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Date:         Mon, 23 Nov 1992 15:04:59 EDT
From:         Andrea Duda <lb10duda@UCSBUXA.BITNET>
Subject:      Position Announcement

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HEAD, SCIENCES-ENGINEERING LIBRARY

Associate Librarian/Librarian
$35,052 to $59,316 annual salary range

        The University of California, Santa Barbara, one of
nine campuses of the University of California system, is
seeking a Head, Sciences-Engineering Library.  The UCSB
Library serves 18,000 students and 1,250 faculty.  The staff
of 59 academics and 145 classified staff support 33 Ph.D.
program areas and several colleges and divisions.

        Librarians at the University of California, Santa
Barbara (UCSB) are professional academic appointees who
accrue vacation at the rate of two days per month and sick
leave at the rate of one day per month.  All librarians are
members of the Librarians' Association of the University of
California (LAUC).  The University has an excellent
retirement system and offers a selection of group health,
dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

        The UCSB Library is an ARL Library that participates in
OCLC and RLG, and is implementing the NOTIS integrated
library system.  Its collections include approximately
2,000,000 volumes, 21,000 current serial titles, 3.6 million
microform units, 76,000 art exhibition catalogs, 650,000
government documents, and 4 million maps and images.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

        The Head of the Sciences-Engineering Library is
responsible for the overall planning, organizing,
administering and managing of the Sciences-Engineering
Library (SEL).  The SEL is part of the University Library
and is staffed with librarians, support staff, and student
assistants.  SEL serves Physics, Chemistry, Chemical and
Nuclear Engineering, Biological Sciences, Computer Science,
Electrical and Computer Engineering, Environmental Studies,
Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Materials Science,
Mechanical and Environmental Engineering, and Statistics.
The collection has some 500,000 volumes, 12,000 serial
titles, and 900,000 technical reports and is serviced by the
SEL Reference and Information Desk.  Computer assisted
information using CD-ROMs, online services, and university
mounted databases is provided to all members of the
University community.  Librarians are involved in an active
teaching and outreach program.

RESPONSIBILITIES

        Under the general direction of the AUL for Information
Services and Collections, the Head of SEL is responsible for
establishing goals and objectives, internal policies,
procedures, and operations.  The Head of SEL participates in
and directs all information services, collection
development, library instruction, faculty liaison, and
administrative services for the department.  Supervises the
work of librarians and support staff in the department.
Serves as a member of the Library Administrative Council in
planning and setting priorities.  Works closely and
cooperatively with the Library's other department heads.
Assumes subject specialist responsibilities for advanced
public services and collection management relevant to one or
more disciplines in the physical or life sciences.
Initiates and directs long and short range planning and
implements new and improving services programs.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

*       MLS from an ALA accredited library school.
*       Increasingly responsible administrative or management
        experience in an academic, special, or large public library.
*       Broad academic background or experience in the
        sciences.
*       Demonstrated skills in organizational leadership or
        supervision, communication, and human relations.
*       Evidence of initiative, creativity, independence,
        strong commitment to excellence in providing information
        services in a diverse environment, and the ability to
        function effectively in a complex organization.
*       Demonstrated capacity to develop and promote the use of
        the collection and to interact effectively with faculty and
        students.
*       Knowledge of trends in Science Librarianship.
*       Experience in collection management and development.
*       Demonstrated commitment to professional growth.
*       Commitment to promoting diversity in hiring and
        retention.

APPLICATIONS

        Applicants for the position should apply in writing,
including a complete resume and the names of three
references to:

        Detrice Bankhead
        Assistant University Librarian, Personnel
        University of California
        Santa Barbara, CA  93106

        Applications will be reviewed starting January 1, 1993.

        The University of California is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and invites
applications from all who meet the stated qualifications.

        Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S.
employment will be required prior to employment (Immigration
Reform and Control Act of 1986).
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