Dear listserv members:
The University of San
Diego (USD), a private Roman Catholic institution based on a beautiful campus
in
Since 1952, USD has
strived to provide students with a high-quality academic experience inclusive
of all faiths, rooted in the Catholic values of honesty, integrity, and
service. USD encompasses the College of Arts & Sciences, the
USD’s main library is the Helen K. and James S. Copley Library, which
houses nearly 1 million items and can access close to 50,000 journal subscriptions
in print and/or electronic format and over 15,000 media pieces. The UL works in
close cooperation with the Chief Information Officer of USD and with the
Director of the
In addition to housing
collections, the Copley Library provides a wide range of services to the USD
community, including study space, meeting facilities, co-curricular
programming, and other resources. USD also participates in local and national
library consortia, including the San Diego Library Circuit Consortium, the
Catholic Research Resource Alliance, and the Statewide California Electronic
Library Consortium. Copley Library is a founding member of SILDRN, the
The successful candidate
will be only the third University Librarian in USD’s history, and will
have an outstanding opportunity to take the University into a new era. This
position requires:
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An experienced library administrator with a strong
understanding of the evolving role of university libraries in the 21st
century and a clear compelling vision for Copley Library;
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A history of decisive and innovative leadership,
including managing and developing human, financial, and physical resources;
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An understanding of technology applications and their
ability to support, enhance or replace traditional library services;
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The ability to be an effective spokesperson for Copley
Library and USD;
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outstanding communication and interpersonal skills;
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A Masters of Science in Library and Information
Science or its equivalent and a second advanced degree before consideration for
tenure. In lieu of a second advanced degree, candidates who present a strong scholarly record and/or
those who already hold tenure will also be considered.
All correspondence,
including applications, nominations, and general inquiries, should be e-mailed
to the attention of
Isaacson, Miller
Phone: 415.655.4900
Fax: 415.655.4905
** The University
of the