POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Chair, Department of Special and Area Studies Collections
Associate University Librarian or University Librarian
The George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida, seeks applications
and nominations for the position of Department Chair for Special and Area
Studies Collections. The successful candidate will be a forward thinking
leader who is knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the changing nature of
librarianship for special collections and area studies collections. Reporting
to the Associate Dean for Scholarly Resources and Research Services, this
position is a key member of the Library team, ensuring organizational
effectiveness, efficiency, and development of policies for library operations.
The Department Chair for Special and Area Studies Collections is a tenure
track library position which will provide leadership, strategic vision and
direction for the department by blending traditional academic library
practices with innovation to expand collections and usage, redesign spaces,
and increase available resources. The Chair works collaboratively with
departmental colleagues to assess strengths and weaknesses in the various
collections, to determine priorities, to establish policies, and to develop
departmental service plans that enhance and support the academic mission of
the University.
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly
committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. Applicants from a broad
spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities and disabled
persons, are especially encouraged to apply.
The search will remain open until filled, and review of applications will
begin on November 1, 2012. Interested candidates should follow the application
procedures outline on the Position Vacancy Announcement at:
http://web.uflib.ufl.edu/pers/FacultyPositions.html.
All inquiries and submissions of required application materials should be sent
to Bonnie J. Smith, Smathers Libraries Human Resources Office, at:
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