From: "Susan J. Barnes" <sjb5_at_cornell.edu>
Position Reposted, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY:
Director,
Flower-Sprecher Veterinary Library
****NOTE: Representatives from Cornell will be at upcoming meetings of the
Medical Library, Special Library, and American Library Associations. If
you would like to meet with us in Chicago, Minneapolis, or New Orleans to
discuss this position, please email your resume (including which meeting
you're attending and which dates you'll be there) to Susan Barnes at
sjb5_at_cornell.edu or fax it to (607) 253-3080.****
Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a talented and dynamic
Director for its Veterinary Library.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Guide library in its partnership with College research,
teaching, clinical, and extension programs. Provide administrative vision
and leadership including effective management of financial, physical, and
human resources. Supervise and participate in collection development,
preservation, and public and technical services. Actively foster
innovation in information management; integrate electronic resources and
services into the library; and conduct creative outreach and instruction.
Contribute to research projects, professional activities, and development.
QUALIFICATIONS: MLS or equivalent graduate degree. Minimum five years of
professional library experience with significant portion in academia.
Highly desirable: experience in veterinary or biomedical librarianship and
a subject background in the life sciences. Demonstrated administrative
ability, collaborative and organizational strength, and strong
communication and interpersonal skills. Enthusiasm and optimism for
libraries' roles in the evolving information landscape. Knowledge of life
science -- especially biomedical and animal science -- resources in print,
electronic, and other formats. Excellent understanding of information
technologies' potential for enhancing services. Ability to motivate
personnel and operate within a collegial framework of faculty, staff,
students, and administrators. Demonstrated commitment to professional
growth and active involvement in professional activities.
The Flower-Sprecher Library (http://www.vet.cornell.edu/library), with a
$550,000 annual budget, 7 FTE staff, and one of the world's finest
collections of veterinary resources serves Cornell's College of Veterinary
Medicine (http://www.vet.cornell.edu). Located in a Veterinary Education
Center (opened in 1993) that includes multimedia teaching laboratories and
lecture halls, the library is a unit of the Cornell University Library
(http://www.campusgw.cornell.edu). Director reports to Dean of the
Veterinary College and also to AUL for Life Sciences. Cornell, a center
for digital library research and development, is in a beautiful location
(http://www.ithaca.ny.us).
APPLICATIONS requested by July 12, but will be accepted until the position
is filled.
Please send cover letter with resume and names, addresses and telephone
numbers of 3 references to Susan Markowitz, Director, Library Human
Resources, 201 Olin Library, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853-5301
Cornell University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
strongly committed to diversity. We value qualified candidates who can
bring to our community a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
Received on Wed Apr 28 1999 - 09:57:20 EDT