Syracuse University Library Head, Maps And Government Information Department POSITION SUMMARY: Provides leadership and management of the Syracuse University Library Maps and Government Information Department (MGI), which provides access, reference, and instructional services for research-level U.S. depository and cartographic collections. Leads department toward new digital initiatives, especially GIS. Organizes collections, and plans and supervises departmental processing operations. Supervises 1 librarian and 5 support staff. Reports to Head, Research and Information Services Division, which includes the MGI, Reference, and Fine Arts Departments. DUTIES: Plans, implements, and evaluates departmental programs and services, including reference and instructional services to students, faculty, and other users of U.S. and N.Y. State depository, UN and Council of Europe publications, cartographic materials, and a map room. Proposes and implements a GIS center as part of a major Library digital initiative. Oversees processing of documents and cartographic materials, in conjunction with technical services staff. Provides group and individual instruction and orientation in assigned areas, in coordination with User Education Librarian, including the creation of departmental information bulletins (print and Web-based) and MGI instructional resources. Provides reference service, including some evening and weekend duty. In coordination with other divisional staff, provides staff training and development. In coordination with other divisional staff, manages departmental electronic resources. Collaborates with teaching departments to identify needs for GIS and digital geospatial data; implements and oversees GIS technology and services. Serves as liaison to designated academic departments, working with faculty, colleagues, and the Associate University Librarian for Collection Development to develop Library collections in assigned subject areas, with responsibility for managing assigned fund codes. Works collegially with Public Services division and department heads to develop and implement effective service delivery. Serves on the university librarian's Cabinet, working closely with other department heads and administrators on long term planning and policy development, and on creative solutions to current library/information issues. Represents the department, Library and University in appropriate on- and off-campus settings. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Advanced degree from an ALA-accredited program; four or more years of experience with government publications and/or maps, preferably in a research setting; proven success in supervising, leading, and evaluating full-time staff; experience with electronic resources. In addition, the Library seeks to appoint a candidate with the best combination of the following qualifications: Experience with: Cartographic resources; GIS; Collection development; Library user education; Policy formulation and implementation; Computing technologies, including spreadsheets, word processing, html, and file transfer. Skills: Effective oral and written communication; Commitment to providing responsive and innovative services to a culturally and racially diverse campus; Ability to work cooperatively in a demanding and rapidly-changing environment; Organizational ability and time management; Leadership, analytical, problem solving and planning ability. Education/knowledge: Reading knowledge of European language(s); Second, relevant master's degree; Knowledge of emerging technologies, digital library applications, and networked information resources; Evidence of professional/scholarly activity; Broad understanding of the evolving role of the library in a student-centered research university. ENVIRONMENT: Syracuse University is an independent Research II University founded in 1870 and is a member of the Association of American Universities. Its thirteen schools and colleges, with 800 faculty, enroll over 12,000 undergraduate and 5,600 graduate and law students. The Library is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Research Libraries Group, OCLC, and other national and regional consortia. Library holdings approximate three million volumes. Its online system is Endeavor's Voyager. The Library is committed to the development of digital resources, and is working actively to encompass new digital initiatives. Planning is underway for the transformation of space and services in a building now housing science and technology resources. The Library is also committed to excellence in service and to providing responsive services to a culturally and racially diverse campus. Syracuse is situated in the rolling hills of upstate NY, within 250-300 miles of New York City, Boston, Philadelphia and Toronto. The University's attractive main campus is located just east of downtown Syracuse. Cultural opportunities abound, with a symphony orchestra, jazz festival, a nationally-recognized art museum and an Equity theater, along with excellent opportunities for sports and recreation. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Commensurate with education and experience. Minimum: $40,000. The University provides a generous benefits package, including TIAA/CREF (11% University contribution), health and dental plans, tuition remission, adoption assistance, insurance, and other work/life options and benefits. CONTACT: Send letter of application, resume, and names of three references to: Search Committee for Head, Maps and Government Information Department Syracuse University Library Office of Human Resources Syracuse University Syracuse, NY 13244-2010. Applications received by August 1, 1998 will receive first consideration. For information about the Library and University, see: http://libwww.syr.edu and http://www.syr.edu SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. *************************************************** Elizabeth Wallace Earth Sciences Librarian Science & Technology Libraries Syracuse University Library Syracuse, New York 13244-2010 *************************************************** [log in to unmask] http://web.syr.edu/~elwallac/ewlinks.htm (315) 443-2160 Phone (315) 443-5549 Fax --- End Forwarded Message ---