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Job: Miami, FL: Head, Resource Development Department



FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

http://Library.fiu.edu

Head, Resource Development Department

Florida International University Libraries invites applications for Head, Resource Development Department, University Park Green Library

Functions: Directs the acquisition of all library materials, and management of electronic resources. Oversees acquisitions and serials units, and participates in the implementation of ALEPH (the new library management system). Coordinates the shift from print journal back-runs to online collections. Works with the Associate Director for Collection Management on collection analyses and strategic planning. Deals with vendors and consortia. Supervises the work of nine support staff.

Qualifications: Minimum - ALA-MLS, with library or equivalent experience; Desired - Experience with budget management, accounting, and licensing.

Rank and Salary: Non-tenured faculty status; rank and salary are competitive based upon qualifications and experience.

Benefits: 22 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave per year; TIAA/CREF
or other retirement options, health/life insurance options.

Library Setting: The Green Library accommodates state of the art information technology. Total library collections comprise more than 1.6 million volumes and subscriptions to more than 19,000 scholarly journals, access to over 275 databases and services, a Geographic Information Systems Center and a Digital Collections Center.

niversity Setting: Florida International University is one of the most rapidly growing urban, multi-campus comprehensive universities in the country, offering over 200 bachelors, masters, and doctorate degrees and a student enrollment of over 36,000 from all states and 120 countries. FIU is a Carnegie Doctoral Research-Extensive institution, and prides itself on the cultural and ethnic diversity of its students and faculty. More information is available at http://www.fiu.edu.

Review of Applications: Begins on 1 March 2006, and continues until filled.

To Apply: Applications and accompanying documentation are to be submitted online at http://www.fiujobs.org and search by using position number 44462. Include a letter of interest to the attention of Douglas Hasty, Chair of the Search Committee, with a resume and the names, addresses, phone numbers, fax numbers and e-mail addresses of three references. Previous applicants will need to reapply as this job description has been updated. FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and is an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer. --

Inna Ilinskaya
Electronic Information Services Librarian
Interim Engineering Librarian
Green Library -- GL 232B
Florida International University
11200 SW 8th St
Miami, FL 33199
Tel.: (305) 348-2415
Fax: (305) 348-6579
E-mail: ilinskay@fiu.edu