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Date: Fri, 15 May 1998 11:19:48 -0400
From: Maggie Horn <mehorn@CNSVAX.ALBANY.EDU>
Subject: Position Open -- Assistant Director

Being crossposted to different lists, please excuse the duplication.

>POSITION:  Assistant Director for Technical Services & Systems
>
>RESPONSIBILITIES:  The Assistant Director for Technical Services and
>Systems leads and administers the Technical Services Division, which
>consists of the following departments: Acquisitions; Cataloging;
>Database Maintenance, Processing and Bindery; and Library Systems.
>Responsibilities include coordination to ensure the overall operational
>effectiveness of the division, planning, policy and budget development,
>fiscal management, and supervision of staff.  The Assistant Director
>works in a collaborative mode with a team-centered approach to problem
>solving.  As a member of the senior administrative group, the
>Assistant Director shares responsibility for developing and implementing
>the mission and goals and broad policy directions of the University
>Libraries and coordinating initiatives with other Assistant Directors and
>library managers.  The Assistant Director participates in leading the
>dynamic process of change in the transition to the digital library in a
>networked research environment.  Reports to the Dean and Director of
>Libraries.  Research, publication and service to the Libraries, university
>and profession are expected to satisfy criteria for continuing appointment
>and promotion.
>
>QUALIFICATIONS:  Graduate degree in librarianship from an
>ALA-accredited institution or foreign equivalent.  Minimum of five
>years of providing successful leadership in progressively more
>demanding technical services management roles in research libraries.
>Must have broad knowledge and proven expertise in technical services
>operations in a medium or large research library.  Must have thorough
>knowledge of library systems applications.  Must demonstrate a vision
>for providing information services in a research environment that is
>responsive to current trends and anticipates future needs.  Must
>demonstrate strong leadership, analytical, interpersonal, communication
>and supervisory skills, and an ability to manage change.  Highly
>desirable: experience planning and administering library-wide
>information systems and related technology.
>
>SALARY:  From $52,000, plus administrative stipend.  Commensurate
>with education and experience.
>
>TERMS & BENEFITS:  Twelve month appointment; sick leave and
>annual leave @ 1.25 days each per month; health insurance, major
>medical or Health Maintenance Organization.  Social Security
>coverage. TIAA/CREF or New York State Teachers Retirement available
>(employee contribution rate = 3%).
>
>CAMPUS & COMMUNITY:  The University at Albany is the oldest
>state chartered public institution of higher education in New York.
>Established in 1844, Albany celebrated its sesquicentennial in 1994.
>Designated as a University Center of the State University of New York,
>Albany has a broad mission of undergraduate and graduate education,
>research and public service.  More than 16,000 students are enrolled in
>the eight degree-granting schools and colleges of the University,
>which is noted for its achievement of both diversity and excellence.
>
>       The Albany area provides a wide range of cultural and recreational
>opportunities.         The University is located in New York's Capital Region,
>150 miles north of New York City, 150 miles west of Boston.  The Capital
>Region has a population of approximately 750,000.
>
>APPLY TO:  Christine M. Travis,  Library Personnel Officer
>          University Libraries - UL-112
>          University at Albany
>          State University of New York
>          1400 Washington Avenue
>          Albany, New York 12222
>
>DEADLINE:  Review of letters of application and resumes will begin
>June 20, 1998.  Please include the names, addresses, and phone
>numbers of three references that may be contacted.
>
>
>THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
>

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Marguerite E. "Maggie" Horn
Head, Cataloging Department
University at Albany, State University of New York
University Libraries
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12222
(518) 442-3633
Fax: (518) 442-3630
mehorn@cnsvax.albany.edu

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