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Subject: Position Opening - Head, Science Libraries, University of Oregon
Date: Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:05:50 -0800
From: Kathy Stroud <[log in to unmask]>
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HEAD, SCIENCE LIBRARIES
The University of Oregon Libraries seeks a forward-thinking,
collaborative and service-oriented colleague for the position of Head,
Science Libraries. The successful candidate will be a proven leader and
demonstrate an active interest in scientific inquiry, research methods
and information technology as it relates to the scientific disciplines.
The incumbent will provide leadership within the evolving scholarly
information environment by shaping services to enhance learning,
collaboration, open-access publishing and the management of research
data. The Head, Science Libraries will also play a critical role in
the major planning and fund-raising effort to renovate and expand the
Science Library on campus.
The UO Libraries are committed to improving user experiences, and the
Head, Science Libraries will directly, and via staff, help meet research
and instruction needs of students and faculty in biology, chemistry,
computer and information science, environmental science, environmental
studies, geological science, human physiology, marine biology,
mathematics and physics. The successful candidate will support and
enhance a diverse learning and working environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The department head will oversee and coordinate the operations of three
libraries: the main Science Library, the Mathematics Library, and the
Oregon Institute of Marine Biology Library. This position is responsible
for leading Science Libraries staff (four librarians, one manager, two
staff, and 5FTE student workers), for guiding reference and access
service needs within the Science Libraries, and serving as a subject
specialist liaison to academic departments within the science
disciplines. The person in this position will be expected to articulate
a clear vision for the department and implement best practices. With
the transition to electronic resources nearly complete, a major
responsibility will include consolidating print resources and the
redesign of space. Other duties and projects may be assigned.
Qualifications:
Required: ALA-accredited master's degree; proven skill in providing
science information services; successful experience managing, leading
and communicating with staff at all levels; demonstrated ability to
manage multiple responsibilities in a dynamic and changing environment;
demonstrated experience managing projects; and excellent oral and
written communication skills. Desired: Three-to-five years
progressively responsible experience as a manager; and demonstrated
record of achievement in national professional associations.
Salary & Benefits:
Salary commensurate with education and experience. For UO benefits
details, see: http://hr.uoregon.edu/benefits.
Application Deadline:
Applications received by April 8, 2011 will receive priority
consideration. Application review begins immediately and will continue
until position is filled.
To Apply:
Send Word or PDF attachments via e-mail and include the following: cover
letter, resume, and names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail
addresses of four references (one of whom must be indicated as your most
current supervisor) to Ms. Laine Stambaugh, Director, Library Human
Resources, 1299 University of Oregon Libraries, Eugene, OR 97403-1299
at: [log in to unmask]
For more details, see: http://hr.uoregon.edu/jobs/unclassified.php?id=3325.
The University of Oregon is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity/ADA-compliant institution committed to cultural diversity.
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Kathy Stroud
David and Nancy Petrone Map/GIS Librarian
Knight Library
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-1299
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