Job available at Cornell

[Michael Engle]

The following is a job opening at the cornell University Library that I
thought might be of interest to some members of Web4Lib.

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CORNELL UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

ASSOCIATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN
FOR
LIBRARY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
(New Position)


The Cornell University Library seeks a dynamic leader to direct information
technology efforts and to coordinate the development of the Cornell
digital library.  Cornell University Library (CUL) is one of the dozen
largest academic research libraries in the United States.

Cornell's integrated library system controls over three million
bibliographic records and provides a gateway to a rapidly expanding
collection of electronic resources.  The Library is searching for a
next-generation library management system.  CUL is actively incorporating
new technologies to support teaching and research through an electronic
text center, electronic reserves, geographic information systems, digital
exhibits, and numerous electronic reference services.  The Digital Access
Coalition, administered by CUL, is embarking on the digitization of over
20,000 objects in the Johnson Museum of Art.  The Library also enjoys a
cooperative relationship with Cornell Information Technologies (the center
for computing at Cornell) and the Department of Computer Science, and is a
member of the National Digital Library Federation.

The Associate University Librarian for Library Information Technologies,
one of three AULs reporting to the University Librarian, will be a member
of the senior management team, and will manage nine regular and two
temporary staff, including the Library Technology Department and a new
digital library unit.  Successful candidates shall have demonstrated
excellent administrative, planning, leadership, analytic, and communication
skills.  In addition, the candidate must have the capacity to view issues
from a broad library and university-wide perspective and to work
effectively with others.

Responsibilities
Assume library-wide responsibility for planning digital library
initiatives, leading in creating innovative, user-responsive electronic
services and resources.  Represent CUL at national and international forums
on digital libraries and networked information.  Prepare budgets and
monitor expenses for library technology.  Collaborate with library staff,
faculty, students, and academic computing colleagues to develop the Cornell
digital library and ensure high quality, responsive, enterprise-wide
electronic library support.

Qualifications
MLS, equivalent, or relevant graduate degree.  Knowledge of digital
applications; expertise in converting traditional library collections into
digital formats.  Demonstrated leadership/management experience along with
the strong collegial skills necessary for developing collaborative projects
with various campus units.  Successful experience working with vendors and
external funding constituents.  Demonstrated planning skills.  Demonstrated
creativity in the application of emerging technologies, a record of ongoing
professional development, the ability to transform vision into reality, and
a willingness to work in a highly challenging, dynamically evolving,
complex and sometimes ambiguous environment.  Experience in establishing
priorities and initiating/implementing new digital projects.  Commitment to
excellence in service.

Salary  Competitive, based on qualifications

Applications requested by June 15, 1997, but will be accepted until
position is filled.

Apply to:
Ann Dyckman, Director
Library Human Resources
201 Olin Library
Cornell University
Ithaca, New York 14853-5301
Please send cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses and phone
numbers of three references

Cornell University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
strongly committed to diversity. We value qualified candidates who can
bring to our community a variety of backgrounds and experiences.


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  Michael O. Engle                        E-MAIL:   moe1 at cornell.edu
  Electronic Text Coordinator
  Reference Division,  Olin*Kroch*Uris Libraries
  106A Olin Library, Cornell University
  Ithaca, NY  14853
  PHONE:  (607) 255-1884  *  FAX: (607) 255-9346

  Electronic Text Center:
http://www.library.cornell.edu/okuref/cet/cet.html
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