This job listing from The Chronicle of Higher Education (http://chronicle.com/jobs/) was forwarded to you by: [log in to unmask] _________________________________________________________________ The following message was enclosed: Apologies for duplication. _________________________________________________________________ This job listing is available online at this address: http://chronicle.com/jobs/id.php?id=0000514955-01 _________________________________________________________________ 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 - Director of Collections -- Syracuse University -- New York SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY LIBRARYDirector of Collections The Syracuse University Library invites nominations and applications for the position of the Director of Collections. Under the direction of the Associate University Librarian for Academic Resources and in collaboration with others, the Director of Collections leads the department in its mission to evaluate, strengthen, and promote the collections of the Syracuse University Library in alignment with the research, teaching and learning needs of the University. Responsible for developing in-depth knowledge of the collections needed at Syracuse and providing the leadership and management to meet those needs. Provides direction to bibliographers who lead a variety of groups to gather input and build a broad understanding of faculty needs. Develops a context for the collections based on data analysis and knowledge of scholarly communication trends.Syracuse University, founded in 1870, is an independent Research II University and a member of the Association of American Universities. Its thirteen schools and colleges include a number of nationally ranked programs and serve a population of over 10,000 undergraduate and 5,600 graduate and law students. The Syracuse University Library comprises a large central library and five branch libraries serving a diverse community including 800 faculty and many visiting researchers.The libraries hold almost 3,000,000 volumes, with significant special collections, and extensive electronic resources. The Library's annual budget is $10.7 million. The Library has a staff of approximately 46 librarians and 135 support staff. The Library is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, OCLC, and national and regional consortia. It is committed to the development of digital resources and is working actively to initiate new digital programs. Library staff members are committed to providing excellent and responsive services to a culturally and racially diverse campus.Syracuse is located in the center of New York State within reach of New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, and Toronto. Local cultural opportunities include a symphony orchestra, jazz festival, chamber music society, nationally recognized art museum, and an Equity theater, along with excellent opportunities for sports and recreation nearby.Syracuse University offers an excellent benefit package that includes tuition, retirement, comprehensive health care plan, paid vacation, and the opportunity for continued professional development.For a position description and online application instructions, go to www.sujobopps.com, (#023374). Cover letter, resume and list of professional references must be attached. Search will remain open until the position is filled. Syracuse University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. _________________________________________________________________ Visit Chronicle Careers at http://chronicle.com/jobs/ _________________________________________________________________ Copyright 2007 by The Chronicle of Higher Education