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Date:         Mon, 25 Jan 1993 11:09:28 EST
From:         Barbara.Shipman@UM.CC.UMICH.EDU
Subject:      Position announcement

      HEAD LIBRARIAN, ALFRED TAUBMAN MEDICAL LIBRARY AND COORDINATOR,
      HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARIES, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

      DUTIES:  The University of Michigan Library seeks creative and
      innovative librarians as applicants for the position of Head
      Librarian in the Alfred Taubman Medical Library and Coordinator of
      the Health Sciences Libraries.  This position provides leadership and
      direction for an array of collections and services across three
      health sciences libraries---Alfred Taubman Medical Library serving
      the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy and the University
      Hospital and the libraries of the schools of Dentistry and Public
      Health. These three libraries function in a rich resource
      environment. The university library system currently holds over 6.7
      million volumes and over 70,000 periodicals and serials are received.
      Within the health sciences libraries there are 432,108 volumes, 4,591
      serials, and 27 FTE staff, with 18 FTE student assistants. The
      current campus network services include the library's online catalog
      with over 3 million records, UM-MEDLINE, and 8 other databases.
      UM-MEDLINE can be searched by over 1,100 public access microcomputers
      on campus plus 3,000 more access the network from various offices and
      labs in the health sciences.
      The successful candidate will provide focus on information technology
      and leadership in development of electronic information services into
      the 21st century.  Michigan is one of a handful of universities which
      has been funded to pursue IAIMS initiatives and the successful
      candidate for this position will provide critical direction in this
      effort.  A major thrust is underway in the area of medical
      informatics and in establishment of library support of the new
      medical curriculum.  Close consultation with the primary clientele of
      the libraries will be essential in the continuing development of
      research and clinical support to the departments and schools served.
      New approaches to service delivery will be expected.
      This position reports functionally to the Assistant Director for
      Public Services of the University Library and will work directly as
      appropriate with the Dean of the Medical School and other departments
      and schools served as well as the Dean of the University Library.

      REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: MLS degree from an ALA accredited
      library school and 5 years of administrative experience including
      work in a research, medical, and/or biomedical library serving
      similar clientele.  Evidence of innovative leadership.  Ability
      to translate vision into action.  Experience with relevant
      information technology is essential.  Familiarity with issues,
      trends, and operational needs of research libraries. Excellent
      interpersonal skills and ability to relate to wide variety of
      people.  Demonstrated organizational, analytical and
      communication (both written and oral) skills.

      SALARY & LEAVE: Minimum salary of $50,000 depending on previous
      relevant experience; 24 working days of vacation a year; 15 days
      of sick leave a year with provisions for extended benefits.

      APPLY TO: Lucy R. Cohen; Manager, Library Personnel Office; 404
      Hatcher Graduate Library North;  University of Michigan; Ann
      Arbor, Michigan  48109-1205

      APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications received by March 1, 1993 will
      be given first consideration.

      The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory, affirmative
      action employer.
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