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Assistant/Associate Dean for Collections and Scholarly Services -- 
University of Kansas -- Kansas
 
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR COLLECTIONS AND SCHOLARLY SERVICES 
The University of Kansas Libraries seeks a visionary, knowledgeable,
innovative and experienced library leader for Assistant/Associate Dean for
Collections and Scholarly Services. This individual will lead change to
shape the Libraries' mix of traditional and digital resources and
scholarly services to support the research and instructional mission of
the University. The Assistant/Associate Dean will build on the Libraries'
leadership role within the campus community in support of scholarly
services and digital initiatives. Reporting directly to the Dean, the
Assistant/Associate Dean is one of four Assistant/Associate Deans, is a
member of the Dean's Council and management councils in the Libraries and
in Information Services. Committed to diversifying our workforce the
University of Kansas Libraries seeks candidates who will contribute
affirmatively and creatively to the university's multicultural
environment. It is our goal to have the richest possible mix of
perspectives, life-experiences, interests, worldviews and cultures in our
campus community.The successful incumbent will lead an innovative program
of print and digital collection development, preservation and scholarly
support services to position KU Libraries as a leader in meeting new and
emerging research and teaching needs within the KU community.
Responsibilities:* Provides strong and visionary leadership for
library-wide collection development practices, digital and print
preservation, digital initiatives and scholarly services for University of
Kansas Libraries including special collections and the archives. * Directs
and manages recruitment and evaluation for library faculty and staff in
collection development, preservation, special collections, and scholarly
services.* Maintains current knowledge with all aspects of scholarly
communication issues, higher education trends and research needs in the
context of rapidly developing technologies.* Provides strategic and
innovative direction and oversight of an expanding program to support and
sustain faculty research and instructional efforts through programs such
as digital scholarship, data services and intellectual property rights.
Serves as the Libraries' primary liaison to University entities engaged in
digital scholarship, research support and new degree programs. * Provides
collaborative leadership with campus Information Technology, other campus
units, and consortia in coordinating and developing digital publications
and electronic repositories.* Works closely with members of the Libraries'
management team, academic administrators, subject liaisons, digital and
preservation teams and faculty to integrate the Libraries' role into the
research and instructional programs of the university.* Serves as a member
of the Libraries' management team, contributing to strategic planning
efforts, program development and assessment, budget formulation and
allocation of resources in support of the Libraries' mission.* Administers
collection budget of more than $7 million. * Seeks creative and
collaborative funding opportunities, and fosters grant initiatives.*
Represents the Libraries within the university, and on committees and
forums at the state and at the national level.Qualifications: Required for
Assistant Dean* Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program* Minimum 5
years' experience in increasingly responsible academic or research library
management positions* Collection development leadership experience as
evidenced by oversight of a collection development program in a large
academic/ research library, or equivalent* Substantial knowledge of
current trends in scholarly communication including the management,
development, creation and preservation of original resources and digital
collections as evidenced by contributions to the profession* Excellence in
communication skills as evidenced through review of application materials*
Substantial knowledge of current trends in scholarly communication,
information technologies, preservation, data management and higher
education as evidenced by a strong record of scholarship, service and
leadership in the profession* A record of effective collaborative efforts
involving diverse faculty, library staff, Required for Associate DeanIn
addition to the requirements for Assistant Dean, for appointment as
Associate Dean, the successful candidate must meet these requirements:* 7
years of experience at the level of department head or senior management
position in the library of a doctoral granting institution * Substantial
record of scholarship in one or more of the core areas of this
positionDesired for both Assistant and Associate Dean* Advanced subject
degree * Proficiency in a language other than English.* Experience with
international or diversity programs* Capacity to thrive in an environment
of change and to foster that capacity in others.TERMS OF APPOINTMENT:
Librarians at the University of Kansas are members of the University
faculty. Must be eligible for appointment at the Librarian II level. Proof
of eligibility to work in the United States upon appointment.ENVIRONMENT:
The University of Kansas is a major comprehensive research and teaching
university that serves as a center for learning, scholarship, and creative
endeavor. The University of Kansas holds membership in the prestigious
Association of American Universities (AAU), a select group of public and
private research universities that represents excellence in graduate and
professional education and the highest achievements in research
internationally. The University of Kansas Libraries is a founding member
of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research
Libraries, BioOne, and the Greater Western Library Alliance.The Libraries
constitute a major academic resource supporting more than 27,000 students
and 1,500 faculty members. The Libraries' extensive collections are housed
in six library facilities in Lawrence and one in Kansas City and are
cooperatively linked with the university law and medical school libraries.
As part of the Information Services division, the University of Kansas
Libraries works collaboratively with Information Technology to deliver
content and technology services in support of the University teaching and
research mission. The University's main campus sits on a beautifully
landscaped hilltop in Lawrence, Kansas, located between Kansas City and
Topeka. A diverse community of 90,000, Lawrence offers extensive public
and cultural amenities. APPLICATION PROCEDURES: The position will remain
open until filled. Applications and nominations will be accepted until the
position is filled. Initial screening will begin April 5, 2007. A full
position description and application requirements can be found at
http://jobs.ku.eduComplete application includes: letter of interest, a
statement addressing each of the required and preferred qualifications,
curriculum vitae, and the names with contact information of three
references. Send by mail or electronically to: Prof. Victor Bailey, Chair,
Assistant/ Associate Dean for Collections and Scholarly Services Search
Committee, c/o University of Kansas Libraries, 502 Watson, 1425 Jayhawk
Boulevard, University of Kansas, Lawrence KS 66045-7535, fax 785-864-5311,
or electronically to [log in to unmask] E-mail submission is encouraged. Upon
receipt of application materials, candidates will be sent instructions for
completing required sections of the on-line Faculty and Academic Staff
Applicant Data From. The University of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity,
Affirmative Action Employer. The University encourages applications from
underrepresented group members. Federal and state legislation prohibits
discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,
ancestry, sex, age, disability, and veteran status. In addition,
University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual
orientation, marital status, and parental status.

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