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VIEW JOB ONLINE: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/30519
Position Information
Official Job Title ASST DIR, LIBR/L
Working Title: Assistant Director of Libraries
Position Number 00011940
Division UWM Libraries
Department B500100 GENERAL
Position Type Non-Teaching Academic Staff
Appointment Type Fixed Renewable
FLSA Status Exempt
Percent 100%
Posting Type Staff
Introduction (Description of School/College/Dept/Program)
As Wisconsin’s only public urban research university, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has established an international reputation for excellence in research, community engagement, teaching and entrepreneurism. Designated an R1 research institution, UWM educates more than 26,000 students and is an engine for innovation in southeastern Wisconsin.
The UWM Libraries—Golda Meir Library on the Milwaukee campus and two branches, UWM at Waukesha Library and UWM at Washington County Library—advance the campus mission by providing access to holdings of more than 5.4 million physical items, 200,000 e-books, and 142,000 digital serials.
The UWM Libraries maintain memberships and affiliations in the Council of University of Wisconsin Libraries, the Digital Public Library of America, the Midwest Art Conservation Center, Recollection Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Area Research Center Network, and the World Digital Library. The Libraries use Ex Libris’ Alma for its integrated library system, OCLC’s CONTENTdm for its digital collections, and bepress’ Digital Commons to share the intellectual output of UWM’s faculty and research community.
The UWM Libraries value diversity in all of its forms, including who we are, how we think, and what we do. We strive to create a sense of belonging for all people, including those who have been historically underrepresented at UWM.
Job Summary
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries seek an experienced and forward-thinking Assistant Director to lead its Collection and Resource Management Division. The Assistant Director provides vision, leadership, and guidance for a team of individuals responsible for acquiring and making discoverable resources in all formats. Responsibilities include collection development, management of a $3M collections budget, and oversight of collection management and cataloging at the main library and two branch locations.
The scope of the Collection and Resource Management Division includes collection development, acquisitions, print and electronic resources management, cataloging and metadata, physical processing, and bindery operations. It consists of ten permanent staff. The division is organized into two departments, Collection Management and Cataloging and Metadata. The Assistant Director directly supervises the department heads and has supervisory responsibility for all staff.
Reporting to the Associate Vice Provost and Director of Libraries, the Assistant Director serves on the Libraries’ senior leadership team and participates in strategic planning, policy making, and major initiatives. The position serves as a resource for, and collaborates with, other divisions and areas of the UWM Libraries as well as the University of Wisconsin System library consortium. The position develops and maintains effective, cooperative relationships with University faculty, staff, students, and others.
The successful candidate will develop directions for the division, set goals aligned with the needs of the University, guide action, and foster a work environment that inspires high performance and shared responsibility. The individual will exercise strong leadership skills that build trust and result in productive relationships within the Libraries and across UWM. The position requires strong analytical and decision-making skills, an orientation toward new and developing practices, and an ability to achieve results by motivating and empowering staff.
Minimum Qualifications
· Masters’ degree in library science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program in library or information science or equivalent advanced degree.
· Minimum of three years management experience in technical services in an academic or research library.
Preferred Qualifications
· Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of current issues and trends in collection management, development, and assessment.
· Substantial operational experience in technical services and collections.
· Familiarity with information technology, standards, and trends in acquisitions and cataloging.
· Familiarity with integrated library systems (Ex Libris’ Alma or similar).
· Experience with budgeting, licensing, vendor relationships and consortial purchasing.
· Experience supervising professional and support staff.
· Commitment to creating an inclusive environment that embraces diversity and fosters equity and mutual respect.
· Demonstrated initiative and flexibility, as well as the ability to adapt to and work creatively in a rapidly changing environment.
· Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
· Evidence of ability to communicate effectively, both in person and in writing.
· Ability to build positive relationships with faculty, students, staff and others.
· Experience leading diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
· Record of continued professional development, involvement, and activities.
Application Instructions
Completed application materials must include a cover letter addressing the minimum and preferred qualifications for the position as listed above, a resume, and a document containing three professional references (phone number, email address, etc.).
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates’ application materials whether he/she meets any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
This is a continuous recruitment. Review of applications will begin on April 4, 2021. Applications received after April 3, 2021 may not receive consideration.
Application Deadline 04/03/2021
Continuous (Open Until Filled?) Yes
If Continuous, Initial Review Date 04/04/2021
Position Contact Name Andrew Yang
Contact Phone 414-229-4578
Contact Email [email protected]
Application Notes
For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.
Legal Notices
AA/EO Statement
UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
Reasonable Accommodations
UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact [email protected] or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
References
Optional Documents
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
For additional information and application instructions, please select the link below.
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