[LIBJOBS] USA - Honolulu, Hawaii -- University Librarian, The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa

University Librarian

 

The University of Hawai'i at Mānoa (UH Mānoa) seeks a motivated and experienced visionary leader to serve as University Librarian. Building upon the many strengths of the University, as well as the unique attributes of Hawai'i and its uniquely multi-cultural and diverse populations of students, faculty and staff, the successful candidate has an exciting opportunity to lead the Library in becoming a stronger intellectual presence in Hawai'i and beyond. The University Librarian will provide leadership and guidance in all aspects of the Library including positioning the Library locally, nationally, and internationally; maximizing the benefit of its multicultural and mid-Pacific island environment; intellectual development; fundraising; and management of all aspects of Library operations.

 

The UH Mānoa Library serves as a key resource for the Mānoa campus as well as for the other UH system campuses. The Library has approximately 145 faculty and staff members, and the annual budget is approximately $15 million. The collections contain more than 3.4 million volumes, 2.3 million microform units, about 5,000 computer files, 15,000 linear feet of manuscripts and archives, more than 73,000 audiovisual items, and nearly 95,000 maps and aerial photographs. Collections are housed in three buildings on campus: Hamilton Library, Sinclair Library, and Jefferson Hall. Hamilton Library houses the research collections in the humanities, social sciences, science, and technology; the area focus collections for Asia, Hawai'i, and the Pacific; and archives, manuscripts, and other special research collections. Sinclair Library is home to the music collection, print and media course reserves, Wong Audiovisual Center.  The Student Success Center and the Honors Program also make it  the center of the Library's efforts to improve undergraduate education. Both Hamilton and Sinclair contain campus computer labs and provide reference, instruction and other services. Jefferson Hall is the locale for congressional papers. The UH Mānoa Library is a member of the Association of Research Libraries.

 

UH Mānoa is one of the premier institutions of higher learning in the Pacific and part of an international community of research universities. It is the flagship campus of the UH System and enrolls more than 20,000 students.  UH Mānoa is one of the nation's few land-, sea-, and space-grant institutions, and it plays a vital role in Hawaiian, Asian, and Pacific communities through education, research, outreach, and service. Many of the University's fields of study relate directly to the distinctive geographical and cultural setting of Hawai'i, an island community with diverse ecosystems and exceptional cultural diversity. For more information about UH Mānoa and the Library, please go to http://www.manoa.hawaii.edu and http://library.manoa.hawaii.edu.

 

Nominations, inquiries, and application information

 

Nominations, inquiries, and applications are being accepted for this position. Review of applications will begin on October 2, 2012, and will continue until the position is filled. For best consideration, applications should be submitted by October 16, 2012.  Candidates must submit a cover letter summarizing the candidate's interest and qualifications for the position, a current resume, and the names of four (4) professional references, including title and contact information. For a job description and search information, please go to www.manoa.hawaii.edu/executivesearch/ul. E-mail correspondence/submittal is strongly encouraged. Please send materials to:

 

University of Hawai'i at Mānoa UL Search

Attn: Michele Tom, Executive Search Coordinator

University of Hawai'i at Mānoa

2500 Campus Road, Hawai'i Hall 209

Honolulu, Hawai'i 96822

Phone: 808-956-9396 / Fax: 808-956-7115

E-mail: tomm@hawaii.edu

 

The University of Hawai'i is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and encourages applications from and nominations of women and minority candidates.