From: Shu-Chen Tsung <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2014 14:43:22 -0400

Announcement of position opportunity at Georgetown University:

Associate University Librarian for Scholarly Resources

Georgetown University seeks a strategic, dynamic leader to join its
senior management team as the Associate University Librarian for
Scholarly Resources. Located at the heart of the campus, the
Georgetown University Library welcomes one million visitors annually.
Over one hundred librarians and staff provide innovative services and
sustain collections of over 3.5 million volumes, which are available
to the University’s 15,000 faculty, graduate, and undergraduate
students. A member of the Association of Research Libraries and the
Washington Research Libraries Consortium, Georgetown University
Library embodies the University’s mission as a “student-centered
research university.”

The Associate University Librarian for Scholarly Resources provides
leadership and direction for the division that includes the
departments of Collections, Research, and Instruction; Copyright and
Scholarly Communications; the Special Collections Research Center; the
Blommer Science Library; and the Woodstock Theological Library.

Reporting to the Deputy University Librarian and as a member of the
Library’s Executive Committee and Leadership Council, the Associate
University Librarian shares in the responsibilities for
decision-making, resource management, strategic direction and
development of policies for the library operations and services within
a collaborative, team-oriented environment. As indicated, s/he
represents the University Librarian and the Library within the
University and in local, regional, and national associations and
consortia.

Requirements include:  Minimum of eight years of progressively
responsible administrative experience in providing services related to
research, teaching and learning and scholarly communication.
Successful record of management and administration of a large staff,
along with the ability to articulate vision, set direction, and
accomplish initiatives in rapidly changing environments. Established
expertise in managing library materials budgets and developing
scholarly, special, and circulating collections.

Demonstrated deep knowledge of trends and issues affecting academic
research libraries, along with understanding of and enthusiasm for the
role of the library in the research, teaching, and learning mission of
the university. Evidence of leadership and active involvement in the
library profession. Proven commitment to scholarship is critical to
interact intellectually with members of a University community
renowned for its excellence.

The successful candidate must demonstrate exceptional interpersonal
skills and excellence in oral and written communications, as well as
the ability to interact collegially and effectively with all
constituencies, from faculty, staff, and students to alumni, donors
and members of the wider community.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Those
received by September 22, 2014 will be assured of consideration.

Apply to position # 20141318 at:

https://jobs.georgetown.edu/PD.php?posNo=20141318

EEO Statement

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action
employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual
orientation, age, religion, national origin, marital status, protected
veteran status, disability or other categories protected by law.

Shu-chen Tsung
Associate University Librarian
for Digital Services & Technology Planning
Georgetown University