Subject: Asst. Dean for Collections and Technology: Search Extended
From: Jeff Purdue <Jeff.Purdue_at_wwu.edu>
Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2010 11:41:57 -0700
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_at_wwu.edu.
Jeff Purdue
Collection Development Librarian
Western Washington University
516 High Street
Bellingham, WA 98225-9103
Jeff.Purdue_at_wwu.edu
(360) 650-7750
(360) 650-3954 (fax)
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