[LIBJOBS] new positon at Boston Library Consortium

Please post as appropriate.  Thanks.

 

 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

BOSTON LIBRARY CONSORTIUM

 

The Boston Library Consortium, an association of 19 academic and research libraries located in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire, is dedicated to sharing human and information resources to advance the research and learning of its constituency. Founded in 1970, the Consortium supports resource sharing and enhancement of services to users through programs in cooperative collecting, access to electronic resources and physical collections, and enhanced interlibrary loan and document delivery.

 

Position Summary:  Under the direction of the BLC Board of Directors and in conjunction with the Board’s Management Council, the Executive Director of the Boston Library Consortium is responsible for managing the programs and services of the Consortium.  Working with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director provides visionary and energetic leadership for the organization; implements strategic initiatives and programs; and seeks new opportunities and funding sources in order to improve services and performance of the member libraries for their constituents.  The Executive Director is also a leader among regional and national consortia and academic research libraries.

 

Responsibilities:

q  Lead and manage the implementation of strategic planning initiatives of the BLC.

·         Work closely and proactively with the Board to develop a shared vision for the Consortium that supports the mission of the BLC and is responsive to the changing needs of its constituents.

·         Participate in efforts to enhance the reputation of the BLC as a leading library consortium for the 21^st century.

·         Oversee implementation strategies and evaluate progress, results and impacts.

q  Facilitate communication among BLC members.

·         Effectively communicate the shared vision within the BLC and other relevant groups.

·         Provide general oversight of BLC’s public relations, including oversight of the BLC website; production of publicity materials; and presentations for various communities of interest.

·         Monitor support to BLC committees, teams, task forces, and Communities of Interest.

q  Oversee BLC Operations

·         Hire, train, supervise and evaluate BLC office personnel.

·         Develop budgets, plan and monitor expenditures.

·         Seek funding opportunities such as grants and oversee the preparation of grant proposals.

q  Represent the BLC at regional and national associations and groups.

 

Qualifications:

Required:

• Demonstrated command of trends in academic and digital libraries, information policy, and information technologies
• Personal skills to maintain effective relationships with staff, constituents, and professional colleagues.
• Demonstrated knowledge of technology applications relevant to user-centered library services. 
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Minimum five (5) years experience in an academic environment demonstrating a record of progressively increasing administrative experience relevant to the requirements of the position, including ability in leadership, participative management and sound fiscal and human resource management.

Desired:

·         Advanced degree in Library Science, Information Science or related field

• Demonstrated experience or knowledge of trends in library consortia and collaborative ventures. 
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing financial strategies for libraries.
• Evidence of enthusiasm, creativity and potential to succeed in a rapidly changing academic library environment, including a good collaborative and relationship building track record.

 

The salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and the responsibilities of the position.

 

Review of completed applications will begin February 12, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled.  Applications and nominations should include letter of interest, résumé, and the names of three references to:  Jay Schafer, Chair, Search Committee for BLC Executive Director Position, Library Administrative Office, W.E.B. Du Bois Library, 154 Hicks Way, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA  01003-9275

libadm@library.umass.edu

 

The Boston Library Consortium is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.