AUL for Engineering, Mathematics, and Physical Sciences, Cornell , University

[moe1 at cornell.edu]

Associate University Librarian
for
Engineering, Mathematics, and Physical Sciences
Cornell University Library

The Associate University Librarian (AUL) for Engineering, Mathematics, and
Physical Sciences will report directly to the University Librarian and will
serve on the Library Management Team that shares broadly the
responsibility for formulating and recommending policy for the Library.

The AUL for Engineering, Mathematics, and Physical Sciences will administer
the Engineering Library; the Mathematics Library; and the Physical Sciences
Library.  The three component libraries, which have a tradition of
cooperation, are being combined into a single administrative unit in 1998.
The AUL for Engineering, Mathematics, and Physical Sciences , who will hold
an endowed appointment, will coordinate the work of 20 staff, manage
collections of over 310,000 volumes, and administer a budget of over
$2,000,000.

The goal of the aggregation of the three separate libraries into a single
administrative unit is to increase the Library's ability to identify best
practices and expedite their dissemination throughout the library system;
to create a stronger voice for the science libraries on the University
Library's Management Team; to foster the consistent formulation and
application of information policies to improve service; to stimulate
innovation and creativity; to promote flexible sharing of staff engaged in
like and related activities; and to reflect the reality of
interdisciplinary resources and their use by scientists and others
throughout the Cornell University Library System.

Responsibilities
*Provide leadership, direction, and innovative long-range planning efforts
in support of the Library.
*Participate in general library administration and policy development on a
library-wide basis.
*Advance and facilitate coordination of collections, services, and staffing
among the Cornell science libraries.
*Maintain a strong relationship with faculty, deans, and directors
*Strengthen overall collections and relationships among collections
*Develop, negotiate, and administer the unit's budget
*Manage human resources -- motivate, create esprit de corps, and set
direction for an energetic, dedicated staff who enjoy change and challenge
*Provide leadership in implementing the digital library, working to improve
access to electronic and print resources
*Promote shared responsibility for an instruction program for science resources
*Participate in and lead local and national programs for collection
building, preservation, public services, and information technology
*Solicit funds from external sources through grant applications and donor
relations
*Represent the Library through active participation in local and national
professional activities
*Serve as the subject matter expert for engineering, mathematics or  the
physical sciences

Qualifications: MLS or equivalent graduate degree.  Preferred:  subject
expertise in chemistry, physics, mathematics, or engineering.  Minimum of 8
years progressively responsible experience in library including
administrative experience. Strong leadership, communication, and
decision-making skills; demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a
complex environment; and demonstrated record of professional and scholarly
activity.

Salary:  Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applications requested by April 15, 1998, but accepted until position is
filled.  Send to:
	Susan Markowitz, Acting Director
	Library Human Resources
	201 Olin Library
	Cornell University
	Ithaca, NY  14853-5301
Please send cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses and phone
numbers of three references


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strongly committed to diversity. We value qualified candidates who can
bring to our community a variety of backgrounds and experiences.