The Houston Cole Library at Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama, has two department head positions currently available: Head of Public Services and Head of Technical Services. The complete information about these positions is below and at http://www.jsu.edu/depart/hr/jobs_professional.html. Please feel free to contact our Dean of Library Services, John-Bauer Graham at jgraham@jsu.edu or 256-782-5255, if you would like more information about either of these positions. Thanks!

HEAD, PUBLIC SERVICES LIBRARIAN, LIBRARY, Date Posted: 3/14/2008 Reference number 21128

HEAD, PUBLIC SERVICES LIBRARIAN, LIBRARY, Date Posted: 3/14/2008 Reference number 21128, The Head of Public Services Librarian reports directly to the Dean of Library Services. Twelve month tenure-track administrative faculty position. The principal role of the Head of Public Services is to manage all functions of the public services areas of the library: Reference Services, Instruction, User Services, and Outreach. This position requires a team leadership style that remains immersed in the day-to-day functions and concerns of the Public Services Department. Administrative obligations include hiring, training, and promotion of library public service faculty and staff. As a member of the library’s management team, the Head of Public Services, participates in policy formulation and takes a prominent role in strategic planning. Duties: Ensures that library service points are adequately monitored and staffed with an appropriate number of qualified personnel. Promotes a positive image of the Houston Cole Library. Ensures a service-oriented atmosphere in service areas of the library. Stays abreast of current library public service trends and utilizes such knowledge to enhance the Public Services Department. Participates in the development and review of the policies and procedures of the library’s public service areas as well as the library as a whole. Serves on library and campus committees. As a member of the library faculty will pursue an active and ongoing program of professional development, research, and service appropriate for his/her rank at the university. Agrees to participate in extracurricular activities as requested by the dean. Qualifications: MLS or MLIS from an ALA accredited institution, or equivalent required. Three or more years of current and progressively responsible library public services experience within a comprehensive higher education academic setting required. Record of publications required. Experience coordinating one of the following library public service areas: circulation, reference, or instruction required. Salary: JSU offers an excellent benefit package and salary commensurate with experience. Application: Send application (available at http://www.jsu.edu/depart/hr/jobs.html) and resume/vita to Human Resources, Jacksonville State University, 700 Pelham Road North, Jacksonville, Alabama 36265. Applicants selected for an interview will be required to supply official transcripts prior to coming to campus. Applications from women and minorities are encouraged. An EO/AA Employer.
HEAD, TECHNICAL SERVICES LIBRARIAN, LIBRARY, Reference Number 020358, DATE POSTED: 7/7/2008

HEAD, TECHNICAL SERVICES LIBRARIAN, LIBRARY, Reference Number 020358, DATE POSTED: 7/7/2008, The Head of Technical Services Librarian reports directly to the Dean of Library Services. Twelve month tenure-track administrative faculty position. The principal role of the Head of Technical Services is the overall management, operation, long range planning, policy and procedure development, and documentation of the following services: bibliographic verification, binding, acquisitions, physical processing, cataloging, serial and government documents, and automated services. This position requires a team leadership style that remains immersed in the day-to-day functions and concerns of the Technical Services Department. Administrative obligations include hiring, training, and promotion of library technical service faculty and staff. As a member of the library’s management team, the Head of Technical Services, participates in policy formulation and takes a prominent role in strategic planning. Duties: Selects, trains and evaluates faculty and staff, provides leadership and support to faculty in the department; facilitates communication within the department and between technical services and public service. Works to resolve system-related service issues, coordinating problem resolution as needed with various groups that may include users, library staff in functional areas, and information technology staff. Assists in researching and developing new technology proposals and managing systems-related projects. Coordinates the creation of repositories for a variety of metadata formats and digital objects. Serves on library and campus committees. As a member of the library faculty will pursue an active and ongoing program of professional development, research, and service appropriate for his/her rank at the university. Agrees to participate in extracurricular activities as requested by the dean. Qualifications: MLS or MLIS from an ALA accredited institution, or equivalent required. Three or more years of current and progressively responsible technical services experience within an academic setting required, knowledge of OCLC, LC, and AACR2. Experience with current and emerging library technology trends, proven ability to plan and implement workflow changes as needed, ability to meet academic promotion requirements. Application: Send application (available at http://www.jsu.edu/depart/hr/jobs.html) and resume/vita to Human Resources, Jacksonville State University, 700 Pelham Road North, Jacksonville, Alabama 36265. Applicants selected for an interview will be required to supply official transcripts prior to coming to campus. Applications from women and minorities are encouraged. An EO/AA Employer.