Drexel University Libraries are seeking a highly-motivated,
service-oriented individual to serve as Head of Information Services
at W. W. Hagerty Library. The successful candidate will lead and
manage W.W. Hagerty Library's Information Services Department, which
is responsible for reference service, research consultations,
instructional programs, outreach, faculty liaison, web development,
and collection development in all areas except health sciences and
law. We are looking for an individual with a mentoring leadership
style that empowers others to excel. The Head of Information Services
supervises seven professional staff, two support staff, and several
part-time staff. He/she reports to the Director of Libraries, and is
a key member of the Library's senior management team team and will
help formulate future library directions and priorities.
Drexel University, a pioneer in the use of technology in higher
education, is an accredited private non-profit institution located in
the city of Philadelphia, which offers undergraduate and/or graduate
education in arts and sciences, education, engineering, business,
information science, media arts, medicine, nursing, and public health.
The student population numbers more than 19,000. Most undergraduates
participate in the co-operative education program and combine work
with academics over a five-year college career. The Drexel University
Libraries offer services at three facilities: Hahnemann Library in
Center City and the Queen Lane Library primarily serve students,
faculty, and staff in the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Public
Health, while the Hagerty Library in University City primarily serves
the other colleges. Drexel is noted for its strong and extensive
electronic book and journal collections. The library staff consists of
32 professionals and 28 support staff.
For complete job description and to apply, please go to
www.drexeljobs.com, search on job title “Head, Information Services”
Received on Thu Mar 22 2007 - 00:54:14 EDT