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Director, Information Commons -- Loyola University Chicago -- Illinois
Loyola University Chicago
University Libraries
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
March 2007
Director, Information Commons
Loyola University Chicago seeks an enthusiastic, service-oriented
librarian to provide leadership for an exciting new facility, the
Information Commons (IC). A partnership with Information Technology
Services (ITS), the IC will provide 24-hour reference assistance with a
full range of technology equipment and services aimed at undergraduates.
A primary objective is to more closely integrate library and technology
services with Loyola's curriculum while meeting IC program goals of
collaboration, connectivity, and community. The building will open early
2008. For more information, go to
http://libraries.luc.edu/about/ic/index.shtml.
The IC Director is a library department head who supervises four staff and
numerous student assistants, and works with the Head of Reference and ITS
to plan programs and services and manages daily operations. Evening and
weekend hours are expected.
Position available: July 1, 2007. Salary: $70,000
Qualifications: Required: an ALA-accredited M.L.S.; library
technology experience and expertise; knowledge of the use of technology in
a University environment; supervisory experience; excellent communication,
interpersonal, and organizational skills; a strong team-oriented attitude;
and knowledge and understanding of the Information Commons philosophy and
concept. Desirable: a second masters in computer science or related
field; Web authoring skills; experience with photo, video and/or audio
editing; reference experience.
Applications: Loyola University Chicago requires applicants for all
positions to register via an online system. Instructions and more
information can be found at:
www.careers.luc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51125. As part
of that registration process, applicants should provide in electronic
format a current resume and a letter of application. Application
deadline: April 16, 2007.
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