[Asis-l] Position Announcement: Assessment Librarian; University of Tennessee, Knoxville

[Library Vacancy]

Assessment Librarian

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE LIBRARIES

 

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) Libraries invites applications
for the newly created position of Assessment Librarian. The Assessment
Librarian fosters a culture of assessment within the University Libraries
and leads the design and implementation of a successful, sustainable
assessment program. Engaging staff throughout the Libraries, the Assessment
Librarian analyzes systems and services for continuous improvement. Working
closely with library leaders to document and disseminate assessment results,
the Assessment Librarian helps to incorporate the knowledge gained through
assessment into library strategic planning and decision-making. The UT
Knoxville campus seeks candidates who have the ability to contribute in
meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University.
Required Qualifications: ALA accredited master's degree. Demonstrated
understanding of quantitative and qualitative assessment methodologies and
their application in academic libraries. Experience conducting analysis and
creating customized reports using statistical software applications (such as
Excel, SPSS, atlas.ti).  Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team
environment, as well as independently.  Excellent communication and
interpersonal skills.  Strong problem solving, organizational, and
presentation skills. Commitment to research and creative achievement in a
tenure-track faculty position. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated
successful project management skills. Experience working with
library-specific assessment tools in an academic or research library
environment. Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2011 and
continue until the position is filled. Send cover letter addressing the
above qualifications, a current resume, and the names, addresses, e-mail
addresses, and telephone numbers of three recent references to: Elizabeth
Greene, Library Personnel & Procurement, 1015 Volunteer Blvd., Knoxville, TN
37996-1000. Application materials may be sent via email attachment to
<mailto:ejgreene at utk.edu> ejgreene at utk.edu. Additional information about
this position and the UT community is available at
<http://www.lib.utk.edu/employ/faculty/assessmentlibrn.html>
http://www.lib.utk.edu/employ/faculty/assessmentlibrn.html.  The University
of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution
in the provision of its education and employment programs and services.  All
qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital
status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental
disability, or covered veteran status.

 

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