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Subject: Position announcement: Head, Info. Resources,U. of Wash. Health
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Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2000 14:40:23 -0800
From: Laurie Sutherland <suther@u.washington.edu>

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November 16, 2000
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Head, Information Resources, University of Washington Health Sciences
Libraries

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The University of Washington Health Sciences Libraries invites
applications from leaders who can develop a dynamic information
resources
program rapidly transitioning to a digital environment.  The current
program includes a top-ranked onsite print collection, national leader
in
document delivery services, high volume photocopy and laser printing
service, and one of the leaders in online resources.  The position
provides strategic leadership in copyright and intellectual
property; development and endowment programs; information resources for
faculty, staff and students distributed across three sites and five
states; evaluation of current and prospective resources use; digital
pilot
programs and services; and policy and rate setting for document
services.  The position coordinates processing services and serves on
the
Information Resources Council as part of the University Libraries
system,
and is responsible for overall selection, licensure or purchase, online
access, processing and budget for information resources of all types.
The
Head of Information Resources is a member of the Health Sciences
Libraries
Executive Committee and supervises a staff of 9 FTE librarian, graduate
student and support staff.  The position reports to the Deputy Director
for the Health Sciences Libraries.

The health sciences user community: top-ranked schools of Medicine,
Public
Health and Community Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Dentistry, and Social
Work; top public university biomedical research program; and an academic
medical center comprised of two medical centers and affiliated
neighborhood clinics.  The primary user population is almost 10,000. A
nationally recognized regional education program distributes student
training sites throughout Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and
Idaho.  The HSL is composed of the Health Sciences Library and
Information
Center, the Social Work Library and the K.K. Sherwood Library at
Harborview Medical Center.  It serves as the regional library for the
Pacific Northwest, National Network of Libraries of Medicine.  It is a
part of the University Libraries with a national reputation for
information literacy. See http://healthlinks.washington.edu/hsl/.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduate degree from a program accredited by the American Library
Association or an equivalent graduate library science/information
studies
degree required.

2. At least five years of significant information resources experience
with at least two years in a leadership position required.

3. Experience in the provision of informational resources and delivery
of
digital services is essential.

4. Leadership accomplishments in development and delivery of innovative
programs, setting strategic directions, and fostering partnerships is
required.

5. Ability to lead a diverse staff in a rapidly changing,
technology-intense environment; to work effectively and collaboratively
in
a complex organization; and to engender a flexible and supportive work
environment are required.

6. Ability to make decisions with data and experience in evaluation of
information diffusion is preferred.

7.  Knowledge of current trends in resource licensing, copyright and
intellectual property, and integration of resources in the sciences.

8. Must have a demonstrated record of successful professional service
and
the ability to represent the library on campus, regionally and
nationally.

SALARY:      $47,000  minimum.  Appointment salary to be commensurate
with
qualifications and background.

BENEFITS:    Librarians are academic personnel and participate in the
University of Washington Retirement Plan (TIAA-CREF,  The Vanguard
Group,
SAFECO Mutual Funds and/or Fidelity Investments) on a matching
basis.  Vacation is accrued at the rate of 24 working days per year;
sick
leave at the rate of 12 working days per year.  Excellent medical,
dental
and life insurance plans.  No state or local income tax.

APPLY TO:    Charles E. Chamberlin
             Deputy Director of Libraries
             University of Washington Libraries
             482 Allen Library
             Box 352900
             Seattle, Washington  98195-2900

Applicants should submit a letter of application, full resume including
a
work telephone number and email address, salary requirements, and the
names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least four references who
are
knowledgeable of the applicant's qualifications for this position.

APPLICATION
DEADLINE:    To ensure consideration, applications should be
received no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, January 5, 2001.

University of Washington Libraries' Home Page is:
http://www.lib.washington.edu

Health Sciences Libraries' Home Page is:
http://healthlinks.washington.edu/hsl/

The University of Washington, an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative
Action
Employer, is building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourages
applications from female and minority candidates.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the
University is required to verify and document the citizenship or
employment authorization of each new employee.

Joyce L. Ogburn
Associate Director of the Libraries
Resources and Collection Management Services
University of Washington
Box 352900
Seattle WA 98195-2900
phone: 206-685-2889; fax: 206-685-8727
jlogburn@u.washington.edu