Position Available: University of Florida Health Science Center Library Assistant Director for Access Services The University of Florida Health Science Center Library (HSCL) invites applications for the position of Assistant Director for Access Services. The HSCL is one of the largest health science libraries in the Southeast. The Library serves faculty, staff and students in the Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Health Professions, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine and Shands HealthCare hospitals and health system. The Library's user population includes 6,000 faculty and staff and over 3,700 students. Borland Library, a branch library located on the Jacksonville campus of the HSC and a reading room at the College of Veterinary Medicine are a part of the Health Science Center Libraries. Reporting to the Library Director, the Assistant Director for Access Services is responsible for the overall management of Access Services, including Circulation, Interlibrary Loan/Document Delivery, Media Reserve and the Veterinary Medicine Reading Room. The Assistant Director for Access Services collects and analyzes library statistics, evaluates workflow, establishes policies and procedures (including compliance with Cost Accounting Standards for chargeable services), prepares reports, develops and administers staff training programs, and serves as the library's representative on state and university library committees dealing with collection access issues. Special emphasis is placed on contributing to the development of electronic tools to improve access to HSCL resources and services, both locally or from a distance, and the development of electronic reserves. Includes administrative responsibility for HSCL facility maintenance and renovation. Also responsible for the supervision of the Coordinator for Circulation and the Supervisor for Interlibrary Loan/Document Delivery, and oversees the selection, training and evaluation of 15 FTE staff members in these areas. As a member of the senior management team, the Assistant Director for Access Services participates in planning and implementing new services for the library; works in coordination with other senior management team members to provide efficient, comprehensive and timely customer service; and contributes to long range planning. Special responsibility includes oversight of the Library's staff development program. Required qualifications: Masters degree in Library or information science from an ALA accredited library school. A minimum of three years experience as a librarian in a health sciences, academic or life sciences library. Supervisory experience. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks. Outstanding interpersonal skills and strong service orientation. Flexibility and ability to thrive in a changing environment. Strong leadership and facilitation skills. Desired qualifications: Member or provisional member of the Medical Library Association's Academy of Health Information Professionals or eligible for membership within the first year of employment. Experience in providing access services to library users in an academic health science center or large teaching hospital, preferably in a managerial position. Please email [log in to unmask] for full position description. Salary: Negotiable depending on qualifications and experience. Minimum: $40,000 Benefits: 1. Twenty-two vacation days and 13 sick leave days annually 2. TIAA/CREF or other retirement options, usual insurance benefits 3. No state or local income taxes Application procedure: The deadline for applications is July 23, 1999. Send your resume and the names of three references to: Faith A. Meakin Director, Health Science Center Libraries University of Florida P.O. Box 100206 Gainesville, FL 32610-0206 The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages minority candidates to apply. Tara M. Tobin Reference Librarian Health Science Center Library University of Florida P.O. Box 100206 Gainesville, FL 32610 (352) 392-1390 [log in to unmask]