From: James E Manasco <james.manasco_at_louisville.edu>
University of Louisville Libraries
Associate Dean, Collections & Scholarly Services
The University of Louisville (UofL) seeks an innovative,
forward-thinking librarian to fill the position of Associate Dean for
Collections and Scholarly Services. Reporting to the Dean of
University
Libraries, the Associate Dean for Collections and Scholarly Services
plays an essential role in the development and direction of the
Libraries* digital initiatives, collection development, and
preservation programs and oversees Ekstrom Library*s Special
Collections Department. The University Libraries
(http://library.louisville.edu) joined the 123-member Association of
Research Libraries (http://www.arl.org/) in 2002, an honor that
reflects
its stature as a major research library. The University of Louisville
(http://louisville.edu) is a Carnegie I research university with a
national reputation for its high-quality undergraduate program and
over
twenty nationally recognized research, graduate, and professional
programs, as well as a strong commitment to the community in which it
resides. The city of Louisville (http://www.loukymetro.org/) offers
hospitality, warmth and smaller city advantages like shorter commutes
and lower cost of living alongside major city amenities like
world-class
performing arts, great sports, incredible dining and a
nationally-acclaimed parks system.
Responsibilities:
Oversee and direct libraries-wide development of print and digital
collections in support of existing and emerging academic and research
needs of the university community
* Oversee and direct Special Collections, consisting of Rare
Books
& Photographic Archives
* Oversee and direct the Libraries* digital initiatives program
* Develop a preservation program for the libraries
* Collaborate with the Libraries Development Officer and others
on
campus to secure funding for initiatives relating to the areas
outlined
above
* Serve on the libraries senior administrative team
* Allocate and oversee expenditures of the materials budget
Minimum qualifications: Masters degree from an ALA-accredited
program;
ten years professional experience in progressively responsible
positions
in an academic or research library; supervisory experience;
substantial
knowledge of trends and best practices in collection development,
digital initiatives, special collections and preservation;
demonstrated
ability to develop new programs and services; excellent oral & written
communication skills; demonstrated leadership experience and
capabilities; strong record of publications, presentations and service
to the profession; demonstrated ability to work well with a diverse
group of colleagues; excellent organizational, time and project
management skills
Desirable Qualifications: Successful experience with securing external
funding; additional advanced degree
The appointment rank and salary will be commensurate with
qualifications. Annual minimum salary $70,000 and a comprehensive
benefits package and annual vacation of 22 working days. Library
faculty
appointments are tenure-track positions. Promotion and tenure require
demonstration of scholarship and other criteria.
Applications received by September 15, 2007 are given full
consideration in the initial screening. Applications are accepted
until
the position is filled. Submit an online application via UofL*s
Human
Resources office http://louisville.edu/jobs/ (Job ID #21793), and send
a
letter of application, resume, and name, address, phone number and
e-mail addresses of three references to:
Carrie Daniels, Associate Director, University Archives & Records
Center
University of Louisville Ekstrom Library, Louisville KY 40292.
Telephone: 502-852-6674 * Email: c0dani01_at_louisville.edu * Fax:
502-852-6673
The University of Louisville is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action
Employer committed to cultural diversity. Women and minorities are
encou
raged to apply.
James E. Manasco
Head, Collection Development and
Coordinator of Operations, Special Collections
University of Louisville
LL20 Ekstrom Library
2301 S. Third Street
Louisville, KY 40292
502-852-8731
Fax 502-852-8734
james.manasco_at_louisville.edu
Don't try to explain it, just bow your head
Breathe in, breathe out, move on.
--Jimmy Buffett
Received on Wed Jul 25 2007 - 00:40:38 EDT