Hello all--

Cornell Library is excited to announce a new senior-level position,
Chief Technology Strategist (CTS). If you know of individuals who
would be interested in this position, I'd appreciate your passing
this announcement along to them. I'd also be happy to talk to them
about this opportunity.

Reporting directly to the University Librarian and serving as a key
member of the senior management team, the CTS will:
* Participate in the development of a shared vision for CUL's
future that supports the mission of the University and is responsive
to the changing information needs of its constituents.
* Create and articulate an evolving technology strategy to
support that vision, with ongoing input from key stakeholders
* Identify the requisite technical solutions and priorities to
achieve this strategy
* Effectively communicate shared vision throughout CUL and the
University's IT environment
* Assess IT trends and innovations that will impact library directions
* Represent the library in collaborative technology initiatives
across the University and in national and international efforts
* Expand the library's contributions to e-research and provide
leadership in the development of a University cyberinfrastructure
* Plan and direct collaborative research and development efforts
with Computing and Information Sciences, Cornell Information
Technology, Cornell Center for Advanced Computing, and other
appropriate partners within and beyond Cornell
* Enhance CUL's reputation as a leading research library for the
21st century

Formal affiliation with the Information Science Program in the
Cornell Faculty of Computing and Information Science for
appropriately credentialed candidate, and academic rank dependent on
education and experience.

Applications are accepted online.To apply for this position go to:
<http://www.ohr.cornell.edu/jobs/>http://www.ohr.cornell.edu/jobs/
search under the job category of Librarians, select posting number
07563, and follow the instructions for online submission. Please
include a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information
for three references. Applications requested by December 1,
2007. Review of applications will begin immediately and will
continue until the position is filled.

Many thanks, Anne



Anne R. Kenney
Interim University Librarian
Cornell University Library
201 Olin Library
Ithaca, NY 14853
607-255-6875
fax: 607-255-6788
email: ark3@...




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