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[Christy Hightower]

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HEAD, SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING LIBRARY, University of California, San Diego
(http://orpheus.ucsd.edu/fac/s&ehead.htm).  Associate Librarian II-VI, 
$41,328 - $56,844, or Librarian I-IV, $53,052 - $66,780.  Department
Stipend: additional $250/month on top of salary.

The UCSD Libraries seek an experienced, dynamic, innovative professional
to provide leadership for our Science and Engineering (S&E) Library
(http://scilib.ucsd.edu). The S&E Library, and its satellite information
center at the Center for Magnetic Recording Research, provide a full
complement of public services and research collections to support the
information needs of faculty, graduate students and undergraduates in
Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and the School of Engineering.  The Head
of S&E is responsible for planning, organizing and managing programs and
services to meet the requirements of a demanding and technologically
sophisticated clientele; develops new programs and modifies existing ones,
taking advantage of new technologies to improve access to scientific and
technical information; actively represents the concerns of the S&E Library
in librarywide planning initiatives; encourages and facilitates the
performance of a dedicated and talented staff of 4.5 librarians, 7.75
support staff, and 4.5 FTE student assistants; stays abreast of
developments in relevant campus departments as well as in information
delivery and scholarly communication.

Required: ALA-accredited MLS; five years of experience in an academic,
special, medical or science library serving similar clientele;
demonstrated skills in management and supervision; evidence of innovative
leadership; experience with relevant information technology; familiarity
with issues, trends and operational needs of science libraries; excellent
interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to work effectively with others
and to foster teamwork; superior organizational, analytical, and
communication skills.  Candidate must have a strong commitment to
excellence in service and be able to work both independently and
collaboratively in a complex changing environment. Preferred: 2 years
supervisory or management experience.  Appointment at the Librarian rank
requires substantial relevant experience and superior qualifications.
Consideration of applications will begin March 1, 1999 and continue until
the position is filled.  Submit a letter of application, a resume and a
list of 3 references to:  Debra Ambrose, Recruitment Coordinator, Library
0175H, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla,
CA 92093-0175, or send to libraryjobs at ucsd.edu.  AA/EOE.