From: Christine Turner <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2015 08:36:44 -0400

Head, Information Resources Management

Librarian III, IV or V

UMass Amherst, the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts
system, sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of
Western Massachusetts, 90 miles from Boston and 175 miles from New
York City. The campus provides a rich cultural environment in a rural
setting close to major urban centers.

As a gateway to knowledge, the UMass Amherst Libraries are key
partners in teaching, learning, and research at UMass Amherst and in
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  Supporting freedom of inquiry, the
Libraries foster a diverse and inclusive environment in which to
engage with ideas and acquire the critical skills necessary for
lifelong learning.

The UMass Amherst Libraries seek a dynamic, experienced, and
innovative manager to provide leadership, vision, and strategic
direction for the Information Resources Management Department;
including the following organized into 4 units: acquisitions,
cataloging and metadata services, collection assessment, electronic
resources management, integrated library and discovery systems, and
preservation.  The successful candidate will possess a vision for
leading staff in assessing and revising workflow and aligning the
department with present and future collection and discovery needs in a
rapidly changing environment.  The position has direct oversight for
the acquisitions budget of $7.5+ million.  The Head of Information
Resources Management will serve on the Senior Management Group and
other library groups as appropriate.  S/he will be expected to mentor
staff and support their professional development.  S/he will ensure
departmental activities and priorities align with the strategic
directions of the Libraries and the University and will participate in
relevant professional organizations and activities.

Required Qualifications:

1.        Master’s degree in library science – or equivalent degree –
from a program accredited by the American Library Association, or its
appropriate equivalent in librarianship from another country, or have
appropriate equivalent experience.

2.      Minimum of five years of successful, supervisory and
management experience in an academic library.

3.      Demonstrated experience with acquisitions, electronic resource
management, and/or cataloging/metadata.

4.      Demonstrated budget management experience, including the
ability to effectively advocate for budget increases based on
multi-year budget forecasts.

5.      Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral skills, including
communication and presentation skills.   Ability to explain complex
plans and concepts in an articulate, open and approachable manner.

6.      Excellent organizational skills and an ability to manage time
and set priorities.

7.      Demonstrated experience applying current trends, developments,
and/or best practices in technical services (i.e., ERMs, discovery
services, linked open data, RDA, integrated library systems, etc.).

8.      Demonstrated experience working effectively and
collaboratively across the library to meet organizational goals.

9.      Demonstrated experience working to improve the user experience.

10. Demonstrated ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and
effectively and to promote teamwork, diversity, equality, and
inclusiveness within the UMass Amherst Libraries and the campus.

Preferred Qualifications: Collection assessment experience, including
data analysis, and experience working in a unionized environment.

SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH ADVERTISED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Application Instructions:

Please apply online at
https://umass.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=60424&type=7

and submit letter of application, resume, and contact information
(phone and email) for three professional references by July 14, 2015
for priority consideration; however, applications will be accepted
until the position is filled.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is strongly committed to
excellence and actively supports cultural diversity.  As part of a
commitment to its own multicultural community, the Library seeks an
individual with a demonstrated commitment to diversity and one who
will understand and embrace University initiatives and aspirations.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and
individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these
and other protected group members.

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Christine N. Turner
Electronic Resources Librarian
Acquisitions Unit/W.E.B. Du Bois Library
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA  01003
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