The University of Windsor and the Leddy Library are seeking an experienced and creative leader who can think strategically and direct a collaborative effort to shape a shared vision to advance the University’s and the Library’s goals.
The Leddy Library is an essential participant in the delivery of academic programs and the pursuit of research with 83 staff members, including 24 librarians, and an annual budget of $10.6 million. It has a collection of over 3.4 million items, including 1.7 million print volumes. The Library provides access to 52,000 electronic journals, and has been a leader in developing and utililizing open source technologies. It participates very actively in a range of provincial and national consortia and in the broader research library community as a member of Canadian and U.S. national associations.
This is an exciting time in the continuing development of the University of Windsor. The last decade has brought considerable growth in enrolment, which today stands at 15,550 students, in 140 programs offered by nine Faculties. To support these students, the University has nearly 600 faculty and over 1,200 staff. In addition, the University is currently engaged in its most ambitious capital expansion since 1963, and this year the President is leading the creation of a new Strategic Plan, Thinking forward…Taking action.
Reporting to the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, the University Librarian provides visionary leadership in all areas of the Leddy Library’s operations and development. She or he is responsible for the overall administration and policy co-ordination of the Library, and participates in the governance of the University. The successful candidate will hold a graduate degree in Library and Information Studies, and have a track record of successful administrative experience in positions of increasing complexity and responsibility. She or he will have strong leadership and management abilities, a comprehensive understanding of the contemporary issues and challenges affecting academic libraries, and the collaborative and communication skills required to develop internal and external relationships and partnerships.
The appointment is for a term of five years, is renewable and will commence on July 1, 2010. The Search Committee will begin consideration of candidates in late January 2010.
Applications and nominations should be submitted in confidence to the address shown below.