> Dear colleagues,
>
>       Now that our NAAB visit is behind us, we are starting a job search
> to select my permanent replacement as the Director of the Architecture
> Library.
>
>       Relevant information is available on our web site at
> http://library.njit.edu/jobs  I also list the ad and job description below
> under my signature.  I think this month's issue of ACSA News will carry
> the ad, as well.
>
>       Among other things, we're really looking for someone who can be a
> colleague to the architecture faculty and is skilled in technology so that
> our digital imaging projects can continue to progress.  I'll be involved
> on the selection committee in some fashion.
>
>       It is a terrific opportunity to run your own shop, in a library that
> is the heart of the School of Architecture, and in an environment that is
> pushing things forward technologically.
>
>       If anyone has any questions, feel free to query me about the
> position offline.
>
>                                       --Jim
>
> Jim Robertson
> Assistant University Librarian
> Van Houten Library
> New Jersey Institute of Technology
> 323 King Blvd.
> Newark, NJ  07102-1982
> (973) 596-5798 -- [log in to unmask] -- www.library.njit.edu
>
> +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
>
> JOB AD: Director of the Architecture Library
>
> NJIT is a public research university, perennially among Yahoo Internet
> Life's top ten most wired universities. We are looking for an innovative
> librarian to operate, manage, supervise, and improve the new Barbara &
> Leonard Littman Architecture Library (www.njit.edu/library/archlib),
> closely satisfying the library needs of the architecture faculty and
> students and coordinating with the university library management team.
> This position includes, but is not limited to, all architecture duties,
> such as the selection of materials, circulation, training, faculty
> liaison, digital image collections, web improvements, general reference,
> etc. Reports to the University Librarian and supervises one full time
> staff member and designated student employees. Position requires MLS from
> ALA accredited program, web author and developer skills with digital image
> experience; three years progressive experience as academic librarian and
> demonstrated interest, knowledge, or experience in architecture, art,
> design, or construction.
>
> See full job description at our web site: www.library.njit.edu/jobs.
> Highly competitive salary and benefits. Applications will be taken until
> April 15, 2002 or until position is filled.
>
> The university reserves the right to substitute equivalent education
> and/or experience at its discretion. NJIT is an equal opportunity,
> affirmative action, equal access employer. Send resume to:
>
> Personnel Box L-DAL
> NJIT
> New Jersey Institute of Technology
> A Public Research University
> University Heights
> Newark, NJ 07102-1982
>
> +++++++++++++++++++
>
> JOB DESCRIPTION: Director of the Architecture Library
>
> Reports to the University Librarian and is responsible for the Barbara &
> Leonard Littman architecture Library and shares management
> responsibilities with the library management team. Responsible for
> conducting and managing all activities and services associated with
> satisfying the library needs of the architecture faculty and students and
> assisting with the management of the university library as delegated.
>
> Supervises the Architecture Coordinator and designated student workers and
> is the supervisor-in-charge of the Architecture Team and such other teams
> as may be delegated. Shares overall NJIT library management
> responsibilities with the other members of the library Management Team
> (University Librarian, Assistant University Librarian, and Director of
> Interlibrary Loan, Projects, and Grants).
>
> Minimum Qualifications:
>
>    1.Masters in Library or Information Science (ALA Accredited)
>    2.Three years progressive experience as an academic librarian.
>    3.Web author and developer.
>    4.Comprehensive skills, knowledge, and experience with library
> technology and its effective use.
>    5.Demonstrated interest, knowledge, or experience in architecture, art,
> design, or construction.
>
> Preferred Qualifications:
>
>    1.Management and supervisory experience.
>    2.Current knowledge and skills in all areas of library technology.
>    3.Knowledge and experience with map and drawing collections.
>    4.Successful professional architecture librarian experience.
>
> Typical Responsibilities and Duties:
> Percentages and duties are only illustrative and may change regularly and
> without notice.
>
>    1.Manages, supervises, and improves the Architecture Library.
>    2.Performs any and all activities associated with the Architecture
> Library, including, but not limited to, reference, liaison, circulation,
> course reserves, OCLC
>      searching, observing and reporting facilities problems, equipment,
> and so on.
>    3.Performs general reference assistance including literature searching
> and analysis.
>    4.Is highly regarded and respected by NJIT architecture faculty as a
> full colleague.
>    5.Manages and improves the Architecture Library web site.
>    6.Satisfies the needs of the architecture faculty and students
> including any special needs such as grey literature, slides, maps and
> cartographic information,
>      audiovisual equipment, web sites, scanners, image data, etc.
>    7.Selects and manages the Architecture Library's collection (journals,
> books, materials, slides, etc.), satisfying the needs of faculty and
> students in coordination with
>      the university's librarians.
>    8.Develops the digital image and slide collections of the library in
> coordination with the architecture faculty.
>    9.Coordinates library procedures in harmony with the university
> libraries.
>   10.Trains and supervises staff in satisfying user needs.
>   11.Teaches faculty how to access architecture literature, photographs,
> and material on the internet.
>   12.Instructs users in the optimum use of library resources.
>   13.Works with and cooperates with the other librarian staff and teams,
> especially library managers.
>   14.Provides such other duties as assigned.

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