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Assistant Director -- Boston Library Consortium -- Massachusetts
The Boston Library Consortium, Inc. (BLC) an organization representing 19
academic and research libraries in New England (www.blc.org), has an
opening effective August 15, 2007 for the Assistant Director position.
Reporting to the Executive Director, this individual works closely with
representatives from the member insitutions to support BLC programs and
projects. The assistant director will assist or lead program planning,
project management and coordination of BLC initiatives. The Consortium is
collaborating with the Open Content Alliane in a mass digitization
project. Other initiatives include enhanced resource sharing, cooperative
collection development, scholarly communication, and continuing education
and training. This is a full time position and requires an individual with
high energy, who is self directed, flexible, and works well in a consortial
environment.
The Consortium is located in Copley Square with offices in the Boston
Public Library.
Qualifications:
Required:
·MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited library school or an
equivalent combination of relevant graduate study and experience
·Minimum of three years of increasingly responsible professional
experience in an academic/research library or in a consortial setting
·Excellent interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills
·Demonstrated ability to use technology in current and emerging
areas
·Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with diverse
groups
Preferred:
·Familiarity with consortial issues
·Resource sharing and/or reference experience
·Experience in managing contracts and licenses
Compensation:
Competitive and commensurate with experience. The Consortium benefits
include flexible spending accounts, health and dental plans, TIAA-CREF,
and annual vacation leave.
Membership:
The nineteen members of the BLC are: Boston College, Boston Public
Library, Boston University, Brandeis University, Brown University, Marine
Biological Laboratory/Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, MIT,
Northeastern University, State Library of Massachusetts, Tufts University,
University of Connecticut, University of New Hampshire, University of
Massachusetts Amherst, University of Massachusetts Boston, University of
Massachusetts Dartmouth, University of Massachusetts Lowell, University of
Massachusetts Worcester (Medical Center), Wellesley College, and Williams
College.
Review of applications will begin August 15, 2007 and will continue until
the position is filled. Send letter of application, resume, and the names
and addresses of three references to: Jayne Arbuckle, Office Manager,
Boston Library Consortium, 700 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02116.
Applications may be sent by e-mail to: [log in to unmask] (with subject
line: Application) or by fax to 617-262-0163.
The Boston Library Consortium, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity
/Affirmative Action employer.
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