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>Indiana University Libraries
>Director, Digital Library Program
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>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: [log in to unmask]  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.