From: "Hruska, Martha" <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 01:37:05 +0000

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*Director, Content Acquisition and Resource Sharing Program (CARS)*



The University of California, San Diego Library seeks applications from
highly motivated, innovative, collaborative, and service-oriented
professionals to join the Library as the Director of Content Acquisition
and Resource Sharing Program (CARS), at the level of Associate or Full
Librarian.



*Responsibilities of the Position*



Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Collection Services,
the Director of CARS provides innovative vision, dynamic leadership, and
strategic planning for the program. This position is responsible for
fostering a culture of innovation, teamwork and collaboration, based on
ongoing assessments of new technologies, and the evolving information needs
of the Library’s users. This position is part of the Library’s Collection
Services area and works in close concert with senior management and other
Program Directors in Collection Services.



*Required Qualifications*

·         MLS/MLIS or equivalent advanced degree. Other appropriate degree
or equivalent experience in one or more fields related to library services
may be substituted.

·         At least three years relevant supervisory experience in a library
or the publishing trade (e.g. acquisitions, electronic resources
management/licensing, resource sharing).

·         Experience developing and sustaining a content acquisition and/or
resource-sharing program.

·         Knowledge of resource sharing initiatives and trends in an
academic library setting.

·         Expertise in licensing, materials budgeting, and managing fund
expenditures.

·         Broad knowledge of user-focused library technologies, services,
tools, and best practices in acquisitions and resource sharing.

·         Ability to manage, strategize, and prioritize program activities
effectively and with a high level of flexibility to meet the changing needs
of the UC San Diego campus, the Library, and the UC System.

·         Superior communication and interpersonal skills.

·         Strong organizational, analytical, persuasion/negotiation,
decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

·         Excellent leadership and management skills.

·         Commitment to support diversity, equity, and inclusion in an
academic setting.



*Benefits*



UC San Diego Library knows the value of finding the right talent, and
offers a robust relocation and professional development package, along with
comprehensive health and retirement benefits.



Your employment decisions may also involve dual career considerations. For
this reason, we provide online and in-person career and relocation
assistance to spouses and partners of academic appointees in our Partner
Opportunities Program. [https://aps.ucsd.edu/services/pop/services.html]



*To Apply*



For consideration, applications must be submitted to
https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/apply/JPF01948
<https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/apply/JPF01948%20>.



Applications will be begin being review on 12/17/18 and the position will
remain open until filled.



AA-EOE: UCSD is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a
strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity.