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Dean of the Kraemer Family Library --  University of Colorado at Colorado
Springs -- Colorado
 

Dean of the Kraemer Family Library
The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs invites applications and
nominations for the position of Dean of the Kraemer Family Library
available February 1, 2008. The University seeks to enhance learning and
scholarship by creating an inclusive environment and experience for
members of diverse communities. 
The Library: The Kraemer Family Library, located in El Pomar Center,
consists of a collection of over 1 million items plus a growing collection
of online resources, including over 28,000 electronic journals. It is
staffed by 9 librarians, 11.5 support staff and 7.4 FTE student employees.
A large information commons area is housed within the library. The library
is a member of the Colorado Alliance of Research Libraries, participates
in the Prospector Unified catalog, and works in collaboration with other
libraries in the University of Colorado system. 
The University: UCCS, one of three universities in the University of
Colorado system, emphasizes a broad range of degree programs in the
liberal arts and sciences and professional programs in business,
education, engineering, nursing and health sciences, and public affairs.
UCCS seeks to provide unsurpassed, student-centered teaching and learning,
and outstanding research and creative work that serve our community, state,
and nation, aspiring to become the premier comprehensive, regional research
university in the United States. 
Position: The Dean of the Kraemer Family Library is the senior
administrative and financial officer of the library, reporting to the
Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, and is a
member of the Deans' Council. Responsibilities include: 
* Providing strategic leadership for the coordination and management of
library services
* Encouraging a climate of service for students, faculty, staff, and the
community
* Serving as the primary advocate for the library
* Leading the technological development of the library 
* Representing the library throughout the campus, the system and the
larger library and educational community 
* Obtaining resources, support and funding to sustain services by leading
efforts to acquire external funding through gifts and grants 
* Providing effective management and execution of fiscal policies and
procedures 
* Enhancing a culture of diversity and inclusive community within the
library and with units beyond the library 
Qualifications: Candidates for the position of Dean of the Kraemer
Family Library will possess:
* Master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited program 
* A record of scholarly and professional achievement warranting the award
of tenure 
* A record of increasing leadership responsibilities in university
libraries 
* Understanding and vision of emerging technology and library services
issues
* Demonstrated analytic and strategic skills in the management of budgets
and fiscal resources 
* Ability to lead through collaborative decision-making
* Expert knowledge of current and evolving trends in library
administration 
Application Process: Consideration of applications will begin
September 21, 2007, and will continue until the position is filled. The
application package must include a letter detailing interest, pertinent
experience and qualifications; current curriculum vitae; and the names and
contact information for at least five professional references. All
finalists for this position must consent to and pass a background
investigation prior to final appointment. Background check includes
license and educational verification, prior employment verification, sex
offender registry check, criminal history, credit history and driver's
history. 
Detailed information on responsibilities and qualifications is available
at
http://www.uccs.edu/~hr/web/employment_opportunity/professional.shtml.
 
Nominations and applications should be addressed to Jayne W. Lloyd,
Kraemer Family Library, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, P.O.
Box 7150, Colorado Springs, CO 80933-7150 or by e-mail to:
[log in to unmask]; phone (719) 262-3068; fax (719) 528-5227. 
The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs fosters equity in
employment by promoting diversity and assuring inclusiveness


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