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Librarian -- Northwestern University -- Illinois
GALTER HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARY
Feinberg School of Medicine
Northwestern University, Chicago
Job Announcement:: Associate Director
The Galter Health Sciences Library at the Feinberg School of Medicine,
Northwestern University, seeks an experienced and skilled individual for
its Associate Director position. Primary responsibilities include
assisting the director in strategic planning as well as executing the
day-to-day operation of the library. A chief activity of the Associate
Director is personnel management and staff development. In collaboration
with the Director, the Associate Director determines and interprets
library policies, evaluates existing programs and develops new programs,
sets library goals and objectives, assists with budget decisions, and
prepares annual and other administrative reports.
Required qualifications for this position include: a Master's degree
in Library/Information Science from an American Library Association -
accredited program; and approximately 6-10 years experience with
increasing levels of responsibility and supervision of professional and
paraprofessional staff. Preferred qualifications include: experience
working with health sciences faculty and/or user groups; Academy of
Health Information Professionals membership; and documented history of
professional service, publication and/or research. Applicants should
also have the following performance skills: excellent communication
and interpersonal skills; effective management, leadership and
organizational skills; ability to work well under pressure; evidence of
initiative and flexibility; ability to work effectively in a changing
environment; knowledge of academic medical center operations and their
emerging trends; ability to evaluate and assess library programs,
services, and policies; ability to develop and execute a marketing plan;
strong computer skills, including experience in using productivity tools,
integrated library systems, the Internet and the Web; and commitment to
personal continuing education and involvement in the profession.
The full job description is available at:
www.galter.northwestern.edu/jobs/AD . To learn more about the
Galter Library, please visit at: www.galter.northwestern.edu .
Environment: The work environment at Northwestern is exceptional.
The Galter Library was renovated ten years ago and has been changing ever
since with the goal of providing a pleasant and technologically
sophisticated work environment for library staff and users. The library
infrastructure includes at least one and sometimes two networked data
ports at each staff position. Over two hundred network ports are
available in user spaces as well as wireless connections in most study
areas. The library seats over 400 users in a variety of seating
arrangements including: 10 group study rooms, a mini-classroom for
online instruction, and a 50-seat Learning Resources Center. The
collection includes over 6,000 e-journals; nearly 500 e-books; 135,000
monograph titles; over 280,000 volumes; and assorted models, tapes and
other instructional media. The Galter Library staff includes 32 FTE
organized in a traditional reporting structure
(http://www.galter.northwestern.edu/libdocs/org_chart.pdf). The
library participates in several consortia such as the Greater Midwest
Region of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine and the Committee
on Institutional Cooperation for shared resources and program and staff
development.
The Feinberg School of Medicine is an outstanding, highly-ranked,
research-intensive medical school. Located between the Lake Michigan
shore and Chicago's "Magnificent Mile" (Northwestern
University's Chicago Campus), the Feinberg School of Medicine continues to
expand its research and educational facilities. The recently opened Lurie
Medical Research Center houses the latest design in research laboratories
as well as provides for outstanding educational space for students,
special lectures and a community commons. The medical school's partners
in health care delivery are also growing. A new women's hospital is
slated to open in late 2007, and Children's Memorial Hospital will
complete its move to the Chicago Campus in 2012. Fore more information
about the school and its programs, visit at
http://www.medschool.northwestern.edu/ .
"Northwestern University is an ambitious institution, striving for a
level of preeminence achieved by only a handful of institutions in the
world. It has distinguished itself as an institution that encourages
innovation and the integration of experience across many fields. This
culture positions Northwestern well to lead higher education in the 21st
century in a world of great complexity and challenge. Northwestern
combines innovative teaching and pioneering research in a highly
collaborative environment that transcends traditional academic boundaries.
It provides students and faculty exceptional opportunities for
intellectual, personal and professional growth in a setting enhanced by
the richness of Chicago." (See: www.northwestern.edu and
http://www.northwestern.edu/about/facts/).
The university offers faculty and staff a generous and complete benefit
package including 23 vacation days per year, a 35-hour work week, paid
sick leave, disability plan, retirement plan (TIAA/CREF and other
options), tuition assistance, paid medical, dental and life insurance.
See: http://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/.
Salary: The minimum salary for this position is $85,000.
Application Procedure: Applicants should address a letter to the
library director outlining their strengths, skills and highlights of their
experience especially relevant to supervising professional and
paraprofessional staff. In particular applicants should describe their
interest in the position in terms of what they can contribute to the goals
of a 21st century academic health sciences library.
The cover letter and curriculum vita should be sent by mail or email
to:
Patty Sekirka, Program Assistant
Galter Health Sciences Library
Feinberg School of Medicine
Northwestern University
303 E. Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
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Ms. Sekirka will coordinate applications for the Interview Committee (the
director and department heads). Earliest applications will receive
priority consideration. Application review will begin January 29, 2007.
The position will remain open until filled.
Northwestern University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer. "It is the policy of Northwestern University not to
discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion,
national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability,
or veteran status in matters of admissions, employment, housing, services
or in the educational programs or activities it operates, in accordance
with civil rights legislation and University Commitment."
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