58 · Survey Results: Survey Questions and Responses
Looking Ahead
9. If a vacancy occurred in a senior administrative position, do you anticipate that it would be
redesigned before a search began? N=42
Yes 33 79%
No 9 21%
If yes, in what way would the position be redesigned? N=33
A reevaluation of departmental reporting lines to that position, recognizing shifting lines of departments reflecting the
changing nature of the work.
Any position would be evaluated if not redesigned. Changes in service delivery (virtual reference, intensified research
consultations, embedded librarians, librarians who are part of clinical hospital teams) are gaining importance within the
scope of what a library does. Administrative positions may be directing more external/outreach functions rather than
being dedicated to improving internal efficiencies.
As a matter of course, we review every vacancy we have to make sure that the way our work is organized reflects
whatever current or envisioned reality we see. So, yes we would look carefully at one of these senior administrative
positions to make sure that it promised the best return as described or change it so that it did.
Assess the greatest needs in terms of the priorities identified in our strategic plan and consider the position from that
perspective.
Can’t comment at this time, not public information.
Certain positions would be redesigned to emphasize evolving information needs and modalities such as emerging
technologies and impact on access to information and learning.
Depends on the position but would involve consultation with faculty and duties would be linked to needs anticipated
over the next five years.
Every position that is filled in the libraries is reviewed to ensure that its responsibilities are aligned with our very new
strategic plan.
Every time we have a vacancy, we determine our needs and make adjustments to positions as necessary. There is rarely
an opportunity that passes where a position is not changed in some way.
Examine current needs of the organization and redesign position to include those needs where possible.
In the context of existing positions and of new or unmet needs.
It is very difficult to predict. Typically it involves balancing the workload among administrators.
It would be reviewed as a matter of process to determine if changes were appropriate. Changes could, but would not
necessarily, include department/staff reporting and functional oversight.
“Redesigned” might be too formal a word. The responsibilities would certainly be closely examined and perhaps
reconsidered and redistributed.
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