraising, or grant writing is highly desirable. Reading
knowledge of two Western European languages is also desirable.
Hiring Range $46,344 to $60,636 based on qualifications and experience.
Consideration of applications begins November 1, 1999, and continues until
the position is filled. Send resume, and names and addresses of three
references to: Detrice Bankhead, Associate University Librarian,
Personnel, Davidson Library, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA
93106.
Visit our home page at: http://www.library.ucsb.edu
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer and invites applications from all who meet the stated
qualifications.
