Changing Role of Senior Administrators, SPEC Kit 331 (October 2012)

DeLong, Kathleen; Garrison, Julie; Ryan, Marianne

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Syracuse University
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education

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Smithsonian Institution
Associate Director, Digital Services Division
access and dissemination or to develop authoritative new approaches, methods, or standards to
resolve critical or highly unusual information problems. The work affects the policies, standards,
and principles used by librarians, the development of major aspects of library programs, or the
efficiency of library services rendered to clientele within or outside the agency or major
component. The work directly affects the users of the Libraries, both Smithsonian Institution
staff and national and international scholars dependent on information about and access to SIL
collections for scholarly research.
Personal Contacts
The incumbent has extensive and intensive contacts with fellow SIL executives, senior
Smithsonian administrators other SI personnel including researchers and scholars the
internnational library and information science community and his/her own staff.
Purpose of Contacts
The contacts are to ensure the provision of timely, thorough, accurate technical and automated
library services to the Libraries and the Smithsonian community. The incumbent maintains
strong cooperative relations with other members of SIL’s senior executive staff to assure that the
needs for technical and automated library services are met. Contacts within and without the
Smithsonian are to establish and maintain consultative relationships and to exchange
information. Contacts within the national and international library community are for the
purpose of exploring and implementing cooperative programs and projects to increase the
resources available to SIL staff, as well as to identify and assess trends in technical and
automated library services. The high level of contacts requires character, tact, and sound
judgment.
Physical Demands
The work is largely sedentary however, walking, bending and climbing usual in libraries is
occasionally present.
Work Environment
The work environment is a normal office setting suitable for the post. The office is currently
physically located in Washington, D.C. in the National Museum of Natural History.

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Washington State University
Associate Dean of Libraries
Washington State University
Position Description
Position Number: 38198
Appointment Status: Tenured Faculty, Annual, 100% FTE
Organization and Location: Libraries, Pullman
Working Title: Associate Dean of Libraries
Basic Function: The Associate Dean is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing
public services, technical services and systems, including personnel, budget, services and
facilities, for the WSU Libraries in consonance with the Libraries’ Strategic Plan. The Associate
Dean leads the Libraries in sustaining and enhancing a full range of user-centered services,
and in developing a proactive approach to library services with an emphasis on the integration
of emerging technologies for delivery of materials, information, and instructional services in all
platforms. The Associate Dean participates in assessment, in promoting awareness and
fostering the successful use of research and information services for WSU, community, and
state populations, and in building networks of support and advocacy across campus for
teaching, research, and service. The Associate Dean promotes a working environment in
which all employees are supported in developing their skills so that they can contribute to the
maximum of their ability, and facilitates the WSU Libraries’ efforts in building an open,
collaborative organization. This full-time, 12-month position reports to the Dean of Libraries.
Responsibilities
A. Administration of Public and Technical Services
1. Works with the unit heads and team leaders across the divisions to plan, coordinate,
and manage services and facilities in the following areas: Access Services Assessment
Research Services Scholarly Communication Systems and Technical Services.
2. Responsible for creating and implementing outreach services and programs that reflect
WSU priorities mandated by its land-grant institution status.
3. Understands both the unique and common aspects of the diverse library units and
recognizes the need for a balance among them.
4. Assesses unit needs and services to assure the provision of the best user-centered
services.
5. Works with the regional campus librarians at WSU Vancouver, WSU Tri-Cities, WSU
Spokane, the Intercollegiate College of Nursing, and the WSU Energy Library, to
coordinate programs with Pullman units.
6. Provides leadership for staff, faculty, and temporary employees.
7. Serves on Management Advisory Committee (ex officio) and other groups.
8. Coordinates the efforts of the working groups reporting to this position.
9. Collaborates with library development personnel in fundraising efforts.
10. Fosters atmosphere of open communication, trust, and respect.
B. Personnel
1. Administers University and Libraries policies and procedures related to faculty, staff, and
temporary employees.
2. Performs annual reviews for personnel who report directly to this position.
3. Fosters professional development and growth of faculty and staff.

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