---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 27 Nov 1996 13:53:00 EDT From: "r. lee hadden" <[log in to unmask]> Reply-To: [log in to unmask] To: Multiple recipients of list FEDLIB <[log in to unmask]> Subject: JOBS: Director - Graduate Theological U- CA ------- Forwarded Message Follows ------- Date: Wed, 27 Nov 1996 11:50:00 -0800 Reply-to: Library and Information Science jobs mailing list <[log in to unmask]> From: Kuny Terry <[log in to unmask]> Subject: U.S. - Director of the Library - Graduate Theological Union - Berkeley, CA To: Multiple recipients of list LIBJOBS <[log in to unmask]> From: Hadi Amjadi <[log in to unmask]> DIRECTOR OF THE LIBRARY Graduate Theological Union The Graduate Theological Union announces that the position of Director of the Flora Lamson Hewlett Library will be open as of July 1, 1997. The GTU Common Library serves the graduate programs of five Protestant Seminaries, three Roman Catholic schools of theology, a Unitarian/Universalist school, a Center for Jewish Studies, Institute for Buddhist Studies, and programs in Orthodox Studies, Women and Religion, Pacific and Asian Theology, Ethics and Social Policy, Theology and the Natural Sciences, and Theology and the Arts. The library provides resources for professional programs such as the M.Div. and the D. Min., various M.A. degrees, and doctoral programs, namely, the Th.D and Ph.D, the latter involving participation of the University of California at Berkeley, a cooperation which inclues two joint Ph.D. programs. The library collection consists of 650,000 items, of which over half are books and bound periodicals, and the remainder consisting of other media. The GTU seeks a Director who will provide energetic, creative leadership in developing educational resources, serve as the public spokesperson for the library, work effectively with diverse constituencies, and participate in the decision making structures of the Union. Specifically, the Director will build on and extend patterns of cooperation in collection development with the University of California, Berkeley, as well as with other institutions in the Bay Area; assess, develop and administer educational resources which include print (books, journals, documents) and non print materials (audio-visual materials, fiche, CD Rom, etc.); be responsible for determining staffing needs and for overall management of the library; prepare and manage the library budget; oversee the use of library space; and work with the Office of Institutional Advancement for special library funding and for public relations purposes. The ideal candidate will have a degree from an ALA-accredited program or its equivalent, academic experience or training (preferably an advanced degree) in an area of theology/religion, familiarity with educational technologies, and at least five years of administrative experience. The Director reports to the Dean/VP for Academic Affairs. The salary is open and includes excellent benefits. The GTU encourages applications which reflect its commitment to diversity. Applicants should provide 1) a curriculum vitae, 2) a brief statement of reasons for interest in the position, 3) specific qualifications, and 4) three names of reference. All materials must be received by February 1, 1997. Nominations and Applications should be sent to Dean Margaret R. Miles, c/o John Dillenberger, Executive Secretary, Librarian Search Committee, GTU, 2400 Ridge Road, Berkeley, Ca. 94709. Tel. 510 649 2440; fax 510 649 1417; Email [log in to unmask] The GTU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hadi Amjadi Systems Administrator GTU Library Berkeley, CA (510) 649-2523 [log in to unmask]