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Just a reminder that the deadline for applications is approaching. Please forgive the cross-posting. Denison University seeks a dynamic leader with a strong vision of the future of academic libraries who will be passionate about furthering our history of innovation. We are looking for a colleague who will support and lead a team of service-oriented, user-focused, and collegial staff working collaboratively with the entire campus community to promote and advance the educational mission of the college. S/he should have proven successes in supervision, budget management and staff development as well as familiarity with developing and assessing library educational programs. Our ideal candidate will embrace emerging twenty-first-century tools and technologies for teaching and learning and move the library forward in the areas of digital asset management and scholarly publishing. Our successful candidate should have the ability to adapt to a wide variety of local and consortial procedures and projects. The Denison University Libraries staff is composed of nine professional librarians and fifteen support staff members. We are actively involved in The Five Colleges of Ohio, the Oberlin Group and OhioLINK. The director acts as the library’s liaison with each of these consortia. The libraries share a combined catalog, CONSORT, with Kenyon College, Ohio Wesleyan University and the College of Wooster. Denison UniversityLibrary and Kenyon College Library have a joint Collection Services Group. Denison University is a nationally ranked, residential liberal arts college located in scenic Granville, OH, twenty-five miles east of the Columbus metropolitan area. We are committed to fostering an academically and culturally diverse community. Required: Master’s Degree from an ALA-accredited institution or a Ph.D. in a related field, and significant experience in all areas of library operations. A track record of progressively more responsible administrative experience, preferably in an academic library, with an emphasis on strategic planning, budget management, and staff development Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills. Working knowledge of laws and policies relevant to academic and research libraries. Preferred: Five years of relevant administrative experience in an academic library A second master’s or doctorate degree Proven success in innovation in modern library operations Demonstrated knowledge of information technology as it relates to libraries and the ability to effectively communicate with technologists, administration, and library staff about technology Application Procedures: Applicants must submit electronic application materials online at http://employment.denison.edu: a cover letter; curriculum vitae; statement of philosophy of librarianship; statement of potential to foster and support diversity within our university community; and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three references. Deadline for applications is January 31, 2013. Questions can be directed to James Davis at [log in to unmask] Denison University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. To achieve our mission as a liberal arts college, we continually strive to foster a diverse campus community, which recognizes the value of all persons regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or socio-economic background. For additional information and resources about diversity at Denison please see our Diversity Guide at http://www.denison.edu/offices/provost/diversityguide2012.pdf. Debra Andreadis -- Assistant Director for Education and Research Services Denison University Libraries Granville OH 43023 [log in to unmask] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- To join/leave the list or browse the ISALUMNI archives, please see: http://listserv.utk.edu/archives/isalumni.html