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_Frankrush.edu
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