University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) - Academic Librarian

Location: USA - ME - Augusta

The University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) is one of seven universities in the University of Maine System. Its main campus is located in Augusta, Maine’s capital city, and is surrounded by scenic lake country and is readily accessible to winter and coastal recreational areas for which Maine is famous. UMA has a second campus located in Bangor, a city located in the heart of Maine. Bangor offers residents, and visitors alike, the best of both worlds: a friendly city that's filled with excitement, opportunity and activity, and serves as a gateway to the natural beauty of Maine. Known for its high-quality student support services and strong, caring faculty, UMA serves a mix of both traditional and non-traditional students and offers a wide array of educational programs including certificates, Associate’s degrees, and Baccalaureate degrees.

UMA is seeking a full-time Academic Librarian: Collection Development and Copyright to manage and perform collection development and copyright compliance activities, provide reference services to students and faculty, and participate in library instruction program. Responsibilities include: developing, planning, managing, policy making, and evaluating library collections; coordinating copyright compliance efforts; driving development of the physical and electronic collections; obtaining copyright clearance for materials used in UMA courses; facilitating copyright clearance for streaming media; staffing the reference desk and providing in-depth reference services. Salary: the normal hiring range is low-to-mid forties, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University offers an excellent fringe-benefits package.

The successful candidate must have:

• ALA-accredited MLS degree
• Minimum three years of professional experience in an academic library
• Knowledge of principles and practices of collection development
• Copyright management experience
• Commitment to high level of service to library users
• Interest in working with nontraditional students
• Knowledge of principles and practices related to library instruction, information literacy, and user education
• Project management experience
• Ability to work in a collaborative atmosphere which supports and encourages independent work
• Broad perspective on the work of academic libraries
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work in a climate of change and within a context of limited resources

Preference will be given to candidates with the following:

• Familiarity with Millennium or Sierra ILS
• Experience with the Conspectus model of Collection Development Policies
• Familiarity with a variety of budgeting and allocation techniques specific to libraries
• Experience working in a library consortium, especially one similar to URSUS
• Familiarity with University of Maine System structure
• Second graduate degree in a subject area

Review of applications begins immediately. Applications received after October 24 will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. Applicants must submit a completed Application for Salaried Employment; a letter of application; current resume; transcripts; and the names and daytime telephone numbers of three current professional references to: Administrative Services; ALCDC Search; University of Maine at Augusta; 46 University Drive; Augusta, ME 04330-9410. Interested candidates should visit the University’s web site at http://www.uma.edu/employment.html for additional information about the position and the employment application.

The successful candidate will be subject to a background check.

University of Maine at Augusta (www.uma.edu) is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. UMA is a member of the University of Maine System and a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award.
Effective January 1, 2013 UMA became a tobacco-free institution.



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