Program Director Content Acquisition and Resource Sharing (CARS)
Company: UC San Diego Library
Location: La Jolla
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Program Director
Content Acquisition and Resource Sharing (CARS)
The University of California, San Diego Library seeks creative,
collaborative, and service-oriented applicants for the position of
Program Director for our Content Acquisition and Resource Sharing
(CARS) Program (Assistant, Associate or Full Librarian). CARS
provides direct support for all activities related to resource
acquisition, both print and electronic. This includes providing
direct support for consortial acquisitions work serving the
collective University of California Libraries' shared resources.
CARS also supports resource sharing activities between University
of California campuses, Cal State Universities, and other state and
local consortia. This position offers opportunities to provide
leadership in CARS strategic program development and to work
closely with partner programs and the California Digital Library
(CDL) in the development of the Library's resource holdings.
Responsibilities of the Position
Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Scholarly
Resources and Services (AUL SRS), the Program Director of CARS
provides innovative vision, leadership and management for all
programmatic, administrative, and operational activities of the
unit. Lead and manage all staff assigned to CARS including 4 unit
heads who oversee specific work areas.Ensure cross-program
coordination involved in the implementation and delivery of content
acquisition and resource sharing services, in particular between
this program and the Collection Development and Management
program.Work closely with the California Digital Library (CDL) in
the supervision and work direction of the UCSD Library hosted CDL
Acquisitions Division.Supervise academic and/or staff employees
including hiring, evaluating, training, and developing direct and
indirect reports.Perform staffing, budget, and resource analysis
for the CARS program.Support Library collection budget planning
working closely with Library Financial Services among others.Evolve
and modify program scope, services, procedures, and practices
consistent with the goals and mission of the Library and in
response to program evaluation and assessment, changes in user
needs, and changes in available resources.Collaborate with other
Library programs to fulfill the program's mission and carry out
program activities. An example includes working with Scholarship
Tools and Methods to apply repository options for stewardship of
digital assets acquired without a management platform. About The
Library
The UC San Diego Library, ranked among the top 25 public academic
research libraries in the nation, plays an integral role in
advancing and supporting the university's research, teaching,
patient care, and public service mission. The goal of the library
is to serve the University's vision to be a student-centered,
research-focused, service-oriented public university. It
accomplishes this through support of student and faculty success,
support of research and learning through information resources, by
serving as a place of community and inspiration, and by extending
the impact of UC San Diego research through investments and
innovation in scholarly communication and research data. In service
of these priorities UC San Diego Library has 180 staff and an
annual budget of approximately $32 million. UC San Diego Library
serves the entire UC San Diego community and is committed to
building a Library that reflects and supports our community's
values. The incumbent should be committed to building an inclusive,
equitable and diverse culture. About the Program
The Content Acquisition and Resource Sharing Program (CARS)
supports the university's mission of research, teaching, and public
service by acquiring materials as efficiently as possible and on
the best possible terms. CARS provides access to these resources as
well as to those not available at UCSD along with offering
assistance in using the appropriate tools to locate and/or request
such resources. The Program also supports strategic financial
analysis for the Library's collections budget. CARS emphasizes
efficiency, excellence in customer service, and innovation.
Core roles include: Acquiring and licensing print and electronic
content in support of the University's missionReceiving and
managing cataloging records for all vendor-provided shelf-ready
materials, regardless of language, format or location. CARS will
download the vendor records at time of receipt (they usually come
with electronic invoicing). Metadata Services will handle authority
work and establish the standards for the vendor records. Discovery
records for DDA are handled within CARS.Providing, maintaining and
troubleshooting electronic access to UCSD licensed content for the
University campus (includes UCSD Health System) and UCSD faculty,
staff and students using the UCSD secure network from remote
locations.Interlibrary Loan (Lending and Borrowing) and Document
Delivery from UC collections to UCSD patrons.Coordinate payment for
purchased and licensed content in concert with Library Financial
Services.Proactively provide data and analysis for library senior
leadership and campus stakeholders.Receiving and disposition of
gifts of books, journals and media from donors.Actively participate
in responding to patron questions regarding our services.
Librarians at UC San Diego are academic appointees and entitled to
appropriate professional leave and all other perquisites granted to
non-faculty academic personnel. UC San Diego Librarians are
expected to participate in library-wide and system-wide planning
and governance and to be professionally active. To foster the best
possible working and learning environment, all library staff at UC
San Diego strive to cultivate a rich and diverse academic
environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying
social, economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, and those with
disabilities. For more information, please review the -UC San Diego
Principles of Community. We also encourage the opportunity to build
a network of peers that share your similar passions and interests
through the -UCSD Staff Associations -network. About the
University
With 42,800 students, UC San Diego is dedicated to the advancement
of knowledge through excellence in education and research. UC San
Diego has been recognized as one of the top 10 public universities
in the nation by US News & World Report, as well as one of the top
schools for medical research. UC San Diego is also in the top 10 of
all universities in the nation in receiving federal R&D
research grants. Compensation: Salary and level of appointment in
the Librarian series commensurate with qualifications and
experience and based on the University of California pay scales.
Partner Opportunities Program: UC San Diego recognizes that your
employment decisions may involve dual career considerations. UCSD
provides online and in-person career and relocation assistance to
spouses and partners of academic appointees. QUALIFICATIONSBasic
qualifications -(required at time of application) --- MLS/MLIS or
equivalent advanced degree. Other appropriate degree or equivalent
experience in one or more fields related to library services may be
substituted.
--- Demonstrated experience in a library supervisory position
related to content acquisitions.
--- Ability to set priorities, make informed decisions, and build
team motivation and consensus.
--- Demonstrated expertise in the area of content acquisitions, e
resource licensing and resource sharing.
--- Demonstrated cultural competence and ability to provide
leadership in ways that increase equity and inclusion.
--- Excellent analytical and organizational skills and ability to
plan, document, and complete projects.
--- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
--- Commitment to excellence in service and ability to work both
independently and collaboratively with faculty, students, staff and
colleagues from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Preferred
qualifications --- Five or more years of supervisory experience in
an academic or research library.
--- Demonstrated ability to guide professional growth and develop
leadership skills of staff under their direction.
--- Professional service or scholarship related to content
acquisitions and resource sharing in an academic library.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTSDocument requirements Curriculum Vitae -
Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Statement of
Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past
or potential contributions to diversity. See our -Faculty Equity
-site for more information. Misc / Additional (Optional) Reference
requirements3 required (contact information only)Apply link:
-https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03147 Help contact:
-eescobar@ucsd.edu CAMPUS INFORMATION The University of California,
San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected
categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. As a
condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the
University of California -SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program
Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof
of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for
Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious
Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the
applicable deadline. For new University of California employees,
the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of
employment. The University of California prohibits -smoking and
tobacco -use at all University controlled properties. The UC San
Diego Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at:
-https://www.police.ucsd.edu/docs/annualclery.pdf. This report
provides crime and fire statistics, as well as institutional policy
statement & procedures. Contact the UC San Diego Police Department
at (858) 534-4361 if you want to obtain paper copies of this
report. JOB LOCATIONLa Jolla, CALibrary Journal Job Zone. Keywords:
Acquisitions Librarian, Location: La Jolla, CA - 92093
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