>
> From:
> "Jennifer A. Keach" <keachja_at_jmu.edu>
>
>
> Colleagues:
>
> I'm excited to announce two new librarian positions at James Madison
> University, described below. More details on both positions can be
> found on the JMU Libraries employment information page at
> http://www.lib.jmu.edu/employment. Review of applications will begin
> on Jan. 5 and continue until the positions are filled.
>
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>
> *Director of Public Services*
>
> James Madison University invites applications for the position of
> Director of Public Services. The Director will oversee public services
> in Carrier Library and also take a leadership role in coordinating
> with related departments across Libraries and Educational Technologies
> to accomplish strategic goals related to public services and the
> liaison program.
>
> *Duties and Responsibilities*
>
> Reporting to the Associate Dean, Libraries and Educational
> Technologies, the Director will oversee public services in Carrier
> Library including learning commons/reference, information literacy,
> and circulation. The Director will also take a leadership role in
> coordinating with related departments across Libraries and Educational
> Technologies to accomplish our strategic goals related to public
> services and the liaison program. With approximately six direct
> reports, the Director will oversee a public services staff in Carrier
> Library which includes nine librarians, six full-time staff, and eight
> part-time staff. The Director will work with the public services staff
> to implement our evolving vision for flexible, user-centered services
> based on a learning commons philosophy. The Director will bring vision
> and leadership to planning, implementing, promoting, and evaluating
> user-centered services. The successful candidate will foster an
> environment that promotes communication, innovation, and
> collaboration. Carrier Library has a focus on supporting programs in
> the humanities and social sciences as well as general undergraduate
> needs, so in addition to leadership responsibilities the Director will
> also serve as liaison librarian to an academic program in the
> humanities or social sciences. The Director will participate in
> library-wide and campus-wide projects and will serve on the Dean’s
> management council.
>
> *Qualifications*
>
> ALA accredited MLS. Excellent interpersonal, communication,
> analytical, planning, organizational, and leadership skills. Knowledge
> of trends in higher education and a clearly articulated vision for the
> future of academic library services. Knowledge of current and emerging
> technologies and demonstrated ability to creatively apply technologies
> to enrich the experience of learners and scholars. Commitment to
> providing excellent user-centered services. Demonstrated ability to
> lead and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment. At least five
> years academic library experience including experience managing
> library services and supervising staff.
>
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>
> *Assistant Director of Public Services*
>
> James Madison University seeks an innovative, dynamic librarian for a
> new position of Assistant Director of Public Services. This position
> will manage the implementation, operation, evaluation, and promotion
> of the learning commons service model in Carrier Library, working
> collaboratively with public services staff and other partners.
>
> *Duties and Responsibilities*
>
> Reporting to the Director of Public Services, the Assistant Director
> will manage the implementation, operation, evaluation, and promotion
> of the learning commons service model in Carrier Library. The
> successful candidate will take a leadership role in shaping our
> evolving learning commons philosophy and will enthusiastically embrace
> the challenge of reinventing traditional reference and information
> services. The Assistant Director will supervise staff in the learning
> commons department, approximately five full-time staff and librarians
> plus part-time positions, and will collaborate with public services
> colleagues to fully develop the Carrier Library learning commons
> including coordinating a staff training program which supports the new
> service model. The Assistant Director will also cultivate
> collaboration with related service areas, technology support staff,
> and potential partners in academic support programs on campus. The
> Assistant Director will work closely with the Director on the overall
> management of Carrier Library public services. Carrier Library has a
> focus on supporting programs in the humanities and social sciences as
> well as general undergraduate needs, so in addition to management
> responsibilities the Assistant Director will also serve as liaison
> librarian to an academic program in the humanities or social sciences.
> The Assistant Director will participate in library-wide and
> campus-wide projects.
>
> *Qualifications*
>
> ALA accredited MLS. Excellent interpersonal, communication,
> analytical, planning, and organizational skills. Experience with
> reference or learning commons service. Knowledge of undergraduate
> student information and technology needs. Commitment to providing
> excellent user-centered services. Knowledge of current and emerging
> technologies and experience providing web-based services. Ability to
> develop effective training programs for staff. Experience with library
> instruction preferred. Ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative
> environment. At least three years academic library experience with
> some supervisory experience preferred.
>
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>
> The JMU Libraries (Carrier Library, the new East Campus Library, and
> the Music Library) are part of the Libraries and Educational
> Technologies division which has the mission of enriching our
> communities by building learning and information environments where
> people connect with ideas and each other to discover, create and share
> knowledge. JMU librarians enjoy faculty status and participate in a
> strong liaison program where each librarian works with at least one
> academic program to provide research assistance, library instruction,
> and collection development. Our nationally recognized instruction
> program promotes information literacy through both classroom and
> web-based instruction.
>
> We invite candidates from diverse backgrounds who will contribute
> affirmatively and creatively to the university's multicultural
> environment. Our goal is for our employees to reflect the rich mix of
> backgrounds, life experiences, cultures, perspectives and world views
> that is found within our university community.
>
> Located in the beautiful, historic Shenandoah Valley about 2 hours
> southwest of Washington D.C., JMU is a public, comprehensive
> university offering high-quality, innovative programs to a student
> population of about 17,000. JMU has been ranked by U.S. News and World
> Report as the top-rated public regional university in the South for
> twelve straight years. The university is consistently ranked among the
> nation's most wired universities. For additional information visit the
> library web site at http://www.lib.jmu.edu/
>
>
>
> Jennifer Keach
> Director of Digital Services
> Libraries & Educational Technologies
> James Madison University
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Received on Sun Nov 23 2008 - 15:15:34 EST