From: "Hulbert, Linda A." <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Thu, 22 May 2014 15:22:52 +0000

The University of St. Thomas Libraries
(http://www.stthomas.edu/libraries/) have opened a search for an
Associate Director, Collection Management and Services.

This position provides leadership and vision for the libraries’
collection management in a hybrid environment of print and digital
collections.  The Associate Director for Collection Management and
Services supports the mission of the University of St. Thomas and our
libraries through the development of current, high quality and
relevant library collections which support the University’s curricular
and research objectives.

A strong candidate will have knowledge in the following areas:
library acquisition practices and budget availability; principles and
practices of library operations;  administrative principles and
practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation
and evaluation, and the management of employees through multiple
levels of supervision; principles and practices of developing teams,
motivating employees and managing in a team environment; principles
and practices of budget development and administration; computer
applications related to the work; record management principles and
practices.

This position requires the ability to serve as a bridge between those
primarily involved in the daily operation of the collections
management functions of an academic library and those outside the
department, including the library director and senior administrative
officers of the university.  The incumbent must balance knowledge and
sensitivity of the daily challenges of technical services with an
excitement and enthusiasm for the integration of this function into
the broader, user-oriented perspective of the library as a whole.
High level of communications skills required, as well as enthusiasm
for the future role of the academic library.

Education/Experience:

Required education and experience include a Master’s degree in Library
Science and ten years of experience in an academic or special library
with increasing level of responsibility in collection development,
management, acquisitions, cataloging, and serials management.
Candidate must have demonstrated experience with contemporary library
management systems.  Preferred experience includes managing
significant acquisitions budgets and operating in enterprise financial
systems, knowledge of Summon and other ProQuest management tools, and
experience with an ILS migration highly desirable.

Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St.
Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think
critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common
good.  The successful candidate will possess a commitment to the
ideals of this mission statement.

Read more about the position and apply here:

https://jobs.stthomas.edu/postings/15940

I am retiring and this is my position. I want to add it’s a great
place to work – great colleagues and supportive administration

Linda

Linda Hulbert, Associate Director
        Collection Management and Services
O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library #5004
University of Saint Thomas
St. Paul, MN 55105
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