Vacancy

[Andis, Betty Jean]

> Indiana University Libraries
> Director, Digital Library Program
> 
> The Indiana University Libraries are seeking an experienced and innovative
> individual to administer the operations of the Indiana University Digital
> Library Program. Responsibilities:  The overall direction of the Indiana
> University Digital Library Program is provided by a steering committee
> comprising the University Dean of University Libraries, the Vice President
> for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, and the Dean of
> the School of Library and Information Science, all of whom contribute
> resources to the program.  The director, whose position is jointly funded
> by the University Libraries and University Information Technology
> Services, is responsible to those offices and the steering committee for
> the successful operation of the program.  Although the director's
> appointment is as a librarian and as such he/she reports to the University
> Dean of University Libraries for evaluation purposes and daily operations,
> input from the partners will be included annually in the evaluation of the
> director. The Director of the Digital Library Program provides operational
> management for the Program. The director supervises the Associate
> Director, who oversees planning activities and project management for the
> Digital Library Program.  The director also works with the Digital Library
> Steering Committee on long-range planning.  The director has significant
> responsibility for outreach beyond the Bloomington campus to develop
> projects and initiate collaborative ventures. Qualifications: Graduate
> degree required, coupled with significant relevant experience in an
> academic research library or other academic environment; MLS degree from
> an ALA-accredited library school preferred.  Significant supervisory
> experience, including management of staff, budget, and planning.
> Experience working in the field of digital libraries in a leadership role,
> and broad knowledge and understanding of current practices in digital
> libraries are highly desirable. Experience in analysis and design, and
> management of technical staff are highly desirable.  Demonstrated ability
> to work in a collaborative environment is required. Salary and Benefits:
> Salary and rank are negotiable and competitive dependent upon
> qualifications and experience. This is a tenure track academic
> appointment, which includes eligibility for sabbatical leaves. Benefits
> include a university health care plan, TIAA/CREF retirement/annuity plan,
> group life insurance, and liberal vacation and sick leave.  To apply, send
> letter of application, professional vita, and names, addresses, and phone
> numbers of four references to: Yolanda Cooper-Birdine, Indiana University
> Libraries, Main Library C-201, Bloomington, IN 47405. Phone: (812)
> 855-8196; fax: (812) 855-2576; e-mail: ycooperb at indiana.edu.  Review of
> applications will begin no later than March 24, 2000. The search will
> remain open until the position is filled. For further information
> concerning the Digital Library Program at Indiana University:
> http://www.dlib.indiana.edu.  For further information concerning Indiana
> University: http://www.indiana.edu/iub. Indiana University is an
> affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. 
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