ODU is seeking an innovative, creative, knowledgeable, and experienced library leader to serve as its Head of Reference and Research Services.  This person is responsible for the overall leadership, planning and management of team based Reference and Research Services Department consisting of reference desk services, distance learning programs, instructional programs, reference /government documents collections and Digital Services Center. Manages personnel administration of 8 professionals, 2 paraprofessionals, 2 classified, and part time staffing, departmental assessment and quality control programs, public relations programs for Library including web pages, reports, documentation, and publicity, department operations and administrative processes. Participates in planning as member of Management Team especially in development of Learning Commons for Library. Participates in collection development and professional activities.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA accredited MLS; progressively responsible administrative and management experience in an academic or other library of comparable size; experience providing reference and instructional services in an academic or research library environment; demonstrated record of success managing and overseeing complex projects; experience supervising and guiding staff, with strong interest in long-range personnel planning and development of staff; experience planning, supporting, and evaluating technologies and their utilization for advancing research, teaching, and/or scholarship; demonstrated commitment to providing highly responsive public service in all media and environments; evidence of user-centered vision, creativity, and innovation; demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse staff and campus user communities; capacity to thrive in an environment of change and respond effectively to shifting needs and priorities; excellent analytical, organizational, problem solving, and communication skills including the ability to present complex technical information to a generalist audience

Preferred: flexibility, tact and tolerance for ambiguity; experience participating in collection development in an academic or research library; experience collaborating with faculty, students, and other campus stakeholders; knowledge of current technologies and their applications in a research and educational environment; demonstrated ability to analyze user needs, develop solutions, and assess results

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Minimum salary $65,000   Excellent benefits package.

Old Dominion University is a state-supported institution with enrollment of 23,000, a leader in distance learning, and a Carnegie Extensive Doctoral/Research University. The campus is located in the historic port city of Norfolk, VA. Position announcement and description are available at http://www.lib.odu.edu/libinfo/jobs. For campus information, check http://www.odu.edu.

Screening of applicants will begin January 12, 2009 and continue until the position is filled.

CONTACT: Send a letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three professional references to: Tonia Graves, Chair, Search Committee for Head, Reference and Research Services, Perry Library, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529-0256 [log in to unmask](757) 683-4188

Old Dominion University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and requires compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.