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Chemistry Librarian vacancy at UC Davis
University of California, Davis General Library
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY
POSITION AVAILABLE: Head, Physical Sciences Library
SALARY: Associate Librarian - $35,052 to $47,124 or
Librarian - $47,124 to $53,856 per year.
Appointment rank and salary based on
qualifications and experience.
OPEN: Immediately.
RESPONSIBILITIES:: Under the general direction of the Assistant
University Librarian for Sciences and
Systems, the Head is responsible for
providing collections and other information
resources and services to UCD's community of
students, faculty, and research staff in
chemistry and related fields, physics,
geology, and engineering. Provides
leadership in planning, developing, and
implementing ongoing and innovative services;
manages library operations (technical and
public services, personnel, budget,
facilities); directs and evaluates a staff of
3 librarians and 7 support staff. In
consultation with Library Systems Department,
provides active leadership in shaping the
directions for both print and electronic
collections for the Physical Sciences
Library. The Head coordinates collection
expenditures of approximately $1.1 million,
manages a collection of more than 250,000
volumes in multiple locations, and promotes
faculty liaison and systemwide (UC) resource
sharing activities. Shares collection
development/management and reference
activity. Participates in librarywide
planning and management through consultative
committee structures.
QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in librarianship from an ALA-
accredited institution or its equivalent.
Managerial experience, including collection
development, in a science and/or engineering
library required. Excellent and demonstrated
grasp of information needs of scientists and
understanding of current trends and issues in
scientific publishing and communication.
Clear and demonstrated knowledge of new
technologies and their applications to
enhancing information services. Demonstrated
ability to conceive and implement innovative
programs. Demonstrated achievement in
organizational leadership, including the
ability to manage change positively.
Superior oral and written communication
skills, excellent analytical and
organizational skills. Ability to work
effectively with colleagues, students,
faculty, and staff in a rapidly changing,
complex, and multicultural environment.
Demonstrated initiative and flexibility.
Evidence of professional and/or scholarly
activity. Desirable qualifications include:
Academic background in a physical science or
engineering. Substantial experience and
achievement in collection development
activity and information services in a major
academic or research library.
THE ENVIRONMENT: The University of California, Davis campus is
a multicultural environment with a strong
commitment to create a diverse community of
faculty, staff, and students. It has an
enrollment of nearly 23,000 students and
offers a balanced academic program. The
Library ranks among the top 30 research
libraries in North America. Its current
holdings of more than 2,600,000 volumes grow
at an annual rate of 75,000 volumes. Davis
is a unique environmentally aware community
of 48,000 located in the lower Sacramento
valley - 75 miles northeast of San Francisco
and 15 miles west of the state capitol. As a
result of the University's presence, Davis
offers many cultural advantages and a wide
range of professional services.
BENEFITS: Librarians are academic appointees. They
earn 24 days of vacation and 12 days of sick
leave per annum. The University has an
excellent retirement system which is
coordinated with Social Security. Several
health, dental, and vision plans are
currently provided by the University. Group
term life insurance and reduced enrollment
fees are available.
Applicants should send letter, resume, and the names, addresses,
and telephone numbers of three references (including current
supervisor) to:
Sandra A. Vella,
Academic Personnel Coordinator
Shields Library
University of California
Davis, CA 95616-5292
(916)752-1138
Fax: (916) 752-6899
Applications received by February 15, 1995 will be assured
consideration.
The University of California, Davis is an affirmative
action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional
commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty and
staff. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in
receiving applications from persons of underrepresented groups,
including women, persons of color, special disabled veterans,
Vietnam era veterans, and persons with disabilities.
Vicki Walberg, Secretary
Shields Library Personnel
University of California, Davis
(916) 752-6439 or
vgwalberg@ucdavis.edu
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