Asst. Dean for Collections and Technology: Search Extended

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

Assistant Dean for Collections and Technology
Search Extended

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.  Applications 
received by May 7, 2010 will be given full consideration.  This 
position will remain open until  filled.  Preferred starting date 
is on or before September 1, 2010.

For more details and application instructions, see 
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.

Jeff Purdue
Collection Development Librarian
Jeff.Purdue@wwu.edu