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University Librarian -- American University -- D.C.
University Librarian
American University invites applications and nominations for the position
of University Librarian. American University seeks a creative leader with
a passion for service, a clear vision of the library's central mission in
supporting teaching, learning, and research at a diverse liberal arts
university, and a demonstrated capacity to meet the intellectual,
technological, and legal challenges faced by academic libraries.The
University Librarian is a tenured member of the faculty, reports directly
to the University Provost, sits with the other academic deans on the
Dean's Council, and serves on the Provost's Council. The University
Librarian is responsible for all library operations, including finance,
human resources, information technology, facilities and fund-raising. He
or she manages a budget of over $8 million and leads a vibrant and diverse
team-based organization comprised of 17 library faculty and over 50
full-time library support staff. The University's collection includes over
one million volumes and 17, 250 serials in all formats primarily housed in
the Jack I. & Dorothy G. Bender Library and Learning Resources Center. The
University is an active member of the Washington Research Library
Consortium (WRLC), with direct access to more than five million volumes
via a shared Endeavor system that includes an online public catalog and
numerous bibliographic and full text databases. WRLC operates a shared
offsite storage facility in Maryland. The Music Library serves students in
the Katzen Arts Center, and additional 24 hour computer services are
offered in The Anderson Computing Complex. The University Library works
closely with the independently administered Pence Law Library of American
University's Washington College of Law. The successful candidate will be
an experienced and innovative library professional with an ALA accredited
MLS, leadership in professional organizations, and a demonstrated record
of progressively more responsible administrative positions within an
academic library. He or she must understand and be able to work well with
a wide range of constituents, including university administrators,
faculty, students, staff, Friends of the Library, and consortial groups.
The ability to lead within a collaborative, team-oriented environment is
essential, as is the ability to advocate for the library and to raise
funds to support its mission.Incorporated in 1893, American University
offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs to over 11, 000
students from 160 countries and all 50 states. Located in Northwest
Washington, D.C., its proximity to centers of government, world affairs,
art, business, science and technology enhance a rich diversity of learning
experiences. American University in an affirmative action, equal
opportunity employer, committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student
body. Minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.Letters of
Application, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of
three references should be sent to Dean Kay Mussell, Chair, University
Librarian Search Committee, Office of the Dean, College of Arts and
Sciences, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. N.W, Washington,
D.C. 20016-8012. All communications will be held in strictest confidence.
Application materials may be submitted electronically to
[log in to unmask] For best consideration, all materials should
be received by Friday, January 5, 2007.
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