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________________________________ From: Anne R. Kenney [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2007 9:57 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Chief Technology Strategist--Cornell University Library Hello all-- Cornell Library is excited to announce a new senior-level position, Chief Technology Strategist (CTS). If you know of individuals who would be interested in this position, I'd appreciate your passing this announcement along to them. I'd also be happy to talk to them about this opportunity. Reporting directly to the University Librarian and serving as a key member of the senior management team, the CTS will: * Participate in the development of a shared vision for CUL's future that supports the mission of the University and is responsive to the changing information needs of its constituents. * Create and articulate an evolving technology strategy to support that vision, with ongoing input from key stakeholders * Identify the requisite technical solutions and priorities to achieve this strategy * Effectively communicate shared vision throughout CUL and the University's IT environment * Assess IT trends and innovations that will impact library directions * Represent the library in collaborative technology initiatives across the University and in national and international efforts * Expand the library's contributions to e-research and provide leadership in the development of a University cyberinfrastructure * Plan and direct collaborative research and development efforts with Computing and Information Sciences, Cornell Information Technology, Cornell Center for Advanced Computing, and other appropriate partners within and beyond Cornell * Enhance CUL's reputation as a leading research library for the 21st century Formal affiliation with the Information Science Program in the Cornell Faculty of Computing and Information Science for appropriately credentialed candidate, and academic rank dependent on education and experience. Applications are accepted online.To apply for this position go to: http://www.ohr.cornell.edu/jobs/ search under the job category of Librarians, select posting number 07563, and follow the instructions for online submission. Please include a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three references. Applications requested by December 1, 2007. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Many thanks, Anne Anne R. Kenney Interim University Librarian Cornell University Library 201 Olin Library Ithaca, NY 14853 607-255-6875 fax: 607-255-6788 email: [log in to unmask]