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| Date Posted |
01/15/2010 |
| Job Title |
Assistant Dean for Collections and Technology |
| Organization |
Western Washington University Libraries |
| Environment |
Academic Library |
| City |
Bellingham |
| State |
WA |
| Hours |
Full-Time |
| Hire Status |
Direct Hire |
| Job Level |
MLS/MLIS Required |
| Job Description |
About the Position: The Western Washington University Libraries seek a dynamic, innovative, and decisive leader to serve as Assistant Dean for Collections and Technology. The person in this key leadership position will have policy, assessment, and planning responsibilities for Library IT, Collection Development, Cataloging, Acquisitions, and ILL, with a total staff of 25. We are in the early stages of re-visioning our organizational structure, and the Assistant Dean will provide leadership in rethinking past practices in light of new demands and opportunities. We are currently exploring ways to enhance the discovery of resources and information, expand support for digital collections, and improve the management of electronic resources. The successful candidate will be an accomplished leader who is skilled in managing change and building partnerships within the library, across campus, and the greater community.
This is a full time tenured faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. The candidate's record must show professional accomplishments to warrant this appointment. This position reports directly to the Dean of Libraries and will work closely with the Assistant Dean for Public Services, Director of Planning and Administration, and other library leaders.
About the Department: Libraries
Position Responsibilities:
Oversees the technology and bibliographic services for the library, including staff, workflow, and integration with the other departments of the library
Directly supervises 3 faculty and 2 staff
Fosters an environment of collegiality, respect, trust, and teamwork that enables library staff to contribute to the goals of the organization
Monitors and evaluates trends and developments relevant to academic libraries, particularly in the areas of technical services and information technology
Plays a leadership role in library-wide planning, policy making, and development and evaluation of services
Required Qualifications:
An MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited program
Minimum of five years increasingly responsible, substantive positions relating to information technology or bibliographic services
Management or supervisory experience
Experience with strategic planning, project management, or managing change in a complex environment
Demonstrated skills in leadership, including creative problem-solving and the ability to mentor and develop others
Demonstrated experience in effectively implementing new technologies to improve workflow and services
Record suitable for appointment at the associate professor rank or higher
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to thrive in an environment of change and to foster that capacity in others
Substantive management experience relating to information technology or bibliographic services in an academic library
Experience in any of the following: metadata development, electronic resource management, or digital initiatives
Experience with assessment of library services
Academic Emphasis: Libraries
Job Location: Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, with a minimum salary of $75,000
Bargaining Union: Not applicable
Application Instructions and Requested Documents: Please log in below and submit your application via WWU's Electronic Application System for Employment (EASE). Note: You will need to be using Internet Explorer to utilize our online application system.
A letter of application detailing your qualifications, a curriculum vitae, and a list of three references is required. You may cut and paste or upload your materials as noted on the EASE application.
Other Information: For further information, please contact Ms. Connie Mallison, Search Committee Coordinator, by email at Connie.Mallison@wwu.edu
Job Posted: 12/4/2009
Closing Date: 1/29/2010
Recruitment #: 090610 |
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