Head of Research and Information Services, Caltech Library

[George Porter]

The Caltech Library seeks a technically adept, forward thinking, versatile science oriented information professional who is knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the changing nature of library services and technologies.  The successful, scientifically trained professional will provide leadership and strategic vision for library information and research services within the Caltech community and will approach library-based information services and projects in an entrepreneurial yet practical manner using creativity and critical thinking to blend traditional academic library practices with innovation to strengthen the Institute's scholarship and learning programs.

This position is a key member of the Library's administrative team providing leadership ensuring organizational effectiveness, efficiency and sharing in responsibilities for decision-making, resource management, and development of policies for library operations and services. This position reports to the University Librarian and leads and directs the work of the Caltech subject specialist/liaison librarians to develop and maintain instructional, liaison, subject collection and information specialist responsibilities. This position advocates for that group at the administrative level while also promoting an atmosphere of innovation, collaboration, participation, and a shared value of deliberatively pursuing transformative possibilities. The mission of the Library System is to provide scholarly resources and advanced information services in an adaptable environment that meets the changing needs of Caltech's research and education programs in a timely and cost-effective manner.

For details and to submit an application, see the Caltech HR website: https://jobs.caltech.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=156186

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George S. Porter
Sherman Fairchild Library of Engineering and Applied Science
Caltech, 1-43
Pasadena, CA 91125-4300

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2012-03-16