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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT:
Associate University Librarian for Research and Scholarly Communication
Oregon State University Libraries

Oregon State University Libraries seeks an innovative, dynamic, and experienced 
library leader to join the organization's senior leadership team.  The 
Associate University Librarian for Research and Scholarly Communication will 
shape the Libraries' digital library strategies as they advance the development 
and communication of scholarly research and further the University's goal of 
becoming a top ten land-grant institution. As a member of the senior management 
team, the AUL for Research and Scholarly Communication will contribute to 
long-range planning, program development and evaluation, resource development, 
budget formulation, and allocation of resources in support of the Libraries' 
mission.  He/she will work with department heads to identify and implement the 
strategic directions for the Center for Digital Scholarship and Services, 
Emerging Technologies and Services, University Archives, and Special 
Collections.  The AUL must demonstrate a strong commitment to the collaborative 
development and implementation of innovative digital and web initiatives and 
services that respond adroitly to all users' evolving needs as researchers and 
scholars.
OSU Libraries has nearly 2 million volumes and vast digital resources including 
ScholarsArchive@OSU (the 4th ranked single-university repository in the U.S.), 
internationally recognized digital collections like the Oregon Explorer natural 
resources digital library, and an agile development environment which has 
produced the LibraryFind(tm) metasearch application, the Library à la Carte 
Content Management System and other digital initiatives to serve the 
university's 24,000 students, faculty scholars and researchers, and the public. 
 OSU Libraries is a member of the Orbis/Cascades Alliance of Northwest 
universities and colleges, which has a total of more than 9 million holdings.
The OSU Libraries' Special Collections include the Ava Helen and Linus Pauling 
Papers as the cornerstone for collections on the history of science and 
technology in the 20th century.  University Archives collections record the 
history of OSU and include the Oregon Multicultural Archives, which documents 
the lives and activities of ethnic minority communities in Oregon; and 
extensive collections pertaining to natural resources in Oregon and the 
Northwest.

Required Qualifications:


 *   MLS from an ALA-accredited library program or foreign equivalent.
 *   Minimum of seven years increasing responsibility in an academic or 
research library.
 *   Applied knowledge of the principles of library management and organization.
 *   Experience with budget operations and strategic planning.
 *   Knowledge of new information technologies, evolving models of scholarship, 
and the presentation of services in the Web environment and the ability to 
articulate how these influence teaching, learning and scholarship.
 *   Strong record of scholarly publication, research and national 
participation in professional societies suitable for appointment as associate 
professor
 *   Demonstrated commitment to service to all constituencies.
 *   A record of accomplishment in dealing with change and mentoring and 
coaching staff at all levels including successful experience supporting 
tenure-track faculty.
 *   Experience in working with state and/or regional consortia.
 *   Excellent analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
 *   A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
 *   A demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively.
 *   Experience managing and administering digital library initiatives and 
services.
 *   Experience with assessment and evaluation techniques, especially as 
applied to programs and services relevant to position responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications:

 *   Additional graduate degree.
 *   Experience working with special collections and archives.
 *   Experience participating in a library fundraising and development program, 
engaging with new and ongoing donors and providing stewardship information to 
major donors

Environment:
Oregon State is a leading research university located in one of the safest, 
smartest, greenest small cities in the nation: 
http://oregonstate.edu/main/about. Situated 90 miles south of Portland, and an 
hour from the Cascades or the Pacific Coast, Corvallis is the perfect home base 
for exploring Oregon's natural wonders.  The university has an institution-wide 
commitment to diversity, multiculturalism and community and actively recruits 
and retains a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of 
historically underrepresented groups.

Employment Conditions:
Full-time, 12 month, annual tenure track appointment at the rank of Associate 
Professor.  Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. 
Excellent medical, dental, and life insurance; staff tuition fee privileges for 
employee or a dependent at an Oregon University System school (restrictions 
apply).  This position earns 15 hours of vacation and 8 hours of sick leave 
each month.

Application Procedure and Deadline:
Submit a letter of application that addresses qualifications and interest in 
the position, current resume and the names, addresses, phone numbers and email 
addresses of three references to: 
http://jobs.oregonstate.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=59094

For additional information or problems submitting, please contact:
Sonya Arnold
541-737-8320
sonya.arn...@oregonstate.edu<mailto:sonya.arn...@oregonstate.edu>


To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by Oct. 10, 2011.

Oregon State University is an AA/EO employer and has a policy of being 
responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.


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Terry Reese, Associate Professor
Gray Family Chair for
Innovative Library Services
121 Valley Library
Corvallis, OR 97331
tel: 541.737.6384
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