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You'll find a special subscription offer at http://chronicle.com/4free/?ej _________________________________________________________________ - The text of the job listing is below - Director of the Lorette Wilmot Library and Media Center -- Nazareth College of Rochester -- New York Director of theLorette Wilmot Library and Media Center Nazareth College of Rochester invites applications and nominations for the position of Director of the Lorette Wilmot Library and Media Center. The library director reports to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, and is a vital member of her cabinet. The new director will administer a technologically advanced multimedia environment supporting research and production and including over 265,000 volumes, 1450 printed journal subscriptions and access to 30,000 electronic journal titles; there are 14 professional staff and 14 support staff.The successful candidate will:* Work collaboratively with the VPAA, Deans, faculty and library staff to develop a strategic direction for the library's scholarly and technological mission coherent with the institution's mission and strategic plan* Partner actively with the Associate VP for Technology and Campus Operations and the Institutional Technology staff to use resources strategically and to provide effective and efficient services using the best technology available at all levels of library functioning* Be an energetic spokesperson for the library's needs and staff while remaining patron-centered and aware of the library's place in the larger needs structure of the institution, including its diverse relationships with faculty, administration, staff and students and the broader community* Be a seasoned administrator with strong interpersonal skills, proven experience in budget preparation and administration, facilities management, resource allocation, and human resource management as well as external resource development.Qualifications: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program and a second Master's degree in a scholarly content area or an earned doctorate; minimum of eight years of progressively responsible administrative experience in academic libraries; a demonstrated understanding of the role of technology in library settings; a record of professional engagement and a commitment to staff development and diversity.Nazareth College is a thriving, independent, comprehensive institution of 3000 graduate and undergraduate students offering a wide range of baccalaureate and master's degree programs. The college is located minutes from downtown Rochester, the third largest city in New York State noted for its internationally recognized, technology-based companies, a rich arts and cultural community, 19 regional colleges and universities, and its place in a culturally diverse, physically beautiful upstate region on the edge of the Finger Lakes and across Lake Ontario from Toronto, Canada. The College's mission is to provide a learning community that educates graduate and undergraduate students in the liberal arts, sciences, visual and performing arts, and professional fields, fostering commitment to a life informed by intellectual, ethical, spiritual, and aesthetic values; to develop skills necessary for the pursuit of meaningful careers; and to inspire dedication to the ideal of service to their communities. Nazareth seeks students who want to make a difference in their own world and the world around them, and encourages them to develop the understanding, commitment, and confidence to lead fully informed and actively engaged lives. In keeping with its mission and ideals, the college seeks individuals with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, and encourages the application of candidates from diverse backgrounds. To apply: Send letter of application and resume including information on three professional references by September 10, 2007 to Dr. Deborah Dooley, College of Arts and Sciences, Nazareth College of Rochester, 4245 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14618-0950. Electronic formatting is encouraged: [log in to unmask] AA/EOE _________________________________________________________________ Visit Chronicle Careers at http://chronicle.com/jobs/ _________________________________________________________________ Copyright 2007 by The Chronicle of Higher Education