Head of Public Services, Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, CA

Head of Public Services
Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, CA

Introduction:
The Graduate Theological Union Library is inviting applications for the position of Head of Public Services. For information about the Library, visit http://library.gtu.edu; for information about the Graduate Theological Union, visit www.gtu.edu. For a complete job description, email Caryl Woulfe at cwoulfe@gtu.edu.

Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the GTU library director, this position is responsible for developing policies and procedures related to the public services of the library and interpreting those policies to the GTU community; coordinating library access services (circulation, interlibrary loan, mailroom, and space/facilities management) and reference services; serving on the public service desks of the library; teaching in the library’s information literacy program; and overseeing aspects of the library’s technology program.

Minimum qualifications:
Education: undergraduate degree; MLS degree; master’s degree in a subject area, preferably in an area of religion or theology.

Ability to work independently and also as a member of the Library Management Team; strong service orientation and excellent communication skills; 5 to 10 years of experience in the circulation and reference departments of an academic library, preferably as a supervisor; experience using technology to advance library services. Willing to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Required / desired skills: experience using Innovative Interfaces’ ERM and WAM modules; experience in the management of electronic subscriptions; and basic HTML for updating web pages.

Salary and benefits:
Competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Application information: The position will remain open until filled; however, preference will be given to those applications received by May 31, 2007. Please submit cover letter, resume, 3 references (with contact information) and salary requirements by fax or email to:

GTU Library Director
Head of Public Services Search
2400 Ridge Road
Berkeley, CA 94709
Fax: 510-649-2508
E-mail: cwoulfe@gtu.edu

GTU is an Equal Opportunity Employer