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Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2001 19:23:05 EDT
From: Charles F. Tremper <cftrempe@LIBRARY.SYR.EDU>
Subject: Associate University Librarian opening at Syracuse University

POSITION AVAILABLE: SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

ASSOCIATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN FOR INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
AND TECHNICAL SERVICES

Syracuse University Library seeks a knowledgeable and innovative leader
who has a thorough understanding of the evolving role of research
libraries in contemporary higher education and demonstrates the ability to
articulate a vision for exemplary, state of the art technical services.
A detailed position description 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.

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^Òs mission in the areas
of information technology and technical services. Administratively
oversees the online integrated system (Endeavor^Òs 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^Òs 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.