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Job posting--Syracuse, NY
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Lisa E. Moeckel)
Fri Apr 6 20:07:27 2001
Date: Fri, 06 Apr 2001 08:15:25 -0400
From: "Lisa E. Moeckel" <lemoecke@LIBRARY.SYR.EDU>
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Application First Consideraion Deadline Extended
TWO POSITIONS: SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
ASSOCIATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN FOR PUBLIC SERVICES
ASSOCIATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
AND TECHNICAL SERVICES
Syracuse University Library seeks knowledgeable and innovative leaders who
have a thorough understanding of the evolving role of research libraries in
contemporary higher education and demonstrate the ability to articulate a vision
for exemplary, state of the art public services and technical services. Detailed
position descriptions and desired qualifications are at
<http://libwww.syr.edu/information/employment/>
Syracuse University, founded in 1870, is one of the largest and most
comprehensive independent universities in the nation, and has received national
recognition for advancing its vision of becoming one of the nation's leading
student-centered research universities. The Library is an active participant in
this endeavor and is working with campus partners to develop a program of
services that integrates print and digital resources. The University has just
approved the Library's plans for a major building expansion that will incorporate
science collections and services with the humanities and social sciences.
AUL FOR PUBLIC SERVICES. As a member of the Library's senior management
team, the AUL for Public Services will exemplify collaborative, innovative, and
responsible leadership, promoting a creative and pro-active approach to library
service. The AUL will convey a coherent vision of the Library as central to the
teaching and research functions of the University, and will direct the
development, implementation, and management of programs and services that
optimize use of library information resources. The successful candidate will be
an agent for change and play a major role in redesigning library user services,
initiating digital services and forwarding the Library strategic plan’s goals and
initiatives. The AUL for Public Services will ensure the continuous improvement
of the quality and effectiveness of Library services through ongoing user needs
and service quality assessments. In concert with the Library's two public
services division heads, the AUL for Public Services will advance the
development of the recently-established public services organizational structure.
Reports directly to the University Librarian.
AUL FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TECHNICAL SERVICES. The
AUL for Information Technology and Technical Services will develop,
coordinate, administer and provide leadership for all technical services, including
acquisitions, cataloging and database quality within Syracuse University Library.
As a member of the Library's administrative team, collaborates in strategic
planning, policy formation, setting Library priorities, budget, and resource
allocation. Develops, implements, and evaluates strategies to best carry out the
Library’s mission in the areas of information technology and technical services.
Administratively oversees the online integrated system (Endeavor’s Voyager),
local network operations (300 workstations),open desktop applications, and
ensures the functionality, quality and integrity of the online system. Reports
directly to the University Librarian.
Salary and Benefits: Minimum salary $80,000. The University’s generous
benefits package includes an 11% contribution to TIAA/CREF, health and dental
plans, tuition remission, adoption assistance, insurance, and other work/life
options and benefits.
Contact: Send letter of application, resume and names of three references, and
a copy of a recently prepared publication or working document to: Search
Committee for (name of position), Syracuse University Library, Office of Human
Resources, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY 13244-5300. Applications
received by May 15, 2001 will receive first consideration.
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Lisa E. Moeckel
Head, Research and Information Services Division
Syracuse University Library
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY 13244-2010
(315)443-9790 (voice)
(315)443-9510 (fax)
LEMOECKE@LIBRARY.SYR.EDU
