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[Molly Moss]

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Marilyn Lewis
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LIBRARY DIRECTOR
THE COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY
VIRGINIA INSTITUTE OF MARINE SCIENCE
SCHOOL OF MARINE SCIENCE

The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) seeks an energetic, 
innovative Library Director.  VIMS is one of the largest marine science 
institutions in the United States and serves as the School of Marine 
Science of the College of William and Mary as well as the marine scientific 
and technical advisor to the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The Library Director provides leadership in the administration of the 
Institute's library including fiscal management and personnel, policy and 
program development, fund raising, collection development and integration 
of emerging technologies.  The Director is responsible for developing a 
library collection to meet the specialized research interests and 
educational needs of the VIMS faculty, research staff and graduate 
students.  The individual will also maintain our online bibliographic 
resources and manage the library's website.  The Director is the archivist 
for VIMS publication and institutional materials.

The successful candidate must have an ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent 
degree; have at least five years managerial experience in an academic, 
research or technical library; excellent organizational and communication 
skills; demonstrated experience in the application of information 
technology to integrated automated library systems; experience in web site 
development and web-based bibliographic interface.  Knowledge of HTML and 
PERL preferred.

This is a non-tenured professional faculty position. Salary is commensurate 
with qualifications and experience.

Review will continue until an appointment has been made.

A letter of application, vita, and the names and contact information for 
three professional references should be sent to:

Dr. Kenneth A. Moore
Chair, VIMS Library Director Search Committee
Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Post Office Box 1346
Gloucester Point, VA 23062

The College of William and Mary is an EEO/AA employer.




Marilyn Lewis
Bibliographic Services Librarian
Virginia Institute of Marine Science
College of William and Mary
P.O. Box 1346 / Rt. 1208 - Greate Rd.
Gloucester Point, VA  23062 USA
804.684.7115 phone
804.684.7113 fax
http://www.vims.edu/library
http://lion.swem.wm.edu/uhtbin/webcat
(online catalog)
OCLC: VIM