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.