Towson University
Type: Executive Level Management
PositionsTitle: University Librarian
Organization: Towson University
State:MD
Date Submitted: 10/25/2005Date
Closed: 12/1/2005
For More Info: librariansearch@towson.edu
Position Description
University LibrarianTowson University seeks nominations and applications for the position of University Librarian. Reporting to the Provost, the University Librarian will join a vibrant academic administrative team that is actively situating the University for prominence as Maryland's metropolitan university. With a current enrollment of over 18,000 students and academic programs through the doctoral level, the University is the second largest public institution in the state of Maryland and expects to grow to at least 25,000 students by 2014. The Albert S. Cook Library currently has a full-time equivalent staff of 52.5 including 17.5 librarians with rank and permanent status.The University seeks candidates who can lead and clearly articulate the library's role as it recasts its service and access responsibilities during this time of fast growth and mission transformation. In particular, the focus for the successful candidate will be to implement, in concert with the entire library staff, the resource base for the library that corresponds to the growth of the University; the library's responsibilities to further the metropolitan university mission; a comprehensive staff, service, access and facilities plan; the library's role in the University's information technology organization; and how to actively serve as the advocate for new approaches to scholarly communication.To qualify for this position, the candidate must have a MLS from an ALA-accredited program; a minimum of 10 years post-MLS experience in a medium to large library with a progressive professional track to a department head or higher; and a significant record of academic scholarship and/or professional accomplishments at the national level.Application materials should include a letter that includes background and experience and how they fit with the requirements of this position; current curriculum vitae; and the names, title, e-mail and business addresses and business telephone numbers of at least five professional references.
Please send these documents to the Office of the Provost, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252-0001.
Electronic submissions are encouraged and may be sent to librariansearch@towson.edu.Screening of applications will begin on December 1, 2005 and continue until the position is filled. Starting date is negotiable and the salary package is competitive.Towson University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
PositionsTitle: University Librarian
Organization: Towson University
State:MD
Date Submitted: 10/25/2005Date
Closed: 12/1/2005
For More Info: librariansearch@towson.edu
Position Description
University LibrarianTowson University seeks nominations and applications for the position of University Librarian. Reporting to the Provost, the University Librarian will join a vibrant academic administrative team that is actively situating the University for prominence as Maryland's metropolitan university. With a current enrollment of over 18,000 students and academic programs through the doctoral level, the University is the second largest public institution in the state of Maryland and expects to grow to at least 25,000 students by 2014. The Albert S. Cook Library currently has a full-time equivalent staff of 52.5 including 17.5 librarians with rank and permanent status.The University seeks candidates who can lead and clearly articulate the library's role as it recasts its service and access responsibilities during this time of fast growth and mission transformation. In particular, the focus for the successful candidate will be to implement, in concert with the entire library staff, the resource base for the library that corresponds to the growth of the University; the library's responsibilities to further the metropolitan university mission; a comprehensive staff, service, access and facilities plan; the library's role in the University's information technology organization; and how to actively serve as the advocate for new approaches to scholarly communication.To qualify for this position, the candidate must have a MLS from an ALA-accredited program; a minimum of 10 years post-MLS experience in a medium to large library with a progressive professional track to a department head or higher; and a significant record of academic scholarship and/or professional accomplishments at the national level.Application materials should include a letter that includes background and experience and how they fit with the requirements of this position; current curriculum vitae; and the names, title, e-mail and business addresses and business telephone numbers of at least five professional references.
Please send these documents to the Office of the Provost, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252-0001.
Electronic submissions are encouraged and may be sent to librariansearch@towson.edu.Screening of applications will begin on December 1, 2005 and continue until the position is filled. Starting date is negotiable and the salary package is competitive.Towson University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
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