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Subject: Northwestern University Position Announcement
Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2007 10:23:10 -0500
From: Beth Clausen <[log in to unmask]>
Reply-To: Discussion of Government Document Issues
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Head, Government and Geographic Information and Data Services,
Northwestern University Library.
SUMMARY: Northwestern University Library seeks energetic, creative and
user-oriented candidates for the Head, Government and Geographic
Information and Data Services Department position. The increasingly
digital future of government information will require the head to develop
innovative methods of promoting and delivering government and geographic
information and data services to the university community. The
department head has primary responsibility for providing leadership,
vision and administration for the Department. Establishes goals,
objectives, policies and procedures and allocates resources of the
department; plans and implements departmental programs which enable
faculty, students, and the public to be aware of and effectively use the
collections; directs and participates in the department's daily
operations and services. The Head of Government and Geographic
Information and Data Services is a key member of the Public Services
Division management team and participates in the Library Management
Council, an advisory body to the University Librarian. QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: An MLS from an ALA accredited library school or equivalent
combination of education and relevant library experience. Minimum
of four years government documents experience in an academic, research or
large public library including supervisory experience. Knowledge of
the Federal Depository Library Program. Experience with government
information sources in all tangible and electronic formats. Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively with
all levels of staff and users in a challenging and rapidly changing
environment. Demonstrated commitment to government publications
librarianship and quality user services. The candidate should possess a
working knowledge of current and emerging technological developments to
enhance user services. Northwestern University Library, one of the oldest
and largest designated U.S. government document depositories in the
nation, is also a depository for State of Illinois, United Nations,
European Union and World Tourism Organization publications in all
formats. The Department provides data services through the Social
Science Data Services unit and digital mapping services including GIS.
ENVIRONMENT: Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, is a major
private university with an extensive library system. This includes the
Northwestern University Library, three branch libraries on the Evanston
Campus, and three libraries on the Chicago Campus. Northwestern
University Library is a member of the Association of Research Libraries
(ARL) and participates in programs of the Committee on Institutional
Cooperation (CIC). The holdings of the libraries total over 4 million
volumes. See more information about the Library at:
http://www.library.northwestern.edu. SALARY: Dependent on
qualifications and experience. TO APPLY: Send letter of application
and resume, including names of three references, to Peter J. Devlin,
Personnel Librarian, Northwestern University Library, 1970 Campus Drive,
Evanston, Illinois 60208-2300 or [log in to unmask]
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position
is filled. Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer. Employment eligibility verification required upon hire.
Beth E. Clausen
Head, Resource Sharing and Reserve Collections
Northwestern University Library
1970 Campus Drive
Evanston, IL 60208
847-491-2927
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Beth E. Clausen
Head, Resource Sharing and Reserve Collections
Acting Head, Government and Geographic Information and Data Services
Northwestern University Library
1970 Campus Drive
Evanston, IL 60208
847-491-2927
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