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University Librarian and Director of the Auraria Library -- University of
Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center -- Colorado
University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center UNIVERSITY
LIBRARIAN AND DIRECTOR OF THE AURARIA LIBRARY
The University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center (UCDHSC)
seeks a visionary, innovative, and experienced librarian for the position
of University Librarian and Director of the Auraria Library. Principal
ResponsibilitiesThe University Librarian/Director is responsible for the
leadership and administration of the Auraria Library, which serves the
UCDHSC Downtown Denver Campus, the Metropolitan State College of Denver
(MSCD) and the Community College of Denver (CCD) with a total campus
enrollment of 32,663 and a faculty of 1,811. The University
Librarian/Director garners resources from private and public funders,
advocates for library resources and facilities, and represents the library
within the University of Colorado system, to MSCD and CCD leadership, and
among local, state, and national library organizations. S/he will provide
transformational leadership in the development and implementation of a
comprehensive library strategic plan, building on the findings of a recent
task force that studied the library's funding and its future direction, and
work to position the library as a national leader among academic libraries.
The University Librarian/Director is a tenured faculty member at UCDHSC,
participates as a member of the Denver campus Deans Council, and reports
to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. The University
Librarian will be expected to provide advocacy and leadership for a new
library building on campus.Auraria Library's collection includes over 1
million volumes, 3,000 print and electronic journal subscriptions, with
access provided to over 23,000 digital journals and more than 250
databases. The library offers educational programs on campus, supports
proactive diversity programming, and engages in community outreach
activities. The University Librarian/Director is responsible for a budget
of $7.5 million and 24 FTE library faculty (including both
tenured/tenure-track and non-tenure-track faculty) and professional exempt
staff, 44 FTE classified staff, and 12 FTE student workers. ApplicationFor
a more complete position description and to apply, please contact:Laurie
Wilder, Senior Vice PresidentParker Executive Search Five Concourse
Parkway, Suite 2440, Atlanta, GA 30328 770-804-1996 ext.
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For more information about the library, visit
http://library.auraria.edu.UCDHSC is dedicated to ensuring a safe and
secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To
assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for
all prospective employees.The University of Colorado is committed to
diversity and equality in education and employment.
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