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Position Announcement - Head of Public Services, Northern Michigian University
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Burgmeier, Michael)
Mon Jan 16 20:34:01 2006
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From: "Burgmeier, Michael" <MBurgmei@NMU.EDU>
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LIBRARY HEAD OF PUBLIC SERVICES
Lydia M. Olson Library at Northern Michigan University seeks applicants
for the
Head of Public Services. We seek a versatile, dynamic person to lead an
integrated, progressive program of library services that is responsive
to the
needs of the University community. NMU is a high-tech campus and the
first
public university in Michigan to embark on a "laptop campus" initiative.
This librarian provides leadership to the Public Services units;
oversees
operational functions; supervises staff; coordinates assessment of
services,
processes, and user needs; coordinates public service activities with
other
units; promotes library programs and services; and engages in
librarianship
activities including selection, teaching, and reference.
Qualifications: ALA-accredited master's degree; minimum 2 years
progressively
responsible library experience, preferably in an academic library;
demonstrated
ability to coordinate one or more library service (e.g., circulation,
reference,
library instruction); experience with assessment (measuring and
evaluating service,
assessing user needs); reference and classroom instruction experience;
supervisory
experience; demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty,
students, and
colleagues; effective oral and written communication skills. A second
master's or
higher degree is desirable.
This is a full-time, twelve-month tenure track faculty appointment at
the rank of
Assistant Professor or higher. Salary and benefits are competitive.
Rank and
salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Send letter of
application with resume, transcripts, and names of at least three
references to:
Search Committee, Lydia M. Olson Library, Northern Michigan University,
1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, MI, 49855. Letters of application
must
address applicant's qualifications and experience with respect to this
position.
Applicant review begins March 13, 2006, and continues until the position
is filled.
To learn more about the Olson Library, visit: http://www.nmu.edu/library
Complete position description available at:
http://www.nmu.edu/library/news/hps.htm
NMU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is strongly
committed
to increasing the diversity of its faculty.
Mike Burgmeier
Reference/Web Services Librarian
Olson Library, Northern Michigan University
1401 Presque Isle Ave.
Marquette, MI 49855
906-227-2187 (voice)
906-227-1333 (fax)
