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JOB VACANCIES

HUNTSVILLE-MADISON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY


The Huntsville-Madison County Public Library has an opening for a Head of Main Library Youth Services.
Qualified candidates will have a Master’s of Library Science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited school, will have supervisory experience, and will have a minimum of three years’ professional library experience, with concentration in children’s services and children’s programming. For further details, visit the library’s website at http://hpl.lib.al.us/jobs.
Interested applicants should contact Regina Cooper in writing or by e-mail at rcooper@hpl.lib.al.us:

Huntsville-Madison County Public Library
P. O. Box 443
Huntsville, AL 35804

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled..

 

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA LIBRARIES

HEAD, DIGITAL SERVICES 

The University of Alabama seeks an enthusiastic, dynamic professional with vision and strong technical and management skills to fill this position. Working closely with the Curator of Special Collections and reporting to the Associate Dean for Library Technology, the Head of Digital Services plays a major role in coordinating, directing, strengthening and expanding the libraries' digitization program.   

Requirements 

  • Terminal degree in a relevant field.
  • A minimum of two years' hands-on experience working in a digital collections environment involving at least two of the following: digital capture and manipulation, metadata, digital asset management, and storage and preservation of digital objects.
  • Experience with Web site development and working knowledge of markup languages.
  • Demonstrated understanding of all aspects of managing a digital services unit.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and supervisory skills, including the ability to work effectively with diverse groups both within and outside the University community.
  • Evidence of potential to meet University requirements for promotion and tenure.
  • Ability to meet professional standards and competencies such as those set forth by the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL) http://www.aserl.org/statements/competencies/competencies.htm.

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Experience managing a digital production operation.
  • Program planning and grant writing and management experience.

Environment 

Major external funding guarantees an ongoing and diversified digital program. A fully-staffed Office of Library Technology provides technology development, implementation and management in support of digital initiatives. The university maintains membership in the Association of Research Libraries, SPARC, the Coalition for Networked Information, Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL), the Center for Research Libraries, SOLINET and the Network of Alabama Academic Libraries. The libraries use the Voyager Integrated Library System and OCLC's CONTENTdm digital resources management system.  

The libraries' homepage may be accessed at http://www.lib.ua.edu.  

Salary & Benefits 

  • 12-month tenure track appointment.
  • Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. 
  • Strong benefits including professional development support and tuition fee waiver.
  • Moving allowance available.

To Apply 

Send letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of three references to:

Ms. Angela J. Wright, Human Resources Officer, The University of Alabama Libraries, Box 870266, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0266

 

The position will remain open until filled.

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA

DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY SERVICES  

The University of North Alabama (UNA) seeks applications for the position of Director of Library Services. Reporting to the Vice President for Academic Affairs/Provost, the Director provides collaborative leadership to develop and implement a shared vision of the library in support of the University’s mission. This position holds faculty status and rank. Review of applications will begin on March 5, 2008, and continue until the position is filled.  

Responsibilities 

UNA seeks an experienced, effective leader to guide the provision of evolving, relevant library services. As chief administrator of Collier Library the Director provides vision, leadership, and accountability through collaborative strategic planning and assessment, policy development and implementation, budget preparation and administration, integration of appropriate technology, supervision of faculty and staff, support for professional development, and consortial collaboration. In cooperation with the campus community, the Director of Library Services develops and guides initiatives that support the learning, teaching, research, service, and administrative goals of the University. Working within a system of shared governance, the Director represents the library and its faculty/staff to internal and external stakeholders.  

Required Qualifications 

·         ALA-accredited master’s degree in library and/or information science (or its equivalent)

·         Evidence of recent successful academic library experience in progressively responsible roles

·         Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

·         Strong management and leadership skills in a collegial environment

·         Commitment to participatory decision making

·         Ability to create and sustain effective collaborative relationships internally and externally

·         Demonstrated effective budgetary experience

·         In-depth understanding of emerging trends and issues in academic libraries

·         Demonstrated commitment to the recruitment, professional development, and retention of a talented and diverse workforce

·         Strong commitment to providing excellent library services, resources, and facilities

·         Thorough knowledge of academic library operations  

 

Preferred Qualifications 

·         Additional earned advanced degree(s) in appropriate field(s)

·         Five or more years in academic library administration

·         Successful experience supervising and evaluating faculty and staff

·         Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, assessment, and problem solving

·         Demonstrated record of scholarly/professional involvement and achievement

·         Demonstrated leadership, organizational ability, and initiative

·         Experience with library consortia and resource sharing

·         Understanding of computer systems and technology

·         Record of successful implementation and management of emerging technologies

·         Commitment to responsive, innovative service, outreach, and maximization of resources

·         Knowledge of trends in scholarly communication

·         Understanding of academic culture and the needs of faculty, staff, and students regarding information resources, services, and technology

·         Demonstrated support for continuing education and professional development opportunities for all library employees

·         Familiarity with academic accreditation processes  

Salary/Benefits 

Salary and rank are commensurate with experience and qualifications. The University offers excellent benefits.  

Application Process

Submit application electronically at http://jobs.una.edu Applicants must supply an electronic copy of their cover letter, résumé/cv, contact information for three references (email, telephone, postal address), plus transcripts.

Official graduate and undergraduate transcripts are required before an offer of employment can be made; mail transcripts directly to the Office of Human Resources: Director of Human Resources and Affirmative Action, UNA Box 5043, Florence, AL 35632-0001.  

UNA is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. UNA seeks a wide range of applicants for this position so that one of our core values, ethnic and cultural diversity, will be affirmed.