166 · Representative Documents: 2012 Position Descriptions
Washington State University
Associate Dean of Libraries
2
C. Professional, Research, and Scholarly Activities
1. Maintains and shares knowledge of trends and innovations in library services,
assessment and outreach.
2. Actively participates in professional organizations, research, and scholarly activities.
3. Participates in university and community service activities.
Faculty are expected to communicate well maintain pleasant, courteous and
cooperative relationships display a professional manner in demeanor and language
and show courteous and effective behavior in meetings.
Qualifications:
REQUIRED:
ALA accredited degree in Library/Information Science at least 4 years of management experience
in a medium to large academic or research library professional reference and library instruction
experience experience applying new information technologies in public service settings budget
management experience. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following: experience in
leadership, mentoring, and motivation comprehensive knowledge of a large library’s varied public
service functions a history of positive interaction with faculty, staff, students, and administrators
excellent interpersonal and collaborative oral and written communication skills understanding of
current issues facing research libraries, including the rapid changes in modes of scholarly
communication and strategies for outreach to a wide range of constituents a progressive record of
publication and professional participation that meets the criteria for tenure at WSU.
PREFERRED:
Experience with the following: personnel supervision, interaction with diverse units, facilitation of
group decision-making and planning, assessment of services and user needs, fundraising and
resource development demonstrated support for employee development additional advanced
degree.
Signatures:
This position description reflects Washington State University’s best effort to describe the
essential functions and qualifications of the position. This document is not intended to exclude
an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is
not intended to be a contract. Your signature indicates you have read this position description
and understand the essential functions and qualifications of the position.
Employee Date
WSU Dean of Libraries Date
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Washington State University
Associate Dean of Libraries
2
C. Professional, Research, and Scholarly Activities
1. Maintains and shares knowledge of trends and innovations in library services,
assessment and outreach.
2. Actively participates in professional organizations, research, and scholarly activities.
3. Participates in university and community service activities.
Faculty are expected to communicate well maintain pleasant, courteous and
cooperative relationships display a professional manner in demeanor and language
and show courteous and effective behavior in meetings.
Qualifications:
REQUIRED:
ALA accredited degree in Library/Information Science at least 4 years of management experience
in a medium to large academic or research library professional reference and library instruction
experience experience applying new information technologies in public service settings budget
management experience. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following: experience in
leadership, mentoring, and motivation comprehensive knowledge of a large library’s varied public
service functions a history of positive interaction with faculty, staff, students, and administrators
excellent interpersonal and collaborative oral and written communication skills understanding of
current issues facing research libraries, including the rapid changes in modes of scholarly
communication and strategies for outreach to a wide range of constituents a progressive record of
publication and professional participation that meets the criteria for tenure at WSU.
PREFERRED:
Experience with the following: personnel supervision, interaction with diverse units, facilitation of
group decision-making and planning, assessment of services and user needs, fundraising and
resource development demonstrated support for employee development additional advanced
degree.
Signatures:
This position description reflects Washington State University’s best effort to describe the
essential functions and qualifications of the position. This document is not intended to exclude
an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is
not intended to be a contract. Your signature indicates you have read this position description
and understand the essential functions and qualifications of the position.
Employee Date
WSU Dean of Libraries Date
bb:pd38198.doc
