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Assistant Dean for Collections and Technical Services -- Washington State
University -- Washington
ASSISTANT DEAN FOR COLLECTIONS AND TECHNICAL SERVICES
Washington State University, Pullman, WA.
Responsible for providing vision and leadership that both reflects current
needs and anticipates future trends in the evolving library and information
environment. This position handles oversight for collections, acquisitions,
cataloging, serials, and electronic resources. The Assistant Dean will
support collaboration across the units of the Pullman libraries, with WSU
sites around the state, and with our consortial partners in alignment with
the Libraries' Strategic Plan and WSU's land-grant institution status.
The Assistant Dean promotes a working environment which facilitates the
WSU Libraries' efforts in building an open, collaborative organization.
This full-time, 12-month position reports to the Dean of Libraries.
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED: ALA-accredited masters' degree in library/information
science; successful record of at least 5 years of substantial
administrative or management experience in collections and/or
technical services in an academic library, including experience with
personnel supervision at various levels and budgeting; experience with and
knowledge of an integrated library system (ILS); and excellent
interpersonal and collaborative oral and written communication skills.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following: experience in
leadership, mentoring, and motivation; comprehensive knowledge of a large
library's varied functions; a history of positive interaction with
faculty, staff, students, and administrators; understanding of current
issues and trends facing research libraries, including the rapid changes
in providing access to digital and physical materials to a wide range of
constituents; demonstrated commitment to diversity; a progressive record
of publication and professional participation that meets the criteria for
tenure at WSU.
PREFERRED: Experience with/evidence of: interaction among
different units; facilitation of group decision-making and planning;
assessment of services and user needs; fundraising and resource
development; participation in consortia; experience with
Millennium/Innovative Interfaces; demonstrated support for employee
development; experience in a multi-campus system; and additional advanced
degree.
SALARY/BENEFITS: From $70,000, commensurate with qualifications
and experience. Generous benefits package includes TIAA/Cref
retirement, medical/dental, and paid leave. RANK: Tenured
faculty status, Librarian 3 or 4, commensurate with qualifications and
experience.
TO APPLY:
To ensure full consideration, please submit application materials by
October 15, 2007. A complete application includes a detailed letter
addressing all stated qualifications, a complete resume, and complete
contact information for three references to WSU Libraries, Assistant Dean
for Collections and Technical Services Search Committee, submitted by
email to: [log in to unmask]
(Alternate mailing address: P.O. Box 646510, Pullman, WA, 99164-5610.)
If you have any questions, contact Bonny Boyan, WSU Libraries Personnel
Coordinator, 509.335.1535 or [log in to unmask]
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE
ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER.
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