[Web4lib] Job Opening: Head, Information Services (Search Re-opened) Drexel University Hagerty Library

[Schwartz,Dorothy]

Dorothy 

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From: Schwartz,Dorothy 
Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 8:43 AM
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Subject: Job Opening: Head, Information Services (Search Re-opened)
Drexel University Hagerty Library

 

Drexel University Libraries are seeking a highly-motivated,
service-oriented individual to serve as  Head of Information Services at
W. W. Hagerty Library.  The successful candidate will lead and manage
W.W. Hagerty Library's Information Services Department, which is
responsible for reference service, research consultations, instructional
programs, outreach, faculty liaison, web development, and collection
development in all areas except health sciences and law. We are looking
for an individual with a mentoring leadership style that empowers others
to excel.  The Head of Information Services supervises seven
professional staff, two support staff, and several part-time staff.
He/she reports to the Director of Libraries, and is a key member of the
Library's senior management team team and will help formulate future
library directions and priorities during a time of change, both within
the Drexel community and the profession as a whole.

 

Drexel University, a pioneer in the use of technology in higher
education, is an accredited private non-profit institution located in
the city of Philadelphia, which offers undergraduate and/or graduate
education in arts and sciences, education, engineering, business,
information science, media arts, medicine, nursing, and public health.
The student population numbers more than 19,000. Most undergraduates
participate in the co-operative education program and combine work with
academics over a five-year college career. The Drexel University
Libraries offer services at three facilities: Hahnemann Library in
Center City and the Queen Lane Library primarily serve students,
faculty, and staff in the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Public
Health, while the Hagerty Library in University City primarily serves
the other colleges.  Drexel is noted for its strong and extensive
electronic book and journal collections. The library staff consists of
32 professionals and 28 support staff.

 

For complete job description and to apply, please go to
www.drexeljobs.com <http://www.drexeljobs.com/> , search on job title
"Head, Information Services"