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Vice Provost and Director of University Libraries

University at Buffalo
The State University of New York

The University at Buffalo (UB), The State University of New York (SUNY), invites applications and nominations for a visionary leader as Vice Provost and Director of University Libraries. The University at Buffalo, a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), is SUNY's most comprehensive research-intensive university and its primary center for professional education, currently enrolling over 27,000 students and offering 300 degree programs (baccalaureate, master's, doctoral, and first professional). Home to over 150 research centers and institutes, UB's research expenditures for FY 2007-2008 totaled approximately $348 million.

The Vice Provost and Director of UB Libraries has several major responsibilities: providing a strategic vision; leading the planning and advancement of the UB Libraries; leading innovation in the Libraries' collections, user services, and digital presence; ensuring sound management; representing the UB Libraries locally, nationally, and internationally; and leading philanthropic and other funding efforts. The incumbent reports directly to the Provost/Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Preferred Qualifications:
* A distinguished national/international reputation for sustained scholarly accomplishments, and a record of excellence in teaching, research, and service appropriate to appointment at the rank of Full Professor at a major research university.
* An earned doctorate and an MLS (Master of Library Science) from a program accredited by the American Library Association, or equivalent.
* Substantive and successful experience as librarian/higher education administrator.
* Ability to work effectively with university senior leadership and with faculty in implementing an ambitious academic plan.
* Commitment to diversity among faculty, staff, and students.
* Strong management skills and experience.
* Expertise in collections development, user services, and new technology applications.

* The highest standards of personal and academic integrity and ethical and professional conduct.
The UB library system, the largest in SUNY, is known for its wide-ranging digital resources and world-renowned special collections. The UB Libraries belong to the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and are viewed as a national leader in access to and delivery of high value digital and print resources to the University and global academic communities. The 3.7 million volumes of the UB Libraries include 578,000 e-books, and the periodical holdings include over 80,000 scholarly journal subscriptions consisting of 48,400 electronic serials of which almost 20,000 are accessible as full-text e-journals; the holdings also include 5.4 million microforms, 85,000 music recordings, 1.1 million ArtStor images, and a substantial multimedia collection. The UB Libraries include ten distinct facilities including Law and Health Sciences Libraries.

To ensure full consideration, materials should be received as soon as possible; review of nominations and applications for the position will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested qualified individuals should provide an electronic version of their curriculum vitae and an optional letter describing their interest in and qualifications for the position. Candidates are asked to review all information and documents posted on the search Web site, http://www.buffalo.edu/lib-vp/

 This search will be conducted with full confidentiality. All nominations and applications should be sent electronically via e-mail (Microsoft Word or PDF attachments strongly preferred) to:

Dr. Bruce D. McCombe, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, Chair, Search Committee, at cas-dean@buffalo.edu.

The University at Buffalo is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer/ Recruiter.