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----------------------------Original message---------------------------- Is it possible to post the following job announcement on ARLIS/NA? Thank you! --Laine Stambaugh, University of Oregon Library ******************************************************** HEAD, ARCHITECTURE & ALLIED ARTS LIBRARY The University of Oregon invites applications and nominations for the position of Head, Architecture & Allied Arts Library (AAA Library). The Library is seeking experienced applicants with excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. The AAA Library includes holdings of more than 75,000 volumes, 470 journals and serials, and an extensive Visual Resources Collection. It serves the research and instructional needs of graduate and undergraduate degree programs in art history, fine and applied arts, arts and administration, architecture, interior architecture, landscape architecture, historic preservation; and planning, public policy, and management. Special strengths include art and architectural history, East Asian art, artists' books, and environmental design. The AAA Library has 6 FTE and several student assistants. The University of Oregon is an ARL library serving over 17,000 undergraduate and graduate students and 760 full-time and 430 part-time faculty members. Its two million-volume collection serves as an important research facility for scholars throughout the Northwest. The Library uses Innopac integrated system for all its operations, and is host site to Orbis, a consortium of fourteen colleges and universities in Oregon and Washington with a shared catalog. RESPONSIBILITIES: Reports to the Associate University Librarian for Public Services & Collections. Has oversight responsibilities for administrative, reference, instructional, and access services. Works closely with the Head of Collection Development in building the collections in art and architecture and managing the acquisitions budget. Develops and administers policies for the AAA Library. In cooperation with the library administration and other department heads, and in consultation with the School of Architecture and Allied Arts Library Committee, develops both short-range and long-range goals and objectives. Supervises 2.0 FTE professional librarians and 2.0 FTE staff. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA-accredited master's degree in library and/or information science; a degree in at least one of the following subjects: architecture, landscape architecture, or related disciplines; urban and regional planning; art history; arts and administration; fine and applied arts. Substantial experience with art and/or architecture collections in an academic or research library. Successful supervisory experience and demonstrated leadership qualities. Demonstrated skill in planning, organizing, and coordinating the work of others. Awareness of national and international issues and trends in arts and architecture. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Record of achievement in national professional associations and/or publications. Desired: graduate degree in one of the above disciplines; reading knowledge of at least one Western European language. SALARY: $48,000 minimum, depending on prior experience and qualifications. Oregon offers one of the best benefit packages in the country, with a wide range of excellent health, retirement, and professional development opportunities. Retirement contributions (employee and employer) are picked up by the UO, so there is no employee deduction required. Retirement plans include a choice of either: TIAA/CREF, PERS, or optional retirement plans. Generous family and domestic partners medical/dental plans (Blue Cross/Blue Shield or HMO options). Vacation is accrued at the rate of 15 hours per month, sick leave at 8 hours per month. Low staff tuition rates are available for employees for continuing education. Staff members are encouraged to become active in state, regional and national associations. Funding and release time may be provided for participation in conferences and other professional development opportunities. EMPLOYMENT: Academic faculty status with rank, non-tenured. Fixed-term renewable contract, depending on rank. Professional growth and service in keeping with university and library standards for promotion, retention, and merit is expected. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications begins November 8, 1999. TO APPLY: Send cover letter, risumi, and names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of four references (one of which must include your most recent supervisor) to: Ms. Laine Stambaugh Head, Library Personnel Services 1299 University of Oregon Library Eugene, OR 97403-1299 (541) 346-1895 (541) 346-3485 (fax) FOR MORE INFORMATION: The University of Oregon: http://www.uoregon.edu/home.html The UO Library: http://libweb.uoregon.edu/ The AAA Library: http://libweb.uoregon.edu/aaa/home.html Library & Local Information: http://libweb.uoregon.edu/admnpers/libpers.html This announcement is also available at: http://libweb.uoregon.edu/admnpers/headaaa.html The University of Oregon is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/ADA-compliant institution committed to cultural diversity. ***************************************** Laine Stambaugh Head, Library Personnel Services 1299 University of Oregon Library Eugene, OR 97403-1299 (541) 346-1895 (541) 346-3485 (FAX) e-mail: [log in to unmask] *****************************************