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University Librarian and Director of Library Services

Employer:	University of St Andrews
Location:	St Andrews
Salary:	Negotiable
Published Date:	2 Sep 2010
Status:	Full-time
Ref:	CD8631

Job Description

The University of St Andrews is seeking to appoint a University Librarian and Director of Library Services of exceptional ability. This post represents a unique opportunity to shape the role of the Library in the future of this successful research-intensive University and in the creation and maintenance of a Library which meets both institutional needs and the individual requirements of students, staff and members of the local and wider communities. The University will shortly celebrate the 600th anniversary of its foundation, and as we prepare to enter our seventh century of academic exploration, we are searching for an inspirational and experienced librarian to lead the University Library in the delivery of a modern and effective library system. As Director of Library Services, you will have a thorough understanding of how a University Library interacts with the teaching and research activities of a highly-rated academic institution. You will bring to this position proven qualities of leadership and vision, together with a high degree of organisational, planning and fi nancial experience. Your remit will include responsibility for the successful delivery of the interim library upgrade project, and more generally for helping the University of St Andrews fulfi ll its vision for the future of the institution’s library system. The possessor of excellent skills in human resource management and communications, you will also use your outstanding interpersonal skills to manage change in the Library.

Contact

This appointment will commence at the earliest opportunity. For informal enquiries, please contact the Deputy Principal Professor, Chris Hawkesworth, by email:
deputyprincipal@st-andrews.ac.uk or telephone +44 (0)1334 462542.

Closing date: 15 October 2010.

We encourage applicants to apply online

www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/welcome.aspx

however if you are unable to do this, please call +44 (0)1334 462571 for an application pack. Please quote ref: CD8631

www.st-andrews.ac.uk

University of St Andrews
The University is committed to equality of opportunity

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