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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.
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