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[Posted 2009.3.20] Roosevelt University University Librarian Position Type: Administrative Posting Number 0600277 Department Library Location: Chicago/Schaumburg Work Hours Posting Date 02-24-2009 Remove from Posting on or before: Open Until Filled Job Type: Full Time Job Summary: Roosevelt University invites nominations and expressions of interest for the position of University Librarian. The University Librarian serves as an advocate for the college, both internally and externally, and works in partnership with all constituent groups. The University Librarian will be an experienced professional who has a clear understanding of emerging trends and issues and the vision, energy and creativity to address them. The University Librarian is directly responsible for administering all aspects of library services and functions, including budgeting, strategic planning, personnel management (personnel selection, supervision and professional development), collaboration with other university units, fundraising and overseeing the design of a proposed new library facility. This is an administrative appointment (without faculty rank) that reports directly to the Provost and Executive Vice President. Additional information may be found on our leadership profile page at: http://www.roosevelt.edu/librariansearch/ Roosevelt University is a private university serving 7,700 students
of diverse ages and backgrounds with campuses located in the heart
of downtown Chicago and northwest Founded in 1945 on the principles of inclusion and social justice, Roosevelt is a student centered university whose mission is to serve as a national leader in educating socially conscious citizens for active and dedicated lives as leaders in their professions and their communities. Roosevelt offers graduate and undergraduate programs in arts and sciences, business, performing arts, education and professional studies, including doctoral degrees in psychology and education, and is currently planning a new College of Pharmacy which will grant the Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Minimum Qualifications: An MLS degree from an ALA-accredited institution is required. The University Librarian will advance the mission of the library to provide the University community access to the information, services and environments needed to strengthen teaching and learning. The ideal candidate will have multiple years of progressively responsible
academic library experience; a user-centered vision; a clear understanding
of the changing role of libraries and scholarly communication; possess
current knowledge of issues facing higher education and academic libraries;
working knowledge of academic libraries; demonstrated ability to lead
new initiatives and manage projects; evidence of budgetary, strategic
planning, personnel management and facilities management skills; experience
implementing emerging information technologies in libraries; strong
communication and interpersonal skills; evidence of ability to work
collaboratively with internal and external partners; commitment to
diverse populations; demonstrated flexibility in changing environments;
and a record of professional achievement; advancement and development
experience. Departmental Minimum Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications
Required Applicant Documents Resume Applications and nominations should include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and list of three to five professional references indicating the applicant's relationship to the referring party. Please email nominations and inquiries to: University Librarian Search Committee, c/o Toyia K. Stewart, Roosevelt University, LibrarianSearch@roosevelt.edu. Additional questions about the position may be directed to the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President at jgandre@roosevelt.edu or (312) 341-3615.
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