For online notice of vacancy, see:
http://www.lib.washington.edu/about/employment/

NOTICE OF VACANCY

October 14, 2010


TITLE: Associate Dean of University Libraries and Director of the Health
Sciences Library

LOCATION: Health Sciences Library

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The University of Washington Libraries invites applications and
nominations for the position of Associate Dean of University Libraries
and Director of the Health Sciences Library. This is an exceptional
opportunity to shape major programs, strategic directions, and service
initiatives for one of the nation’s premier health sciences libraries.
The Libraries is an integral partner in the education, research,
clinical care, and service mission of the University. It is a national
leader in the development and application of innovative strategies and
technologies to meet information and research needs. The Health Sciences
Library supports the education, research, and clinical programs of the 6
UW health science schools: Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy,
Public Health, and Social Work; 2 academic medical centers and a network
of clinics, as well as the wider interdisciplinary biomedical community
of the University and the citizens of the state of Washington.

The UW ranks 2nd among universities in the amount of federal grant and
research dollars received with over 1 billion dollars in total research
funding. The UW School of Medicine is ranked #1 in the U.S. News & World
Report rankings in primary care (also #1 in family medicine and rural
medicine subspecialties) and #6 in research. The UW School of Nursing is
ranked #1 among nursing schools and the School of Public Health is
ranked #4 among public health programs. The UW hospitals are also highly
rated for patient care.

Reporting to the Dean of University Libraries, the Associate Dean and
Director is responsible for strategic visioning, policy and program
development, operations and personnel, and overall innovation and
excellence in the Health Sciences Library. The Associate Dean and
Director contributes to Libraries-wide leadership for transformational
and user-centered research services; educational and clinical programs;
assessment; and marketing of services. The Associate Dean and Director
serves on the Libraries Cabinet; works closely with other senior leaders
to ensure services and collections responsive to the needs of users;
actively contributes to the ongoing stewardship and strategic directions
of the Libraries; develops staff at all levels; nurtures an inclusive
environment that supports diversity; and provides leadership at local,
state, regional, national, and international levels. The Associate Dean
and Director also serves as Director and Principal Investigator of the
National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM), Pacific Northwest
Region, and two NNLM centers: the Outreach Evaluation Resource Center
and the Web Services Technology Operations Center.

The UW School of Medicine is home to a unique regional medical education
program known as WWAMI (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, Idaho). As
the only medical school in these five states, the UW School of Medicine
guarantees a number of slots in the entering class for students from
each of these states. These students complete their 1st year at their
home institution, their 2nd year at the UW in Seattle, and their 3rd and
4th years at clerkships and clinical sites throughout the northwest
region. The Health Sciences Libraries provides access and services to
these students, faculty, staff, and preceptors throughout all five states.

The UW Libraries is one library serving three campuses and ranks 13th
overall among the 114 North American academic libraries that are members
of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), and 6th among public
institutions in the U.S after Michigan, UC Berkeley, Penn State, UCLA,
and Texas. The University Libraries operates in a dynamic, collaborative
environment to provide advanced networked resources, responsive
collections, with a superlative staff, and excellent user-centered
services to a three-campus university of more than 48,000 students
(including over 12,500 graduate/professional students), 4,000 faculty,
and 27,600 total staff.

The Libraries has transformed how it acquires and provides knowledge
resources and collections; supports users both on and off campus; and
delivers services and content any time and any place. The collections
include a large and growing digital library, over 7 million cataloged
volumes and more than 60,000 currently received serial titles. The
Health Sciences Library has over 170,000 monograph titles and over 3,500
current serial subscriptions. The Health Sciences Library has an annual
budget of $4.7 million, plus $1.8 million in annual grant and contract
expenditures; a staff of 19 librarians and 21 professional, technical,
and support staff. The Health Sciences Library has a well-established
departmental liaison program throughout the health sciences schools and
has a strong clinical librarian presence.

