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Dean of University Libraries -- University of Southern Mississippi --
Mississippi
Dean of University Libraries
The University of Southern Mississippi invites applications and
nominations for the position of Dean of University Libraries. The
university seeks a creative individual with a clear vision for the future
of academic research libraries and a knowledge of trends in higher
education. Working as the primary advocate for the University Libraries,
the dean provides leadership for the goals of the University Libraries
that support the mission of the university. The successful candidate will
have the exciting and unique opportunity to work with a new university
administration to advance University Libraries to new levels of growth and
service.ResponsibilitiesThe Dean of University Libraries administers the
operations, direction, development, implementation and evaluation of all
aspects of library services. Library services are provided at the Joseph
Anderson Cook Library and the William David McCain Library and Archives on
the Hattiesburg campus; the Gulf Coast Library, Gulf Coast Student Services
Center Library, Gunter Library at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory and
several teaching site libraries on the Gulf Coast. The Dean of University
Libraries serves as a member of the Deans' Council and reports to the
Provost. In addition, the dean consults with areas of the university
community including, but not limited to, the Library Services Committee,
Faculty Senate and the Student Government Association regarding the
formulation and implementation of library policies and services. The dean
is expected to foster professional growth for faculty and staff and to
successfully negotiate consortia agreements and collaborative projects.
QualificationsRequired An ALA-accredited MLS (or international equivalent)
and evidence of successful administrative and organizational leadership
experience, a commitment to student learning, effective support of
university research, outstanding oral and written communications skills,
the ability to meet the university's tenure requirements with evidence of
scholarly activity at the associate or full professor level a record of
increasing managerial responsibility and proven leadership in strategic
and fiscal planning including budget management.DesiredAn additional
master's or doctoral degree (terminal degree preferred) and demonstrated
abilities in a multiple-campus setting. Also desirable is a record of
experience in implementing and advancing the use of emerging technologies;
securing external funding for the library and library services; effectively
developing and implementing programmatic and financial plans; developing
and sustaining collaborative relationships with diverse constituencies
including students, staff, faculty and administrators; and serving as an
effective advocate for the libraries and their educational missions at the
campus, community, state, national and international levels. About the
LibrariesThe University Libraries employs 28 FTE librarians and 50 FTE
staff members and has an operating budget of just under $7 million. The
library houses over 1,200,000 volumes, subscribes to 149 online databases,
and provides access to more than 59,000 electronic books and journals. The
University Libraries play a leadership role in the multi-institutional
Mississippi Digital Library initiative. The Special Collections department
in the McCain Library and Archives houses materials relating to the history
of Mississippi and its people, rare books, historical manuscripts,
university archives, the digitization lab, and the internationally
renowned de Grummond Children's Literature Collection.About the University
of Southern MississippiThe University of Southern Mississippi is a
comprehensive doctoral and research university founded in 1910. With the
main campus in Hattiesburg and the Gulf Coast campus at Long Beach-Gulf
Park, Southern Miss is the only comprehensive university in the state to
have been designated dual-campus status by the Mississippi IHL Board of
Trustees. With these two primary sites and five other teaching and
research sites along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Southern Miss serves
nearly 16,000 students. A new Gulf Coast campus has been approved by the
Board of Trustees to augment facilities severely damaged by Hurricane
Katrina. To be assured full consideration, applications should be received
by Dec. 15, 2007. Appointment is effective summer 2008 or as negotiated.
Application materials must include a letter of interest; a curriculum
vitae; a three- to four-page vision statement; and the names, addresses,
telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of five references. Materials
should be sent to:Dr. Jeanne Gillespie Chair, Search Committee for Dean of
University Libraries c/o Betty Boney Office of the Provost 118 College Dr.
#5002 Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001 [log in to unmask]
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