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Digital Services Program Manager -- University of Oregon -- Oregon
Library: Digital Services Program Manager, The Orbis Cascade Alliance
seeks a collaborative and innovative professional for the new position of
Digital Services Program Manager. The Alliance has a core membership of 33
academic institutions in Oregon and Washington and serves a broad group of
institutions throughout the Northwest. Building on a history of success
that includes electronic resources purchasing, the Summit union catalog,
courier service, and conference hosting, the Alliance is pursuing an
ambitious strategic agenda that includes research, development, and
implementation of digital library services. This position will play a key
leadership role in these efforts, working with member institutions,
consortia, and commercial vendors to develop and support innovative
services and next-generation library systems and technologies. This
position is expected to develop an advanced understanding of the diverse
needs of academic libraries and take an innovative and entrepreneurial
approach to predicting and meeting those needs in a consortial
environment. Required Qualifications: Master's degree in library
science or applicable IT field from an accredited institution and three
years' experience in relevant library projects; excellent analytical, oral
and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to establish
priorities in a dynamic environment; ability to work productively on
collaborative projects; ability to work independently and on a collegial
basis with a diverse group of individuals and institutions. The successful
candidate will support and enhance and enhance a diverse learning and
working environment. Salary and Benefits: $50,000 minimum depending on
prior professional experience and education. The University of Oregon
(fiscal agent for the Alliance) offers a generous benefits package (see
http://hr.uoregon.edu/benefits/). Deadline to apply: December
15, 2006. To apply, send Word or pdf attachment via e-mail to Laine
Stambaugh at: [log in to unmask] Be sure to include cover letter,
resume, and names, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of four
references. For complete details about the position, the Alliance, and the
UO and UO Libraries, see
http://libweb.uoregon.edu/admnpers/digitalservices.html. The
University of Oregon is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity,
ADA-compliant institution committed to cultural diversity.
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