Humanist Discussion Group, Vol. 13, No. 403.
Centre for Computing in the Humanities, King's College London
<http://www.princeton.edu/~mccarty/humanist/>
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Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2000 19:36:54 +0000
From: "David L. Gants" <dgants@english.uga.edu>
Subject: Job: Director, Digital Library Program at Indiana
>> From: "Andis, Betty Jean" <bettbell@indiana.edu>
Indiana University Libraries
Director, Digital Library Program
The Indiana University Libraries are seeking an experienced and innovative
individual to administer the operations of the Indiana University Digital
Library Program. Responsibilities: The overall direction of the Indiana
University Digital Library Program is provided by a steering committee
comprising the University Dean of University Libraries, the Vice President
for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, and the Dean of
the School of Library and Information Science, all of whom contribute
resources to the program. The director, whose position is jointly funded
by the University Libraries and University Information Technology
Services, is responsible to those offices and the steering committee for
the successful operation of the program. Although the director's
appointment is as a librarian and as such he/she reports to the University
Dean of University Libraries for evaluation purposes and daily operations,
input from the partners will be included annually in the evaluation of the
director. The Director of the Digital Library Program provides operational
management for the Program. The director supervises the Associate
Director, who oversees planning activities and project management for the
Digital Library Program. The director also works with the Digital Library
Steering Committee on long-range planning. The director has significant
responsibility for outreach beyond the Bloomington campus to develop
projects and initiate collaborative ventures. Qualifications: Graduate
degree required, coupled with significant relevant experience in an
academic research library or other academic environment; MLS degree from
an ALA-accredited library school preferred. Significant supervisory
experience, including management of staff, budget, and planning.
Experience working in the field of digital libraries in a leadership role,
and broad knowledge and understanding of current practices in digital
libraries are highly desirable. Experience in analysis and design, and
management of technical staff are highly desirable. Demonstrated ability
to work in a collaborative environment is required. Salary and Benefits:
Salary and rank are negotiable and competitive dependent upon
qualifications and experience. This is a tenure track academic
appointment, which includes eligibility for sabbatical leaves. Benefits
include a university health care plan, TIAA/CREF retirement/annuity plan,
group life insurance, and liberal vacation and sick leave. To apply, send
letter of application, professional vita, and names, addresses, and phone
numbers of four references to: Yolanda Cooper-Birdine, Indiana University
Libraries, Main Library C-201, Bloomington, IN 47405. Phone: (812)
855-8196; fax: (812) 855-2576; e-mail: ycooperb@indiana.edu. Review of
applications will begin no later than March 24, 2000. The search will
remain open until the position is filled. For further information
concerning the Digital Library Program at Indiana University:
http://www.dlib.indiana.edu. For further information concerning Indiana
University: http://www.indiana.edu/iub. Indiana University is an
affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
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