This job listing from The Chronicle of Higher Education (http://chronicle.com/jobs/) was forwarded to you by: [log in to unmask] _________________________________________________________________ This job listing is available online at this address: http://chronicle.com/jobs/id.php?id=0000495359-01 _________________________________________________________________ What's the best investment you can make in your career? Answer: a subscription to The Chronicle of Higher Education. We'll keep you up to date on all the important news, controversies, and trends in academe. And a subscription gives you daily updates and complete access to our Web site, which includes an online archive of 12 years of back issues. You'll find a special subscription offer at http://chronicle.com/4free/?ej _________________________________________________________________ - The text of the job listing is below - Head of Access -- Washington University in St. Louis -- Missouri HEAD OF ACCESS University Libraries Washington University in St. Louis The Washington University Libraries are seeking an energetic individual with a deep commitment to library leadership, innovation, and customer service to head its Access units (24 full time staff, 12 student FTEs). The ability to both lead and manage these services while managing and instigating continuous change is critical. RESPONSIBILITIES: Works with the Associate Dean for Access, Bibliographic, and Information Services, to provide leadership for Circulation Services, Reserves, Interlibrary Loan, and the Arc Technology Center. Participates in the Libraries' Leadership Group. Works with colleagues to evolve the mission for the Arc and other efforts in the Libraries' developing information commons. Develops and coordinates access policies for all the University Libraries. Develops and implements more effective ways to meet student and faculty needs. Oversees the Libraries' participation in consortial resource sharing programs. Participates in University-wide initiatives as opportunities arise. QUALIFICATIONS: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school; demonstrated energy, initiative, and commitment to customer service; at least 3 years supervisory experience, preferably in an academic library; experience with the operation of automated library management systems; excellent communication skills and ability to lead and excel in a collegial environment; understanding of the changing needs of a research university; ability to learn new technologies and instruct others in their use; strong analytical, interpersonal and problem-solving skills; familiarity with intellectual property issues; experience with ILLiad, ERes, and III circulation management preferred. GENERAL INFORMATION: Washington University, located at the western edge of the city of St. Louis, is a medium-sized, independent, research university founded in 1853, and is internationally known for excellence. Washington University Libraries, a member of the Association of Research Libraries, include the Olin Library and twelve school and departmental libraries, with over 3.7 million volumes and equally rich electronic resources. The University is a founding member of MOBIUS, the Missouri consortium of libraries that provides online direct patron borrowing through an INN-Reach union catalog. For more information, visit www.wustl.edu or www.library.wustl.edu. TO APPLY: Visit www.wustlcareers.com. Attach a letter of application, resume, and the names of three references (including e-mail & phone number). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Employment eligibility verification required upon hire. Washington University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. _________________________________________________________________ Visit Chronicle Careers at http://chronicle.com/jobs/ _________________________________________________________________ Copyright 2007 by The Chronicle of Higher Education