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Brenda Scarborough bmscarborough at ysu.edu
Fri Jan 11 08:27:14 EST 2008


>From the Desk of Dr. Narcisse:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Ottenheimer Library

Vacancy Announcement

Director of Academic Services and Resources
Job #445

The Ottenheimer Library seeks a senior-level librarian to lead 
departments directly involved in supporting the teaching, learning and 
research needs of faculty and students.  The Director of Academic 
Services and Resources will provide vision for the departments of 
Reference/Instruction, Collection Development and Access Services.  The 
successful candidate will develop innovative programs to facilitate 
change and promote an environment of creativity and service.

The Director of Academic Services and Resources reports to the Dean of 
the Library and works closely with other senior leaders who have 
responsibilities for Technical Services and Technology, Administrative 
Services, and Archives/Special Collections.

This is a faculty status, tenure-track position.  The successful 
candidate will be required to meet the Library’s criteria for promotion 
and tenure, which include librarianship, service and 
scholarship/research.

Located in Little Rock, Arkansas’ urban center, the University of 
Arkansas at Little Rock is a state-supported metropolitan university.  
The Ottenheimer library provides vital support to this urban research 
university and the community at large.

Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be a leader who has a thorough 
understanding of the research process and scholarly communication, as 
well as a comprehensive vision of the roles of paper and digital 
collections, and of professional library assistance in enriching the 
research environment of the university.  Departments that report to the 
Director for Academic Services and Resources include Reference, 
Collection Development and Access Services.

Qualifications
Required:  ALA-accredited MLS;  at least five years of professional 
experience in a research or academic library in the areas of Reference, 
Instruction and Collection Development; demonstrated understanding of 
academic teaching and research needs;  ability to view issues from a 
broad library-wide perspective; excellent interpersonal, communication, 
and planning skills.  Demonstrated interest in scholarly and 
professional activities.

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 of library services; second 
advanced degree;  qualifications for appointment at the rank of 
Associate Professor.

Library and University EnvironmentOttenheimer 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.


Conditions of Work and Benefits
Forty-hour workweek                                     Retirement 
plan:  TIAA-CREF
Twenty-one days vacation                              Twelve paid 
holidays
Twelve days sick leave                                   Faculty rank 
and status

Salary and Rank
Commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience.

Submit a cover letter referencing job # 445 and addressing the above 
qualifications; curriculum vitae; name, address, phone and e-mail 
information of three references.  
Send materials by e-mail to csmartin at ualr.edu

Suzanne Martin, Director of Administrative Services
csmartin at ualr.edu
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Ottenheimer Library
2801 S. University
Little Rock, AR  72204
501-569-8805


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Mark A. Stoffan
Director of Technical Services and Technology
Ottenheimer Library
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
2801 S. University Ave.
Little Rock, AR 72204-1099
501-569-8640 (office)        501-773-8068 (cell)
mastoffan at ualr.edu<mailto:mastoffan at ualr.edu>


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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



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