Job posting: Assoc. Dean for Collections and Technology

[Jeff Purdue <Jeff.Purdue@wwu.edu>]

Reposting . . .

Please excuse cross posting:

Assistant Dean for Collections and Technology

The Western Washington University Libraries seek a dynamic, 
innovative, and decisive leader to serve as Assistant Dean for 
Collections and Technology. The person in this key leadership 
position will have policy, assessment, and planning 
responsibilities for Library IT, Collection Development, 
Cataloging, Acquisitions, and ILL, with a total staff of 25. We 
are in the early stages of re-visioning our organizational 
structure, and the Assistant Dean will provide leadership in 
rethinking past practices in light of new demands and 
opportunities. We are currently exploring ways to enhance the 
discovery of resources and information, expand support for 
digital collections, and improve the management of electronic 
resources. The successful candidate will be an accomplished 
leader who is skilled in managing change and building 
partnerships within the library, across campus, and the greater 
community.

This is a full time tenured faculty position at the rank of 
Associate Professor or Professor. The candidate's record must 
show professional accomplishments to warrant this appointment. 
This position reports directly to the Dean of Libraries and will 
work closely with the Assistant Dean for Public Services, 
Director of Planning and Administration, and other library 
leaders. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and 
experience, with minimum salary of $75,000. Deadline for 
applications is January 29, 2010. The position will be available 
July 1, 2010.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Oversees the technology and bibliographic services for the 
library, including staff, workflow, and integration with the 
other departments of the library

2. Directly supervises 3 faculty and 2 staff

3. Fosters an environment of collegiality, respect, trust, and 
teamwork that enables library staff to contribute to the goals of 
the organization

4. Monitors and evaluates trends and developments relevant to 
academic libraries, particularly in the areas of technical 
services and information technology

  1. Plays a leadership role in library-wide planning, policy 
making, and development and evaluation of services

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. An MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited program

2. A minimum of five years increasingly responsible, substantive 
positions relating to information technology or bibliographic 
services

3. Management or supervisory experience

4. Experience with strategic planning, project management, or 
managing change in a complex environment

5. Demonstrated skills in leadership, including creative 
problem-solving and the ability to mentor and develop others

6. Demonstrated experience in effectively implementing new 
technologies to improve workflow and services

7. Record suitable for appointment at the associate professor 
rank or higher

8. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Ability to thrive in an environment of change and to foster 
that capacity in others.

2. Substantive management experience relating to information 
technology or bibliographic services in an academic library

3. Experience in any of the following: metadata development, 
electronic resource management, or digital initiatives

4. Experience with assessment of library services
Application Instructions and Requested Documents: Please log in 
on the link below and submit your application via WWU's 
Electronic System for Employment (EASE). Note: You will need to 
be using Internet Explorer to utilize our online application 
system. A letter of application detailing your qualifications, a 
curriculum vitae, and a list of three references is required. You 
can upload or cut and paste your materials as noted on the EASE 
application. https://jobs.wwu.edu/JobPosting.aspx?JPID=1276

For further information, please contact Ms. Connie Mallison, 
Search Committee Coordinator, by email at 
Connie.Mallison@wwu.edu<mailto:Connie.Mallison@=
wwu.edu>.

WWU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, 
committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and 
staff. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans 
are encouraged to apply. For disability accommodation, call (360) 
640-374 or (360) 650-7696 (TTY). All new employees must show 
employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. 
Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU.

Jeff Purdue
Collection Development Librarian
Western Washington University