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Dept: Administration

Assistant Director, Information Technology (MOBIUS)

Friday, August 15th, 2008

Location: Columbia, Missouri
Environment:
MOBIUS is a consortium of Missouri college and university libraries, public libraries and the Missouri State Library. Serving more than 750,000 students, faculty, and staff at 60 institutions, MOBIUS’s membership also includes 2 public libraries and the Missouri State Library.
The largest single project for which MOBIUS is responsible is the Common Library Platform (CLP). The CLP creates a virtual collection of the more than 20 million items contained in the libraries of MOBIUS member institutions and creates a single user interface that allows patrons to request library materials using any personal computer in any location with access to the Internet. Requested materials are delivered within one or two days of being requested by the MOBIUS Delivery System.
MOBIUS has an active program of consortial licensing of electronic information resources such as electronic journals. In 2006 MOBIUS started a cooperative collection development project.

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University Librarian (Alliant International University, San Diego)

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008

POSITION TITLE: University Librarian

REPORTS TO: Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs

DEPARTMENT: Academic Affairs

HOURS: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time, Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

The University Librarian, reporting to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, provides leadership for Alliant International University’s Library Operations, effectively recommends Library policies and procedures and communicates Library issues to senior administration. S/he leads strategic planning for and evaluation of Library operations; prepares the budget for the Library department, manages university-wide library accounts, and monitors campus library accounts. S/he coordinates library resources and services across the University and supervises the campus Library Directors and local San Diego campus library staff.

The successful candidate will be dedicated to providing high quality service to all constituencies of Alliant University. S/he will exhibit the highest professional standards and ethical principles and will be committed to the tenets of Alliant University’s Mission and Vision.

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Associate Director & Head of Public Services (University of Colorado Law School)

Friday, February 29th, 2008

The William A. Wise Law Library at the University of Colorado Law School invites applications for the full-time, non-tenure track faculty position of Associate Director and Head of Public Services. The position reports to the Library Director and carries the academic rank of Instructor.

Responsibilities:

Administers the Public Services Department (currently composed of two reference librarians and three library assistants); oversees the Law Library’s technologies and Web presence; participates in reference desk rotation and legal research instruction; and assists the Library Director and other department heads with managerial decisions and policymaking.
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Director, Library & Information Services (Rio Rancho Public Library)

Friday, February 29th, 2008

DIRECTOR, LIBRARY & INFORMATION SERVICES

Under the direction of the City Manager and the advice of the Library Board, the Director of Library and Information Services is responsible for the planning, implementation, supervision, and evaluation of all public library services, facilities, and programs.

Develops a vision and strategic plan for the library system for approval by the City Manager and Library Board.

Plans for facilities development and financing, working with City Financial advisors, administration architects, planners, and interested members of the community.

Plans for and facilitates regular bond referenda, grant writing, and fund raising to secure county, state, federal, and private funding for materials, equipment, and technology. Acts as regional leader to carry out projects, including follow-up to advise county librarians on proper administration and expending of bond funds.

Maintains a presence in the community ensuring the success of the library’s partnerships and other relationships through public relations and library marketing skills. Develops partnerships with other library systems, government agencies, local business, and community organizations to improve services to the community. Represents the City’s interests on a local, state, and national level on boards and committees to advocate for public libraries.

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Director of Libraries (Oregon Institute of Technology)

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008

Oregon Institute of Technology invites applications for a Director of Libraries to provide leadership and vision to the delivery of information services and resources to our campus community. Reporting to the Provost, the Director is the chief administrator of the Libraries, which include the main campus Library, the Shaw Historical Library and our Portland campus libraries. The Director works with faculty, staff and administrators to accomplish university goals and to insure effective library support of student learning. As the library continues its planning for a renovation and expansion project, the Director plays a leadership role in this process.

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Associate Dean for Digital Futures, Information Technology & Technical Services (San Jose State University)

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

The San Jose State University Library is seeking candidates for the position of Associate Dean for Digital Futures, Information Technology and Technical Services. The Library is looking for an individual to provide leadership for the development of digital initiatives and the utilization of emerging technologies to better serve students and faculty. The Associate Dean reports to the Library Dean and serves as a member of the Dean’s Senior Management Team.

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Head of Instructional & Research Support Services (Eastern Washington University)

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

Head of Instructional & Research Support Services

Eastern Washington University Libraries seek an innovator and catalyst for change in developing reference, instruction, and media programs and services. As a member of the library faculty and management team, the Head of Instructional and Research Support Services engages with faculty and staff throughout the university and the Libraries to ensure that the Libraries provide high quality reference, instruction, and media services that are adaptive and relevant to changing needs of students and faculty. By example as a practicing faculty member, collaboration with colleagues within and outside the Libraries, and effective management practices, the person in this leadership position will guide librarians and staff in providing creative, student-centered approaches to fulfilling the Libraries’ mission to “stimulate and support intellectual inquiry.”

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Head, Murray Library (University of Saskatchewan)

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

HEAD, MURRAY LIBRARY
The University of Saskatchewan is one of the leading medical-doctoral universities in Canada. Its Strategic Directions and Integrated Plan outline a vision focused on international standards in all activities, academic pre-eminence, and creating a sense of place in Saskatchewan, Western Canada, the North and beyond.

The Murray Library, the largest of seven branches, currently has collections primarily in the humanities and ocial sciences. In addition, the Murray Library houses special collections and government publications.
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Associate Dean (California State Polytechnic University, Pomona)

Tuesday, February 5th, 2008

Associate Dean. The Library at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona is seeking an Associate Dean to provide vision and effective leadership in developing and enhancing internal Library operations that reflect current needs and anticipate future trends in the evolving library and information environment. The Associate Dean serves on the Dean’s management team and acts on the Dean’s behalf in his absence. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to innovation in academic libraries and the ability to envision the academic library of the future.

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Director of Academic Services & Resources (University of Arkansas at Little Rock)

Tuesday, February 5th, 2008

Ottenheimer Library

Director of Academic Services and Resources

Job #445

The Ottenheimer Library seeks a senior-level librarian to lead departments directly involved in supporting the teaching, learning and research needs of faculty and students. The Director of Academic Services and Resources will provide vision for the departments of Reference/Instruction, Collection Development and Access Services. The successful candidate will develop innovative programs to facilitate change and promote an environment of creativity and service.

The Director of Academic Services and Resources reports to the Dean of the Library and works closely with other senior leaders who have responsibilities for Technical Services and Technology, Administrative Services, and Archives/Special Collections.
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IUG Job Postings

Dept: Administration

Assistant Director, Information Technology (MOBIUS)

University Librarian (Alliant International University, San Diego)

Associate Director & Head of Public Services (University of Colorado Law School)

Director, Library & Information Services (Rio Rancho Public Library)

Director of Libraries (Oregon Institute of Technology)

Associate Dean for Digital Futures, Information Technology & Technical Services (San Jose State University)

Head of Instructional & Research Support Services (Eastern Washington University)

Head, Murray Library (University of Saskatchewan)

Associate Dean (California State Polytechnic University, Pomona)

Director of Academic Services & Resources (University of Arkansas at Little Rock)

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