This job listing from The Chronicle of Higher Education (http://chronicle.com/jobs/) was forwarded to you by: [log in to unmask] _________________________________________________________________ The following message was enclosed: Apologies for duplication. _________________________________________________________________ This job listing is available online at this address: http://chronicle.com/jobs/id.php?id=0000525160-01 _________________________________________________________________ What's the best investment you can make in your career? Answer: a subscription to The Chronicle of Higher Education. We'll keep you up to date on all the important news, controversies, and trends in academe. And a subscription gives you daily updates and complete access to our Web site, which includes an online archive of 12 years of back issues. You'll find a special subscription offer at http://chronicle.com/4free/?ej _________________________________________________________________ - The text of the job listing is below - Associate Dean for Library Services -- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania -- Pennsylvania Shippensburg UniversityAssociate Dean for Library Services Position Description:The Associate Dean for Library Services reports to the Dean of Library and Multimedia Services. The Associate Dean manages and oversees daily library operations, directly supervises all library support staff, and oversees library-wide facilities and space management. The Associate Dean supports the Dean of the Library in planning and management of library budgets, strategic planning, staff management, and special projects. This position serves as the primary library administrator in the absence of the Dean and represents the Dean as assigned.Qualifications:Required: A master's degree in library and/or information science from an ALA-accredited program and 40 semester hours of graduate credit, or a second master's in an academic discipline, or an additional advanced degree or certificate. Successful experience in progressive responsibility in library leadership or administration. Experience in strategic, fiscal and program planning, including planning, developing and evaluating programs and personnel. Demonstrated knowledge of academic libraries and the use of evolving technologies in libraries. Evidence of scholarly activity. Strong interpersonal skills, commitment to team work, and demonstrated ability to lead through collaborative and shared decision-making. Evidence of a commitment to understanding diverse populations will be required as part of an on-campus interview. Preferred: An understanding of collective bargaining. More qualifications and a complete position announcement are at: http://www.ship.edu/HRStarting Date: January 2008Application Procedure: Review of completed applications will begin November 5, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled. Please send a cover letter that discusses relevant experience, curriculum vitae, three references (including addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers), and unofficial transcripts to: Mr. Dennis Mathes, Search Committee, Shippensburg University, 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA 17257, or e-mail to: [log in to unmask] Shippensburg University is an equal opportunity employer. _________________________________________________________________ Visit Chronicle Careers at http://chronicle.com/jobs/ _________________________________________________________________ Copyright 2007 by The Chronicle of Higher Education