Position Announcement (Virginia)

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Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2004
From: Frances McCraw (Old Dominion Univ.) <fmccraw_at_odu.edu>
Subject: Position Announcement


Position is being cross-posted.

OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY
PERRY LIBRARY

ASSOCIATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN: We are seeking nominations/ applications
for the Associate University Librarian.  The successful candidate will
help
us shape the future of a growing research library, work collaborately to
build partnerships within and outside the library, and possess the
vision
to meet the changing teaching and research needs of the University
Community.  The successful candidate will show evidence of creativity,
initiative and flexibility, the ability to view issues from a broad
library
wide perspective, and will be professionally active at the campus,
state,
regional and national level. Responsibilities: Reporting to the
University
Librarian, the Associate University Librarian provides leadership and
managerial direction in the planning, developing and administering of
research and instruction services, distance learning, digital services,
and
bibliographic services. S/he works collaborately with the senior
administrative team on policy and service issues affecting all
functional
areas, budget allocations, human resources, development of
programs/services, space planning, fund raising and development. The AUL
directly supervises Access Services (including two branch libraries)
Bibliographic Services and Reference/ Research Services.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA accredited MLS; extensive library
management
experience with significant administrative, budget and personnel
experience; evidence of competence in strategic planning, managing
change,
budget planning, space planning and project management; broad, in depth
knowledge of technical and public service trends and developments in
academic libraries; knowledge of current trends in scholarly
communication
and emerging information technology; evidence of effective leadership
and
decision making ability and ability to create and foster a team
environment; evidence of professional contributions at all levels;
strong
communication and interpersonal skills; extensive experience in human
resource management including motivating, mentoring and coaching staff
and
supervisors and a commitment to staff development. Preferred: Advanced
graduate degree; collection development experience; experience in
working
with state and regional consortia; experience in library development,
fund
raising and grant funding

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications
and experience, plus excellent benefits

Old Dominion University is a state-supported institution with an
enrollment
of 21,000, is a leader in distance learning, and is a Carnegie Extensive
Doctoral/Research University.  The campus is located in the historic
port
city of Norfolk, VA.  Position announcement and description are
available
at http://www.lib.odu.edu/jobs   For campus information, check
http://web.odu.edu

DEADLINE:  Review of applications will begin October 11, 2004 and
continue
until the position is filled.  Position is available January 10, 2005.

CONTACT: Send a letter of application, resume and the names, addresses,
telephone numbers and e-mail addressed of three professional references
to:
Cynthia Swaine, Chair, Associate University Librarian Search Committee,
Perry Library, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529-0256
cswaine_at_odu.edu, (757) 683-4185

Old Dominion University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution and
requires compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

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