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Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 10:11:06 -0400
From: Valerie Edwards <edwardsv@FIU.EDU>
Subject: Position Announcement - Florida International University

Florida International University Libraries invites applications for Head

of the Resource Development Department at the University Park Green
Library.  The successful candidate will have broad responsibilities for
the supervision, planning, and implementation of the acquisitions,
serials, and preservation functions, which includes 9 FTE staff.
Additional duties include the coordination of digitization projects and
workflow for the University Libraries and to act as a resource person
for automation in the Collection Management department.  This position
reports to the Assistant Director for Collection Management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required: MLS from an ALA accredited program; minimum of 3 years of
professional academic library experience in Acquisitions and/or Serials;

supervisory experience; demonstrated evidence of excellent
organizational skills; effective oral and written communication skills;
ability to work both cooperatively and independently.

Preferred: Proficiency with electronic technology including experience
with electronic information resources; familiarity with digital library
technologies.

RANK AND SALARY:  Assistant or Associate University Librarian; salary
range of $36,000 - $45,000, commensurate with rank, qualifications, and
experience.

BENEFITS: 22 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave per year; TIAA/CREF
or other retirement options, health/life insurance options.

LIBRARY SETTING: The new 8-story Green Library, located at the FIU
University Park Campus, is designed to accommodate state-of-the-art
information technology.  The FIU Biscayne Bay Campus, thirty miles away,

also has a state-of-the-art library. The total library collections
comprise more than 1.4 million volumes and subscriptions to more than
9,910 scholarly journals. The libraries also provide access to over 170
databases and services, including statewide OPAC (NOTIS) with mounted
databases and gateways to remote services; CD’s; LEXIS-NEXIS, RLIN,
Internet/WWW access, and numerous digital library services. The 2000/01
Library materials budget is $5M.

UNIVERSITY SETTING: Florida International University is the fastest
growing unit of the State University Systems of Florida and one of the
most rapidly growing urban, multi campus comprehensive universities in
the country. Offering over 200 undergraduate/graduate programs, and a
student enrollment of 31,000+ from all states and 120 countries, FIU
prides itself on the cultural and ethnic diversity of its students and
faculty. For more about the University see http://www.fiu.edu .  FIU is
accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges (SACS), and has
recently been classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a
Doctoral/Research University-Extensive institution.

CLOSING DATE: Review of applications will begin on November 20, 2000 and

will continue until the position is filled.

TO APPLY: Send letter of application with your resume, including names,
addresses, phone numbers, fax numbers and e-mail addresses of three
references to: Valerie Edwards, Chair, Search and Screen Committee for
Head of Resource Development Department, Florida International
University Library, University Park, Miami, Florida 33199. Applications
must be postmarked by the closing date.  Position available immediately.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and is an
Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer.

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  Valerie Edwards  <edwardsv@fiu.edu>
  Electronic Information Services Librarian
  Green Library -- GL 231
  Florida International University
  Miami, FL 33199
  (305) 348-6447
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