[Asis-l] Position Announcement - Head of Public Services, Northern Michigian University

[Burgmeier, Michael]

LIBRARY HEAD OF PUBLIC SERVICES

Lydia M. Olson Library at Northern Michigan University seeks applicants for the Head of Public Services. We seek a versatile, dynamic person to lead an 
integrated, progressive program of library services that is responsive to the needs of the University community.  NMU is a high-tech campus and the first public university in Michigan to embark on a "laptop campus" initiative.  

This librarian provides leadership to the Public Services units; oversees 
operational functions; supervises staff; coordinates assessment of services, 
processes, and user needs; coordinates public service activities with other 
units; promotes library programs and services; and engages in librarianship 
activities including selection, teaching, and reference. 

Qualifications: ALA-accredited master's degree; minimum 2 years progressively responsible library experience, preferably in an academic library; demonstrated ability to coordinate one or more library service (e.g., circulation, reference, library instruction); experience with assessment (measuring and evaluating service, assessing user needs); reference and classroom instruction experience; supervisory experience; demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty, students, and 
colleagues; effective oral and written communication skills. A second master's or higher degree is desirable.  

This is a full-time, twelve-month tenure track faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor or higher.  Salary and benefits are competitive. Rank and salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Send letter of application with resume, transcripts, and names of at least three references to: Search Committee, Lydia M. Olson Library, Northern Michigan University, 1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, MI, 49855.  Letters of application must address applicant's qualifications and experience with respect to this position.  Applicant review begins March 13, 2006, and continues until the position is filled.  

To learn more about the Olson Library, visit: http://www.nmu.edu/library

Complete position description available at: http://www.nmu.edu/library/news/hps.htm

NMU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty.

Mike Burgmeier
Reference/Web Services Librarian
Olson Library, Northern Michigan University
1401 Presque Isle Ave.
Marquette, MI  49855
906-227-2187 (voice)
906-227-1333 (fax)