Indiana University Libraries
Director, Digital Library Program

The Indiana University Libraries are seeking an experienced and innovative
individual to administer the operations of the Indiana University Digital
Library Program. Responsibilities:  The overall direction of the Indiana
University Digital Library Program is provided by a steering committee
comprising the University Dean of University Libraries, the Vice President
for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, and the Dean of
the School of Library and Information Science, all of whom contribute
resources to the program.  The director, whose position is jointly funded by
the University Libraries and University Information Technology Services, is
responsible to those offices and the steering committee for the successful
operation of the program.  Although the director's appointment is as a
librarian and as such he/she reports to the University Dean of University
Libraries for evaluation purposes and daily operations, input from the
partners will be included annually in the evaluation of the director. The
Director of the Digital Library Program provides operational management for
the Program. The director supervises the Associate Director, who oversees
planning activities and project management for the Digital Library Program.
The director also works with the Digital Library Steering Committee on
long-range planning.  The director has significant responsibility for
outreach beyond the Bloomington campus to develop projects and initiate
collaborative ventures. Qualifications: Graduate degree required, coupled
with significant relevant experience in an academic research library or
other academic environment; MLS degree from an ALA-accredited library school
preferred.  Significant supervisory experience, including management of
staff, budget, and planning.  Experience working in the field of digital
libraries in a leadership role, and broad knowledge and understanding of
current practices in digital libraries are highly desirable. Experience in
analysis and design, and management of technical staff are highly desirable.
Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment is required.
Salary and Benefits:  Salary and rank are negotiable and competitive
dependent upon qualifications and experience. This is a tenure track
academic appointment, which includes eligibility for sabbatical leaves.
Benefits include a university health care plan, TIAA/CREF retirement/annuity
plan, group life insurance, and liberal vacation and sick leave.  To apply,
send letter of application, professional vita, and names, addresses, and
phone numbers of four references to: Yolanda Cooper-Birdine, Indiana
University Libraries, Main Library C-201, Bloomington, IN 47405. Phone:
(812) 855-8196; fax: (812) 855-2576; e-mail: [log in to unmask]  Review
of applications will begin no later than March 24, 2000. The search will
remain open until the position is filled. For further information concerning
the Digital Library Program at Indiana University:
http://www.dlib.indiana.edu.  For further information concerning Indiana
University: http://www.indiana.edu/iub. Indiana University is an affirmative
action/equal opportunity employer.