All,
In my intro below , I meant to say to send your resume etc. to Executive
Assistant,
NOT just Assistant.
Sorry for the error.
Mo
--On Thursday, June 01, 2006 11:59 AM -0400 maureen dawley
<[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> ARLIS members:
> We're just initiating this search for Head of Arts and Special
> Collections in the University Libraries at Carnegie Mellon. If you are
> interested in applying, note below that you need to reference job HL4-06
> in your letter along with your resume, and names and contact information
> for three references to be sent to:
> Assistant, Hunt Library, Carnegie Mellon University, 5000 Forbes Avenue,
> Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890. Fax: (412) 268-2793.
> Email applications can be sent to [log in to unmask]
>
> Best,
> Mo
>
>
> Head, Arts and Special Collections
> Carnegie Mellon University Libraries
>
> Carnegie Mellon University Libraries seeks an enthusiastic and innovative
> leader for the Arts and Special Collections department. The department
> supports and facilitates faculty and student teaching, learning, and
> research in the arts by offering services, collections, instruction, and
> outreach targeted to Carnegie Mellon's College of Fine Arts, which
> includes the Schools of Architecture, Art, Design, Drama, and Music. Arts
> and Special Collections provides and creates digital services and
> collections for this community. The department also includes five special
> collections units (Fine and Rare Book Room, Posner Memorial Collection,
> Architecture Archives, Audio Collection, and Visual Resources Collection)
> in two facilities (Hunt Library and the Posner Center).
>
> The head is responsible for the management of the department including
> staffing, services, collections, and facilities. The head oversees the
> University Libraries' Arts Reference Desk and other service points. The
> head supervises a team of four faculty liaison librarians/archivists and
> four staff members. The head is responsible for developing departmental
> strategic plans in coordination with the University Libraries' strategic
> plan through collaboration with members of the department and other
> Libraries department heads. The head maintains and promotes
> interdepartmental communication and participates in library governance.
> This position is part of the Librarian/Archivist track of the university
> faculty. Attainment of promotion and continuing appointment is dependent
> on job performance, research, scholarly or artistic activity, and
> service. Initial appointment will be commensurate with the candidate's
> experience and professional achievement.
> Required Qualifications:
> -ALA-accredited MLS or ALA-recognized international equivalent or
> appropriate advanced degree.
> -Degree in the visual or performing arts, or five or more years of arts
> or academic library reference experience.
> -Demonstrated knowledge of print and electronic information resources and
> information technologies.
> -Strong public service orientation.
> -Demonstrated experience in creating or managing digital projects.
> -Ability to lead and to collaborate as part of a team.
> -Outstanding written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
> -Supervisory experience.
> -Potential to meet the university's requirements for promotion and
> continuing appointment,
> http://www.cmu.edu/policies/documents/Librarian.html
> Desirable Qualifications:
> -Demonstrated experience with managing arts facilities, special
> collections, or archives.
> -Advanced degree in the visual or performing arts, or management.
> -Proven skills in traditional and digital reference, instruction, and
> computing.
> Salary negotiable from $40,000 minimum depending on qualifications and
> experience. Comprehensive benefits package. Applications received by June
> 30, 2006 will receive first consideration. Position begins around October
> 1, 2006. Employment eligibility verification and background check
> required before hire.
>
> Members of historically underrepresented groups in librarianship (African
> Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans and Native Americans) are
> strongly encouraged to apply.
>
> Send application letter referencing job HL4-06, resume, and names and
> contact information for three references to: Executive Assistant, Hunt
> Library, Carnegie Mellon University, 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
> 15213-3890. Fax: (412) 268-2793. Email applications can be sent to
> [log in to unmask]
>
> Carnegie Mellon is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
> dedicated to diversity.
>
>
>
> Mo Dawley
> Senior Librarian
> Art and Drama Librarian
> [log in to unmask]
> 412-268-6625
> http://www.library.cmu.edu/Research/Arts/Art/index.html
> http://www.library.cmu.edu/Research/Arts/Drama/index.html
> http://www.greenarts.org/
>
Mo Dawley
Senior Librarian
Art and Drama Librarian
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412-268-6625
http://www.library.cmu.edu/Research/Arts/Art/index.html
http://www.library.cmu.edu/Research/Arts/Drama/index.html
http://www.greenarts.org/
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