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Position # D98884<br>
Job Title Assistant University Librarian for Public
Services<br>
Department Library<br>
FTE 1.0 FTE, 12-month, benefits eligible<br>
Posted October 10, 2012<br>
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Portland State University, a thriving public university
based in downtown Portland, Oregon, seeks a dynamic,
experienced library professional to serve as Assistant
University Librarian for Public Services (AULPS). Comprising
eight schools and colleges, Portland State is the largest
academic institution in the Oregon University System and is
one of the 100 largest public universities in the nation,
enrolling 29,818 students in 99 bachelors, 89 masters, and
38 doctoral programs. Occupying an attractive central
location on the PSU campus, the Branford Price Millar
Library is an exceptional resource to support students and
faculty and also an active and influential member of the
Orbis Cascade Alliance, a library consortium of 36 higher
education institutions in Oregon and Washington. <br>
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The Assistant University Librarian for Public Services is a
full-time, unclassified, unrepresented faculty position,
reporting to the University Librarian. This position
provides leadership, vision, planning, budgeting,
assessment, and management for public service functions
within the scope of the Portland State and Library policies,
procedures, and strategic plans. The AULPS will be
responsible for active collaboration, within the Library and
at the campus and consortial level; effective leadership in
student and faculty-focused services and facilities; and the
AULPS must contribute to the profession through outstanding
professional service and scholarly activities, as well as
supporting library faculty in the promotion and tenure
process. <br>
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Responsibilities<br>
• Leads the operations of the Public Services groups;<br>
• Supervises and mentors the Public Services faculty
librarians, contributing to the evaluation of their
performance; <br>
• Plans, justifies, and monitors budgets related to
Public Services; <br>
• Continually evaluates and assesses the quality of
public services, making suggestions for greater efficiency,
cost containment, or service enhancements to meet goals
related to educational impact and learning outcomes; <br>
• Contributes to the Library’s long-range strategic
planning, establishing short- and long-range Public Services
goals and objectives, and positioning Public Services to
anticipate and meet the changing needs of library users; <br>
• Participates in broad oversight, decision making,
policy development, and alignment of resources for the
Library, as a member of the Administrative Leadership Team;<br>
• Works positively and productively in a changing
environment, providing a supportive work environment for
colleagues and a positive role model that demonstrates
professionalism, a strong public services commitment, and a
willingness to adapt to changes; <br>
• Develops and documents effective policies, procedures,
and standards of service; <br>
• Ensures effective training and professional development
of Public Services faculty and staff; <br>
• Cultivates and maintains strategic relationships with
the relevant campus units;<br>
• Serves at the Reference Desk, the Circulation Desk, and
provides classroom instruction if time permits;<br>
• Participates in development and fund-raising activities
for the Library;<br>
• Performs other duties as assigned.<br>
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Research/Scholarly Activities<br>
• Pursues an active publication and research agenda;<br>
• Meets expectations for faculty scholarship in
accordance with the Library and University’s promotion,
tenure, and post-tenure review guidelines.<br>
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University Service Activities<br>
• Participates in faculty governance activities within
the governance structure of the Portland State Library and
the University; <br>
• Contributes to the work of relevant committees and work
groups in the Library and the University;<br>
• Supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the
University and the Library;<br>
• Supports University and Library development efforts.<br>
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Professional Service Activities<br>
• Represents Portland State Library in regional and
national public service arenas;<br>
• Maintains current professional expertise through
participation in workshops, classes, professional
associations and networks, and through continued awareness
of the scholarly literature.<br>
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Essential Key Cultural Competencies<br>
• Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages,
and celebrates differences;<br>
• Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully
within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors,
orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds;<br>
• Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and
collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive
setting with a willingness to change for continual
improvement;<br>
• Adheres to all of PSU’s policies including the policy
on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the
Professional Standards of Conduct.<br>
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Required:<br>
• MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited program;<br>
• Record of experience in a public services working unit,
successful growth in library management and leadership, and
influence in professional associations and collaborative
groups, with a least 5 years of successful managerial and
supervisory experience equivalent to a department head level
or higher;<br>
• Record of scholarly accomplishments and professional
service for an appointment as a tenured associate or full
professor, or for a tenure-track appointment at assistant
professor;<br>
• Sound knowledge of issues and trends in academic
libraries and academia;<br>
• Excellent technical, analytical, interpersonal, and
communication skills; <br>
• Demonstrated planning, organizational, and project
management skills;<br>
• Evidence of administrative effectiveness and the
ability to work successfully as part of an academic
leadership team;<br>
• Demonstrated ability to work positively and
productively with diverse constituencies in a rapidly
changing environment.<br>
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Preferred:<br>
• Experience with methodologies and initiatives for the
assessment and improvement of library programs; <br>
• Experience working with new information technologies,
with an ability to use technology appropriately and
effectively in improving productivity and service delivery;<br>
• Future-oriented, with the ability to anticipate, adapt,
and respond to changing needs and priorities and to create
powerful outcomes for Library users; <br>
• Experience in effectively marketing products or
services to targeted groups or individuals;<br>
• Experience participating in development and
fund-raising activities. <br>
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Portland State University is an affirmative action, equal
opportunity employer, committed to the development of an
inclusive and diverse community. Candidates of all
backgrounds are encouraged. Screening of complete
applications will begin immediately and continue until
finalists have been identified. <br>
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The starting annual salary rate for this position will be
competitive, with an excellent benefits package including
comprehensive healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation
package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or
dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools.<br>
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Applicants should send a detailed letter of application, a
curriculum vita, and contact information for five references
to Stephanie Doig, Library Office Manager (<a
class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:smdoig@pdx.edu">smdoig@pdx.edu</a>,
503-725-4126). Electronic submission of applications and
correspondence is strongly preferred. Inquiries and
nominations can be submitted to the same e-mail address.<br>
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