Position Announcement (Connecticut)

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Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2003
From: Carolyn Coates (Eastern Connecticut Univ.) <CoatesC_at_easternct.edu>
Subject: Position Announcement

DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY SERVICES
Eastern Connecticut State University invites applications and nominations
in its search for an exemplary Director of Library Services to provide
leadership to the University's library services and programs.

Under the direction of the Vice President for Academic Affairs or designee
and in cooperation with the Chief Information Officer for technical
functions, the Director is responsible for administering an efficient and
effective modern library services involving the coordination, supervision,
and direction of all aspects of library operation including the following:
	*	Recommends policies and procedures to keep pace with
changing developments in the field;
	*	Assists management and relevant faculty committees in the
planning, design, implementation and evaluation of development and change
in the academic curriculum;
	*	Assumes a major role in the selection, development,
supervision, and evaluation of personnel;
	*	Plans, implements, and evaluates all programs and services
held within or by the library; Engages in long- and short-range planning
and sound management of library resources; Develops and administers the
library budget and facilitates the process of securing state appropriations
and other sources of funding;
	*	Works with librarians, faculty and administration to provide
the most appropriate collection of materials possible;
	*	Works with librarians and instructional faculty to provide
appropriate library instruction and programs within the academic mission of
the University;
	*	Introduces, directs, and evaluates the adoption of
technological advances, especially computer applications to primary library
functions such as acquisitions, cataloging, serials, and circulation
control;
	*	Develops and administers a reference service for print and
non-print materials, including access to databases;
	*	Develops and administers networks linking the University to
regional and statewide resources which support the multiple roles of the
University;
	*	Prepares and completes annual and other reports as needed;
	*	Performs other duties and responsibilities related to those
enumerated above which do not alter the basic level of responsibility of
the position.

Eastern Connecticut State University (<http://www.easternct.edu/>) is the
state's public liberal arts university, serving approximately 5,000 students
and located in historic Windham County, in the heart of eastern Connecticut.

The J. Eugene Smith Library (<http://library.easternct.edu/>) is a
state-of-the-art, award-winning library of 127,000 square feet, with over
250,000 volumes of print and electronic books, 120 databases, and over 900
seats.

Qualifications:  ALA-accredited MLS; Doctorate preferred; six years of
administrative experience in an academic library setting with experience in
personnel supervision, staff development and evaluation, team building,
strategic planning and budgeting, strong oral and written communication
skills; and a commitment to service excellence.

Salary Range: $70,928 - $105,528

Screening will begin immediately and will continue until the position is
filled. The projected starting date for this position is at the mutual
agreement of the University and successful candidate on or after August 8,
2003.

Please submit a letter of application, resume, and three current letters of
reference or nominations to:  Ms. Lisa Smith, Eastern Connecticut State
University, Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, 83 Windham
Street, Willimantic, CT  06226.

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