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Director of Information Resources The Place: The University of Calgary is a comprehensive, research-intensive university with almost 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students, 17,000 continuing education students, and 5,000 faculty and staff. Situated in a rapidly growing city with an ethnically diverse population known for its volunteerism and entrepreneurial spirit, the University promotes discovery and innovation, contributing to the highly educated workforce required in a knowledge economy. The Opportunity: Information Resources integrates the Archives and Special Collections, Image Centre,The Nickle Arts Museum, the University of Calgary Library, and the University of Calgary Press. Convergence among these units has enabled us to achieve leadership in teaching information literacy, building collections that support learning, research, digitization and publishing in conventional and electronic formats. Information Resources has an exemplary record of collaboration with internal and external partners. Collaboration with Information Technologies, for example, has led to the development of our internationally recognized Information Commons. Regional partnerships are expanding and now include the Calgary Health Region Information Network and the Campus Calgary Digital Library. A cornerstone of the Campus Calgary Digital Library is an expansion of the Library building — the number one capital priority of the University of Calgary, with groundbreaking scheduled for April 1, 2006. The Position: The Director of Information Resources will serve as a member of the senior leadership team of the University and is expected to be • a leader committed to building on our successes and guiding us into the future • a scholar with excellent academic and professional credentials • a user-focused administrator with a strong commitment to service • a spokesperson and advocate for the Information Resources team, a colleague who values the contributions of individual team members, and a mentor to the next generation of leaders • an experienced provider of information and cultural resources for education and research • an entrepreneur with experience in change management The Candidate: The ideal candidate will seize the opportunity to • refine and champion Information Resources’ strategic plan, aligning it with the University’s Academic Plan • secure new sources of funding to sustain and broaden the objectives of Information Resources • foster links with academic, professional and community stakeholders locally, nationally and internationally • advocate for Information Resources within and outside the University • support inquiry by encouraging research and teaching collaborations both on campus and off • expand and strengthen the role of Information Resources as a leader in digitization initiatives within Canada and North America • work collaboratively with colleagues across Information Resources, the University and the community to nurture innovation and creativity For further information regarding Information Resources, refer to the website at: http://www.ucalgary.ca/IR/ Individuals can apply, nominate or express interest by contacting: Dr. Ron Bond Provost and Vice-President (Academic) University of Calgary 2500 University Drive NW Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4 e-mail: [log in to unmask] Applications should be accompanied by a curriculum vitae, a statement of interest, and the names of three referees. Consideration of applicants beginning December 1,2005, for a renewable five-year term commencing July 1, 2006, will continue until the position is filled. The University of Calgary respects, appreciates, and encourages diversity. __________________________________________________________________ Mail submissions to [log in to unmask] For information about joining ARLIS/NA see: http://www.arlisna.org/join.html Send administrative matters (file requests, subscription requests, etc) to [log in to unmask] ARLIS-L Archives and subscription maintenance: http://lsv.uky.edu/archives/arlis-l.html Questions may be addressed to list owner (Kerri Scannell) at: [log in to unmask]