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University Librarian -- American University -- D.C.
American University
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
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should be received by Friday, January 5, 2007.
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