The Libraries is a partner with the ALA-accredited Information School,
which has expanded substantially graduate and undergraduate programs,
and offers a top ranked concentration in health sciences librarianship.
The Health Sciences Libraries works closely with the UW Department of
Medical Education and Biomedical Informatics. The Libraries is a member
of the Association of Research Libraries, the Association of Academic
Health Sciences Libraries, OCLC, the Greater Western Library Alliance,
the Orbis Cascade Alliance, the Center for Research Libraries, and
several library consortia, and participates in many national and
international initiatives. The Health Sciences Library hosts the
regional program of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine.



QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:
* Graduate degree from a program accredited by the American Library
Association or an equivalent graduate library science/information
studies degree.

* Demonstrated commitment to diversity and understanding of the
contributions a diverse workforce brings to the workplace.

* At least five years of successful library experience including at
least three years of administrative experience in a health sciences
setting; proven track record of innovation and new program
implementation; ability to articulate a strategic vision for the Health
Sciences Library; understanding of the multi-faceted roles of libraries
in higher education, clinical care, and the broader community.

* Excellent knowledge of current issues and opportunities in health and
bioscience services and facilities; experience in the provision of
onsite, distributed, and digital services; understanding of current
trends and changes in scholarly communication, especially in the health
and biosciences.

* Exemplary record of success in grants and fundraising, including
public and private grants, gifts, stewardship, and donor cultivation.

* Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a collaborative
management environment and to function effectively as a member of a
strong leadership team; excellent interpersonal skills; engaged
commitment to staff development and mentoring. High level of energy,
creativity, and affinity for productive ambiguity; ability to foster
collaborative attitudes within the groups of units managed and between
those units and units managed by others; familiarity with assessment and
evaluation methods.

* Must be an articulate and engaging advocate and have superior
communication and entrepreneurial skills. Ability to engender
partnerships and represent the Health Sciences Library, the University
Libraries, and the National Network of Libraries of Medicine in a
variety of venues. Examples include the Medical Library Association, the
National Library of Medicine, and the Association of Academic Health
Sciences Libraries.

* Record of research, publication, and/or professional contributions.
Evidence of exemplary leadership and influence.

* Demonstrated ability to advocate for health sciences libraries at the
local, regional and national levels, including the legislative arena.

PREFERRED

* Experience at all levels within a large academic health sciences
library and a demonstrated understanding of the role of a regional
medical library.


SALARY: $90,000 minimum. Starting salary commensurate with
qualifications and background. An Administrative Stipend will be
established at the time of appointment.

BENEFITS:
Librarians are academic personnel and participate in the University of
Washington Retirement Plan (TIAA-CREF, The Vanguard Group, and/or
Fidelity Investments) on a matching basis. Vacation is accrued at the
rate of 24 working days per year; sick leave at the rate of 12 working
days per year. Excellent medical, dental and life insurance plans. No
state or local income tax.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
To apply for this position, please submit the following information to
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* Cover letter (addressed to Charles Chamberlin, Senior Associate Dean
of University Libraries)

* Curriculum vitae or resume
(include a telephone number, mailing address, email address and salary
requirements)

* List of three references who are knowledgeable of your qualifications
for this position
(include telephone numbers, mailing addresses, and email addresses)

Please use "Librarian Application" in the subject heading.
PDF format is preferred (MS Word and text will also be accepted). If
possible, please submit all three components in a single, multi-page pdf
document. All submissions will be maintained in a secure, password
protected online file space.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
To ensure consideration, applications should be received no later than
5:00 p.m., Friday, January 28, 2011.

University of Washington Libraries home page is
http://www.lib.washington.edu.
The Health Sciences Library home page is
http://healthlinks.washington.edu/hsl/.

The University of Washington, an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative
Action Employer, is building a culturally diverse staff and strongly
encourages applications from female and minority candidates.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the
University is required to verify and document the citizenship or
employment authorization of each new employee.