[bfsa] FYI

[Brenda Scarborough]

Hi Brenda, this job announcement is forwarded for information.  Walk 
well., Denise 

Director for Public Services 
Ottenheimer Library 
University of Arkansas at Little Rock 
Available September 1, 2007 

The Ottenheimer Library of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock 
(UALR) invites applications for the position of Director for Public 
Services, job #267.  This is a full-time, 12-month faculty appointment 
at the rank of Associate Professor, leading to tenure.   The Director 
will provide administrative oversight for the Public Services division 
and will direct the development, implementation, and marketing of new 
and existing programs to provide user-centered services, reference, and 
instruction.  The successful candidate will be a member of the 
Library’s senior administrative group, sharing responsibility for the 
overall direction of the University Library with other key managers 
including Directors for Technical Services and Technology, Archives and 
Special Collections, and Administrative Services.  This position will 
report directly to the Dean of the Library. 

Ottenheimer Library’s materials budget is in excess of $1 million 
annually.  Its materials holdings include:  nearly a half million 
monographs, 11,000 electronic books, access to over 28,000 electronic 
journals, 3,600 active periodical subscriptions, in excess of one 
million microforms, and more than 115 electronic databases.  The 
Library’s integrated library system is Innovative Interfaces.   

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Provide vision, direction, and operational management for the planning, 
development, marketing, delivery, and assessment of all user services 
functions (reference, instruction, government documents, circulation, 
reserves, and interlibrary loan.) 

Supervise and evaluate the Head of Reference and Head of Access 
Services. 

Coordinate public services activities and workflow with other areas of 
the library and university. 

Work with the Director of Technical Services and Technology to 
identify, evaluate, and promote new technologies in user services. 

Participate in library-wide programs such as collection development, 
assessment, and strategic planning. 

Take a leadership role, locally and nationally, in identifying and 
implementing new developments in the field through active participation 
in professional organizations. 

REQUIREMENTS:  ALA-accredited MLS;  at least five years of professional 
experience in public services areas such as circulation, interlibrary 
loan, reference, and instruction in a research or academic library; 
demonstrated understanding of academic teaching and research needs;  
ability to view issues from a broad library-wide perspective; excellent 
interpersonal, communication, and planning skills. 

PREFERRED:  Experience with assessment of library services, strategic 
planning, and project management; three years successful management and 
supervision of librarians and paraprofessionals; experience with 
integrated library systems; proven skills in the application of 
technology to enhance effectiveness in public services operations; 
second advanced degree;  qualifications for appointment at the rank of 
Associate Professor.   

To apply: Send a letter of application stating qualifications and 
background for this position; curriculum vitae; names, addresses, 
telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses for three professional 
references to Suzanne Martin, Director of Administrative Services of 
the Ottenheimer Library (csmartin at ualr.edu).  Refer to job #267.  Only 
electronic applications will be accepted (PDF format is welcomed).  
Applicant packages must be complete in order to be considered for an 
interview.  Review of applications will begin immediately and will 
continue until the position is filled. For detailed information please 
visit
http://www.ualr.edu/www/libraries/. UALR is an equal employment 
opportunity affirmative action employer and actively seeks the 
candidacy of minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.  Under 
Arkansas law, all applications are subject to disclosure.  Persons 
hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States. 

Maureen E. James 
Head, Collection Development 
Ottenheimer Library 
University of Arkansas at Little Rock 
2801 South University 
Little Rock, AR 72204 
501-569-8816 (V) 
501-569-3017 (F) 



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Brenda Scarborough, LMTA II
Maag Library/Information Services
Youngstown State University
One University Plaza 
Youngstown OH 44555-0001
t:(330)941-3126 e:bmscarborough at ysu.edu
f:(330)941-3734