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Director of Library Services -- Washington and Jefferson College --
Pennsylvania
Washington & Jefferson College invites applications for the position of
Director of Library Services for the U. Grant Miller Library. Founded in
1781 and located about 30 miles south of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,
Washington & Jefferson College is a coed, four-year, private liberal arts
college with an enrollment of 1500 students. Dedicated to developing
students one at a time, all classes are taught by master teachers who are
caring mentors and advisors, and opportunities abound for internships,
study-abroad programs, student activities, athletics, and volunteer
service. Visit http://www.washjeff.edu/
W&J seeks a leader who is passionate about undergraduate higher education,
understands the liberal arts college environment, enjoys working with
faculty and students, and energetically promotes the role of the library
in campus life and the educational process. The Director is responsible
for planning, implementing, supervising, and evaluating library
operations, collection development, developing with the library staff and
campus community a compelling vision for the library's future, and
coordinating the work of the library with the learning activities of the
rest of campus.
Reporting directly to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the ideal
candidate will be an energetic and imaginative professional who
demonstrates a clear vision of emerging library issues, as well as a
commitment to responsive and innovative service, outreach, and
maximization of resources. The Director will possess an in-depth
understanding of current technological trends and assist the campus in
continuing to strike a balance between the print and digital library
worlds. The Director should be capable of building especially strong
working relationships with Information Technology Services. For more
information about the U. Grant Miller Library, go to
http://www.washjeff.edu/library.aspx
A Master's degree in Library Science and/or Information Science from
an ALA-accredited program is required. Additional advanced degree in an
appropriate field is preferred. The ideal candidate will have substantial
professional experience, including at least five years in an academic
library setting, preferably a liberal arts institution; experience in an
administrative leadership position either as a library director or
department head; familiarity with the major issues facing libraries in
higher education; excellent collaboration and communication skills;
experience in integrating technology with traditional library resources
and services; and experience in developing external funding.
Send letter of application, resume, transcripts, and contact information
for three professional references to: [log in to unmask] Review of
applications will begin immediately and continue until a qualified
candidate has been selected. For full consideration apply by December 1,
2007. Washington & Jefferson College welcomes creative and adaptable
teacher/scholars dedicated to undergraduate liberal arts education;
faculty who support close faculty/student interaction, the principles
of life-long learning, and who enjoy participating in and promoting a
diverse community committed to multicultural and global understanding. W&J
College is an AA/EOE.
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