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University of Minnesota Libraries Associate University Librarian for Information Technology http://www.lib.umn.edu The University of Minnesota Libraries seek visionary and creative leadership for the position of Associate University Librarian for Information Technology (AUL-IT). Reporting to the University Librarian, the AUL provides administrative and programmatic leadership for information technologies in the University Libraries system, a large, comprehensive enterprise on the UM-Twin Cities campus. The AUL serves as a member of the Libraries’ executive group, contributes to Libraries’ strategic planning, resource, and policy development and plays a significant role within the campus IT enterprise. The University’s recent strategic positioning process, coupled with increased investment in the Libraries, creates a rich context for program development and innovation. The Libraries program agenda emphasizes campus collaboration and integration of library resources and services within the teaching, learning, research, and service activities of Minnesota’s flagship campus. The University Libraries have a record of notable technology development and significant opportunities for campus collaboration. These assets and opportunities include: * Systems such as LibData, the Undergraduate Virtual Library, UThink Blog service, University Digital Conservancy, and recent investment in social tools. * A development partnership with Ex Libris to re-conceive discovery and delivery of information resources and re-purpose bibliographic data. * A recently completed technology assessment that lays the groundwork for an active staff education curriculum. * A Libraries organization that is committed to ongoing behavioral and needs assessment to inform services. Strong partnerships with the campus IT organization, and research partnerships with departments such as Computer Science. Additional background about the position and the University of Minnesota Libraries at: https://wiki.lib.umn.edu/AULSearch/HomePage Review of applications begins April 1 and will continue until the position is filled. For a complete position description and qualifications see http://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=60372 The University of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. -- ************************* Shane Nackerud Web Services Coordinator University of Minnesota Libraries 320 Walter Library 612-625-7880 [log in to unmask]