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Subject:        University of Idaho Library Dean
Date:   Thu, 03 Aug 2006 13:19:08 -0700
From:   Patty Houle <[log in to unmask]>
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Organization:   University of Idaho
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*Vacancy Announcement*

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Library Dean*


The University of Idaho (UI) seeks a visionary and creative Library Dean
to join the UI administrative team. The Library Dean is responsible for:
organizational leadership and direction of the information and learning
resources of the University of Idaho Library and related access to those
resources for students, staff, faculty, and clients including those at
the Boise, Coeur d’Alene and Idaho Falls Centers, state-wide extension
education, and the public at large. The Dean is responsible for:
providing sound administrative leadership in order to provide exemplary
library services in support of the University’s strategic plan;
promoting and developing relationships between the library and other
units in the University; participating in the planning activities of the
University with special attention to areas that have library resource
and service implications; working closely with academic deans, center
leadership, and offices to plan and coordinate strategies that emphasize
the University’s strengths and meet long-term goals. The Library Dean
would be eligible for associate or full professorial rank in a tenure
track position. The Library Dean reports to the Provost and Executive
Vice President and is a member of the Provost Council.

Since 1889, UI has served the state and surrounding region as a leading
doctoral/research extensive land-grant university. UI represents a key
link in the chain of educational institutions governed by the Idaho
State Board of Education; this network of interdependent organizations
serves Idaho students from kindergarten through doctoral-level
instruction. UI’s 874 faculty members and 1,517 staff members together
serve approximately 13,000 students from around the world, many of whom
come from Idaho and the Pacific Northwest region. UI offers degree
programs in nine colleges: Agricultural and Life Sciences; Art and
Architecture; Business and Economics; Education; Engineering; Law;
Letters, Arts and Social Sciences; Natural Resources; and Science, as
well as the Graduate School and Multidisciplinary Programs.

The University of Idaho has an institution-wide commitment to diversity,
human rights, multiculturalism, and community. The University expresses
that commitment by actively recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce
and student body, and by building and sustaining a welcoming, supportive
campus environment. The University of Idaho provides outstanding
leadership opportunities for people interested in promoting and
enhancing diversity, nurturing creativity, and building community.

*_Required Minimum Qualifications_*_: _

Masters degree in Library Science from an American Library Association
(ALA)-accredited institution and eligible to be considered for
professorial rank and tenure; University criteria for professorial rank
is doctorate degree or second subject Masters degree. Scholarly and
professional achievement appropriate to the rank of a tenured library
faculty member.

Minimum of 8 years of professional library experience, becoming
progressively more responsible with at least 5 years administrative
management.

Successful completion of a background check.

*_Preferred Qualifications:_*_ _

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in:

§ library and University operations, policies and procedures, preferably
in a multifaceted University environment

§ innovative leadership with strong customer service philosophy and
proven leadership skills

§ information technology including computer hardware, software and
systems applications within an integrated library system and working
knowledge of emerging technologies

§ participatory management including budgeting and financial planning,
strategic and tactical planning, human relations, problem solving and
team building

§ effective library consortium relationships

§ fund raising and grantsmanship

*_Application Process_*

Applications and nominations may be sent electronically to the Chair of
the Search Committee, email: [log in to unmask] Applications must
include: letter that addresses the qualifications listed above; one-page
statement of applicant’s vision of the evolving role of academic
libraries; current curriculum vitae; and names, addresses, titles, phone
numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least five professional references.
A complete position description for the position may be found at the
University of Idaho’s website
http://www.provost.uidaho.edu/default.aspx?pid=73113. Review of
applications will begin September 1, 2006, and will continue until the
successful candidate is identified.

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*Attention Professor John Hasko, Chair*

*Library Dean Search
University of Idaho*

*Administration 107
Post Office Box 443152
Moscow, Idaho 83844-3152*

To enrich education through diversity the University of Idaho is an
equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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