DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY & INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY
University of Wisconsin-Marathon County
Wausau, Wisconsin
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Director of the Library and Learning Resources is responsible for leading
and managing the campus library and technology services. The position is an
academic staff, twelve-month appointment reporting to the Campus Executive
Officer/Dean.
The director exercises leadership in the planning, coordination, and development
of library and instructional technology policies and activities. Supervises and
evaluates academic staff and classified personnel working within the unit. Plans
and disburses budgets, coordinates staff and faculty selections of library and
media resources, advises and assists patrons in the use of the collection,
represents the campus in resource sharing projects which enhance user services,
and assures that technology services are available to all. The director
participates in the UW Colleges Library Council and other committees and
organizations which benefit library and instructional technology.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Working within the framework of the campus mission and in consultation with
the Dean to develop policies, set goals, priorities, objectives and plan for the
future of the UWMC library, media services and instructional technologies
Set work schedules, supervise and evaluate academic and classified staff who
work in library and media services/instructional technology, and coordinate and
participate in technology training for staff
Plan, administer and disburse budgets for the library, media
services/instructional technology for resources, equipment and supplies. Seek
funding and alternative resources to enhance the library services, classroom
technologies, and campus infrastructure
Maintain the library as a user-friendly, technologically sophisticated
learning center with a strong customer service image; exercise leadership and
participate in providing a full-range of user services (library and
computer-related technologies) that meet the information needs of students,
faculty, and staff
With the reference staff, provide group instruction and individual reference
assistance on the use of library resources to students, faculty, and staff
Ensure adequate technology to support the needs of library users and programs;
work to explore and implement technology to better serve library patrons
Manage the library collection by providing leadership in acquisition,
collection development, maintenance, and de-selection; maintain the automated
holdings necessary for inventory and report data
Manage library lending and service agreements and all user services both on
and off campus
In consultation with the Office of Student Services, Business Office and
appropriate governance committees, develop and implement policies and procedures
relating to the library and technology (fines, fees, holds, disciplinary action,
etc.)
With the instructional technology staff, work closely with the Campus
Information and Instructional Technology Committee, the UW Colleges Information
and Instructional Technology Committee, Library Support Services, UW Colleges
CIO Office to coordinate library and campus network operations, infrastructure
and technology compatibilities
With the instructional technology staff, manage classroom technology, computer
labs, distance education technology and web page design and maintenance
Work with campus building committees to oversee the design, and furnishing of,
technology-enhanced classrooms and conference rooms to assure compatibility with
current technologies
Maintain professional knowledge of library and information science;
communicate new developments and initiatives to the Dean and campus community;
keep current with developments in information technology and instructional media
and implement their relationship to the library as a teaching and learning
resource
Establish goodwill and working relationships with a variety of external groups
and organizations for the benefit of the campus by representing the university
in the community, state and region on projects and committees that support
resource sharing, technology improvements and campus issues; actively
participate in campus and university-wide planning and governance activities;
participate in local, state, and national professional organizations and
activities
Other duties as assigned by the dean
To learn more about UW-Marathon County, see
www.uwmc.uwc.edu
QUALIFICATIONS
MLS with 5 years experience required.
Management and IT experience preferred.
SALARY
$62,854 with full benefits
BENEFITS
Please see www.uwsa.edu/hr/benefits
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Review of applications will begin on June 2, 2008.
Electronic submission required.
Submit the following materials to:
libdirmth@uwc.edu
Cover letter of application
Current resume
Contact information for three current references
Unofficial or copies of college/university transcripts
Materials that cannot be sent electronically may be mailed to:
Charlene Schmidt
UW-Marathon County
518 S. 7th Avenue
Wausau, WI 54401
Application must be accompanied by a statement of whether the applicant wishes
to have the application held in confidence or made available to the public upon
request. If requested, confidentiality of an applicant can be maintained until
an applicant is deemed a finalist in the search.
Employment will require a criminal background check.
UW-Marathon County is an AA/EO employer and encourages women, members of
minority groups, and veterans, to apply.