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qualified candidates. Please direct questions to Mary Jackson at [log in to unmask].
Thank you! Lisa
Lisa K. Traditi, MLS, AHIP
“Library @
Fitzsimons”
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The director is responsible for planning and implementing all library and
information management programs and services offered by the library, including
acquisition and/or licensing of information resources for the HSC campus. This
position appoints and directs faculty and staff and allocates library resources
in support of campus and library mission and goals. The director also holds
non-tenure track faculty rank at a level commensurate with the criteria for
promotion and appointments of HSC library faculty. The director will also use
the title “Health Sciences Librarian” as appropriate.
The Director of Health Sciences Library reports to the Associate Vice
Chancellor for Academic Affairs. Although the Downtown Denver campus of UCDHSC
maintains its own separate library, the Auraria Library, it is expected that
the Director of the Health Sciences Library will work closely and
collaboratively with the Director, faculty and staff of that library.
Job Responsibilities
The director must have extensive knowledge of library operations in the
health sciences environment. The director prepares, allocates and monitors the
library budget and is responsible for all library personnel. The director
develops and implements library, information management and technology policy
and is responsible for project and strategic planning. The director has
knowledge of innovative and emerging information technologies. The director
collaborates with other CU libraries to provide services and resources to the
university community and represents the library and
Required Qualifications
A masters degree is required, preferably in library/information science
from a program accredited by the American Library Association. Professional
experience in an academic health sciences library is required, of which at
least three years includes supervisory, planning and budget experience at the
assistant or associate director level with responsibility for the operation of
multiple departments.
Salary and Benefits
Salary is highly competitive and commensurate with skill and
experience. UCDHSC offers a full benefits package. Information on university
benefits programs is located at www.cusys.edu/pbs.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted electronically beginning
To Apply
Applicants should provide a resume, five references, and a detailed
cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarizing qualifications, evidence of
leadership ability, constituent relations, knowledge of information
technologies and their vision for the Library @ Fitzsimons.
Applications are accepted electronically at www.jobsatcu.com
Questions should be directed to [log in to unmask].
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