32 · Survey Results: Survey Questions and Responses
Director of Scholarly Communications AUL for Information Technology Services (had been vacant since 2005).
Donor Relations Officer Organizational Development Specialist.
Du Bois Center Five Colleges ILS Coordinator.
Executive Associate Dean Associate Dean for Collections Associate Dean for Scholarly Communications and Research
Services.
Executive Director Computer Services (secondary dotted line report).
No new positions have been created at the top level since 2007, but we anticipate changes in the near future.
None (10 responses)
See above. We did a complete reorganization in 2010.
Redesigned or New Positions
4. What were the main drivers behind the decision to redesign or create new positions? Check all that
apply. N=39
Redesigned Position New Position N
Due to reorganization of library administration 29 16 31
Due to growth of/changes to library operations 23 13 29
As a result of being identified through strategic planning 22 16 27
As a result of change in focus/role of the library director 14 8 19
As a result of budget decreases 13 4 14
Due to expectations of university administration 6 5 9
As a result of budget increases 1 2 3
Other driver 12 6 16
Number of Responses 36 25 39
If you selected “Other driver” above, please briefly describe the driver.
Redesigned Position
As a result of 21st century realities for research libraries.
Attempt to flatten the organization, move the responsibility further into the organization.
Copyright Policy Advisor: increasing complexity of campus and library issues related to copyright.
Death of a staff member.
Director of Scholarly Communications AUL for Information Technology Services (had been vacant since 2005).
Donor Relations Officer Organizational Development Specialist.
Du Bois Center Five Colleges ILS Coordinator.
Executive Associate Dean Associate Dean for Collections Associate Dean for Scholarly Communications and Research
Services.
Executive Director Computer Services (secondary dotted line report).
No new positions have been created at the top level since 2007, but we anticipate changes in the near future.
None (10 responses)
See above. We did a complete reorganization in 2010.
Redesigned or New Positions
4. What were the main drivers behind the decision to redesign or create new positions? Check all that
apply. N=39
Redesigned Position New Position N
Due to reorganization of library administration 29 16 31
Due to growth of/changes to library operations 23 13 29
As a result of being identified through strategic planning 22 16 27
As a result of change in focus/role of the library director 14 8 19
As a result of budget decreases 13 4 14
Due to expectations of university administration 6 5 9
As a result of budget increases 1 2 3
Other driver 12 6 16
Number of Responses 36 25 39
If you selected “Other driver” above, please briefly describe the driver.
Redesigned Position
As a result of 21st century realities for research libraries.
Attempt to flatten the organization, move the responsibility further into the organization.
Copyright Policy Advisor: increasing complexity of campus and library issues related to copyright.
Death of a staff member.
