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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span lang=EN-GB
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font-family:Arial;color:navy;font-weight:bold'>Apologies for cross-posting</span></font></b><b><font
size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;color:navy;font-weight:bold'>*<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span lang=EN-GB
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>I hope the announcement
of the recruitment of a new Executive Director for SPARC Europe will be of
interest to some members of these lists. I am slightly biased, but I
think it a wonderful opportunity!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span lang=EN-GB
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>David <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span lang=EN-GB
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>David Prosser<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span lang=EN-GB
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>SPARC <st1:place w:st="on">Europe</st1:place></span></font><span
lang=EN-GB><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'>SPARC <st1:place
w:st="on">EUROPE</st1:place> - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:
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<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN
style='font-size:11.0pt'>SPARC Europe is a voice for the European research
library community and provides the support and tools it needs in order to bring
about positive change to the system of scholarly communications. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN
style='font-size:11.0pt'>SPARC Europe promotes an open scholarly communication
system through advocacy and education and the promotion of new models, </span></font><font
size=2><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>for the benefit of researchers and
society at large in <st1:place w:st="on">Europe</st1:place> and beyond. <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></font></p>
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11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'>The position of Executive Director offers a challenging and rewarding
role in driving forward SPARC Europe’s goals and future development. </span></font><font
size=2><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt'>The Executive Director will
undertake his/her responsibilities on the authority of the SPARC Europe Board of
Directors, and will report directly to the chair. </span></font><font size=2><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'>The Executive Director provides
</span></font><font size=2><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt'>SPARC
Europe with strategic direction and leadership in line with its strategic
goals, implements its strategic plan, and serves SPARC Europe members. The
Executive Director will be expected to be present and active in the European <font
color=black><span style='color:black'>debate on the future direction scholarly
communication,</span></font> both in person and electronically, and will
also be responsible for taking initiatives, developing plans, liaising
with other organisations (including SPARC, SPARC Japan, LIBER, OASPA, etc.),
and seeking funding and support. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'>Essential knowledge, skills and experience:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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size=2 face=Wingdings><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Wingdings'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>§<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font size=2><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'>A thorough knowledge of current developments in
scholarly communication<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font size=2 face=Wingdings><span
lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Wingdings'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>§<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><span lang=EN-GB>Proven experience
in management, preferably in scholarly publishing or an academic library.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText style='margin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:
l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font size=2 face=Wingdings><span
lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Wingdings'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>§<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><span lang=EN-GB>Ability to think
strategically and to identify opportunities<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText style='margin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:
l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font size=2 face=Wingdings><span
lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Wingdings'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>§<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font color=black><span
lang=EN-GB style='color:black'>Excellent knowledge</span></font><span
lang=EN-GB> of English<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText style='margin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:
l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font size=2 face=Wingdings><span
lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Wingdings'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>§<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><span lang=EN-GB>A high standard
of communication skills, both verbal and written, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText style='margin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:
l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font size=2 face=Wingdings><span
lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Wingdings'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>§<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><span lang=EN-GB>Experience of
meeting deadlines and the necessary organizational skills to prioritize among
several responsibilities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h3><b><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></h3>
<h3><b><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>TERMS
AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></h3>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'>The post of Executive Director of SPARC Europe will be located in the
LIBER Secretariat, which is to be established in the KB, National Library of
the <st1:country-region w:st="on">Netherlands</st1:country-region> in <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">The Hague</st1:City></st1:place>, The
Netherlands. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'>Salary will be on Scale 12: minimum € 3,886.00 to maximum € 4,998.00
gross per month full-time, plus a vacation allowance of 8%, and a December
allowance of 8,33%. Candidates from outside The Netherlands can apply for a
tax-free allowance equivalent to 30% of their taxable salary. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'>The initial appointment will be for one year, subject
to satisfactory performance of responsibilities and duties, and is open to
renewal for a period of two years by mutual consent.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'>HOW TO APPLY <o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'>Applicants should send a letter of
application, including details of three referees, with email addresses if
possible. Applications may be sent by mail or by email, or both, to the Chair
of the Board of Directors:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'>Bas Savenije, KB, <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street
w:st="on">PO Box</st1:Street> 90407</st1:address>, 2509 LK The Hague, The
Netherlands; <a href="mailto:bas.savenije@kb.nl">bas.savenije@kb.nl</a> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'>Please mark the envelope/email: SPARC
EUROPE RECRUITMENT<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'>The closing date for applications is 14
February 2010. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'>Interviews will be held in the KB in <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">The Hague</st1:City></st1:place> (<a
href="http://www.kb.nl/">www.kb.nl</a>) on either 1 or 3 March. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'>FURTHER INFORMATION <o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-GB
style='font-size:11.0pt'>More information about SPARC Europe and the post may
be found at the website <a
href="http://sparceurope.org/news/sparc-europe-recruiting-new-executive-director/">http://sparceurope.org/news/sparc-europe-recruiting-new-executive-director/</a>
or by contacting:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:PersonName w:st="on"><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span
lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt'>Bas Savenije</span></font></st1:PersonName><font
size=2><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt'> (Chair of the Board of
Directors) <a href="mailto:bas.savenije@kb.nl">bas.savenije@kb.nl</a>, tel. +31
(0)70 314 0497<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-GB
style='font-size:11.0pt'>David Prosser (Director of SPARC Europe) <a
href="mailto:david.prosser@bodley.ox.ac.uk">david.prosser@bodley.ox.ac.uk</a>, <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-GB
style='font-size:11.0pt'>Tel. +44 (0)1865 277 614<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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