Head of Collection Management
University of Utah Job Location: Utah Date Created: 11-11-2015
Head of Collection Management
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Posting Details
The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from women and minorities, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees.The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong or demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Position Information
Position/Rank | Associate Librarian/Librarian |
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Department | 00790 - Marriott Library - Operations |
Track | Tenure Track |
New Position to Begin | |
Details |
The J. Willard Marriot Library seeks an energetic, visionary, innovative, and accomplished professional for the position of Head of Collection Management. This is an excellent opportunity to work with collaborative, energetic, and enthusiastic colleagues who are dedicated to acquiring and making available scholarly resources for a thriving community of students, faculty, and researchers. Overseeing collection development, acquisitions in all formats, electronic resource management, and ILL/document-delivery services and reporting to the Associate Dean for Collections and Scholarly Communication, the successful candidate will: • Provide strategic vision, leadership, and supervision of day-to-day activities in Collection Management. While this position focuses primarily on collection management, all faculty librarians serve the needs of University faculty, staff, and students along with members of the local community. Work across organizational lines is encouraged to support and strengthen all services in the Marriott Library. This position may participate as a member of the College and Interdisciplinary Teams as a library liaison to one or more academic departments. The Head of Collection Management will assist with implementing the Marriott Library’s Strategic Directions (http://bit.ly/1KBroYK) and will be expected to be professionally active through participation in appropriate professional societies and through research and publication. Required qualifications: Desired qualifications: Compensation: $68,000-79,000 dependent on qualifications, plus excellent benefits including a 14.2% retirement contribution to TIAA-CREF/Fidelity, medical and dental coverage, and generous paid sick and vacation time. Preferred consideration will be given to all applications received by December 2, 2015. |
EEO/Diversity Information |
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, status as a person with a disability, genetic information, or Protected Veteran status. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. To inquire about the University’s nondiscrimination or affirmative action policies or to request disability accommodation, please contact: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Circle, Rm 135, (801) 581-8365. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students. |
Notice |
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). To be eligible for retirement contributions, you must be hired into a benefit-eligible position. Certain new hires are automatically assigned to the URS retirement plan and other employees with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS within 30 days of hire. Regardless of whether they are hired into a benefit-eligible position or not, Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS must notify the Benefits Department upon hire. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 FREE or the University’s Benefits Department at (801) 581-7447 for information. |
Special Instructions for Candidates |
When prompted to do so, please upload a list of five (5) professional references. |
Open Date | 10/29/2015 |
Close Date | 12/02/2015 |
Open Until Filled | No |
Requisition Number | PRN01314F |
Type | Faculty |
Posting Specific Questions
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Applicant Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of References
- Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
- Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission