POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Asst. Dir. for Collections Mgmt., Library of Rush Univ., Chicago

[Christine_Frank@rush.edu]

Assistant Director for Collections Management

Library of Rush University Medical Center, Chicago

The Library of Rush University Medical Center is seeking an 
enthusiastic, innovative and experienced Assistant Director for 
Collections Management to lead and define policies, standards, 
and guidelines for content acquisition & licensing, 
conservation/preservation, external/internal information sources 
management, and daily operations providing access to information 
assets. Located just west of the Loop in downtown Chicago, Rush 
offers an ideal atmosphere for professionals to fulfill their 
career goals.

Job Responsibilities: Responsible for the successful planning, 
organization, policy development, implementation and direction of 
the Collection Development, Acquisitions, Cataloging, Serials, 
Interlibrary Loan/Document Delivery and Medical Center Archives 
sections. Supervises a staff of 3 professionals and 5 
paraprofessionals. Sets clear priorities in the allocation of 
resources and assignment of work to ensure optimum use of 
personnel. Makes budget recommendations and predictions for the 
Library's one million dollar publications budget. Works with 
vendors in order to negotiate best business arrangements for 
materials. Develops a cohesive collection of quality health 
information resources based on the Medical Center's clinical, 
academic and research priorities and makes systematic selection 
and de-selection decisions regarding print and electronic 
publications in consultation with appropriate staff and library 
users. Reports to the Library Director.

Required: Master's degree in Library Science and Information 
Science from an ALA accredited Library school. At least five 
years professional technical services experience in an academic 
setting, including collection development responsibilities. 
Understanding of the increasing role of technology in the 
delivery of information service. Excellent interpersonal and 
communications skills. Demonstrated understanding of mechanisms 
and strategies for print and electronic collection management in 
the literature of the health sciences. Firm understanding of the 
issues of access vs. ownership of information, attendant 
copyright issues, and familiarity with library rights regarding 
electronic contract requirements. Experience with computerized 
integrated library systems. Demonstrated achievement based on 
creative ability, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred: Experience in an academic health science library and 
in budget planning. Demonstrated experience in supervising 
professional and paraprofessional staff.

Salary Range: $48,000-65,000 annually, commensurate with 
experience. This is a non-tenured staff position. Rush has a 
comprehensive benefits package, including tuition reimbursement. 
Send letter of application, resume and names of 3 professional 
references to Christine Frank, Director, Library of Rush 
University Medical Center, 600 South Paulina Street, Chicago, IL 
60612 or to Christine_Frank@rush.edu. Consideration of 
applications will continue until the position is filled.

Although the oldest health sciences library in Chicago, the 
Library maintains an up-to-date clinical collection of books and 
journals (approx 44,000 monographic titles, 3300 electronic 
serial titles, and a number of other electronic resources). 
Library staff work together to create a dynamic environment that 
focuses on developing services to meet the changing needs of its 
users.  The Library serves the entire University and Medical 
Center. There are 20 full-time Library staff.

Rush University is the academic component of Rush University 
Medical Center. Founded in 1972, the University currently has 
over 1,400 students in Rush Medical College, the College of 
Nursing, the College of Health Sciences, and The Graduate 
College.

Rush University Medical Center is committed to hiring and 
employing without regard to race, color, religion, national 
origin, sex ancestry, age, disability or any other legally 
protected status.

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Christine Frank, M.L.S., A.H.I.P.
Director, Library of Rush University Medical Center
600 South Paulina Street
Chicago, IL 60612
312-942-8735 (voice)
312-942-3143 (fax)
Christine_Frank@rush.edu