THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO LIBRARY
Assistant Director for Humanities and Social Sciences
The University of Chicago Library seeks candidates for the position of Assistant
Director for Humanities and Social Sciences. This position serves as the chief
collection development officer for the Library; manages and directs the
Humanities and Social Sciences Division, including collection development and
reference and information services; participates as a senior administrative
officer in Library-wide planning, policy development, and budget formulation;
represents the Library on collection development issues with University
constituencies and in regional and national forums; and works with colleagues in
consortial endeavors. Reporting to the Library Director, the Assistant Director
for Humanities and Social Sciences is responsible for the development and
enhancement of print and electronic collections and for overseeing the provision
of research and instructional services in the humanities and social sciences,
within the context of a changing educational and technological environment.
This position participates in Library development activities, supports
development efforts of bibliographers; initiates and encourages proposals to
secure grants and gifts for collections, and participates in professional
organizations and activities.
Qualifications: Broad perspective and knowledge of research librarianship and
higher education environment; demonstrated understanding of current issues and
trends in research libraries, especially as they relate to collection
development and public services; demonstrated broad familiarity with humanities
and social sciences scholarship and with research materials, a significant
portion of which are in foreign languages, required to support research and
instruction in humanities and social sciences and demonstrated interest in
public services in research libraries and strategies for providing reference and
information services.
MLS or Ph.D. in a humanities or social sciences discipline, substantial
management experience in a major research library, with increasing managerial
experience, participation in professional activities and organizations,
experience working in a consortial environment preferred, excellent
interpersonal skills, ability to develop successful working relationships with
colleagues, staff, faculty, and donors; demonstrated excellent oral and written
communication skills; excellent management and leadership skills; excellent
negotiating skills; excellent conceptual and analytical skills are all required.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Appointment salary based on qualifications and experience.
Benefits include retirement plan, insurance, and paid time off. There is at
tuition benefit plan for college age and younger children.
APPLICATION: should include resume and names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and
telephone numbers of three references. Review of application will begin upon
receipt and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by
April 1, 2000, will be assured consideration. Applications may be sent by
e-mail to personnel_at_lib.uchicago.edu with attention to Denise Weintraub.
Applications may also be sent to the Personnel Office, The University of Chicago
Library, 1100 East 57th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60637. EOE
Received on Thu Jan 27 2000 - 05:59:14 EST