SPEC Kit 331: Changing Role of Senior Administrators · 35
Case Studies
Please answer the following questions about the senior administrative position identified above that
has been redesigned or created since 2007. If more than one position has been redesigned or created,
please choose one of the positions.
Please enter the title of the position and the year this position was created.
Please indicate which departments or units of the library and how many individuals reported to the
position in 2007 (or in the year it was created) and how many currently report to this position.
Please briefly describe the responsibilities, scope, and/or focus of the redesigned or newly created
position, indicating the most significant changes of the redesign and why they were necessary.
Redesigned Positions
Case 1
Assistant Dean for Research and Education Services
Reports Librarians Other professionals Support staff Other staff
2008 University Archives &Records Management
Rare Books
Manuscripts
Reference Department
Health Sciences Library
Fine Arts Library
Music &Dance Library
Center for International Collections
Government Documents &Maps
7 3 1 Administrative Associate
2012 Arts &Archives
Health Sciences
Government Documents &Maps
Center for International Collections
Reference
5 1 Administrative Coordinator
The libraries underwent a complete work redesign in 2007, driven by a new strategic plan, reduced staffing levels, and
anticipated further reductions. With the elimination of two associate dean positions, connections between units were
reviewed, work redistributed, and units reorganized, reporting to the remaining assistant deans.
Case Studies
Please answer the following questions about the senior administrative position identified above that
has been redesigned or created since 2007. If more than one position has been redesigned or created,
please choose one of the positions.
Please enter the title of the position and the year this position was created.
Please indicate which departments or units of the library and how many individuals reported to the
position in 2007 (or in the year it was created) and how many currently report to this position.
Please briefly describe the responsibilities, scope, and/or focus of the redesigned or newly created
position, indicating the most significant changes of the redesign and why they were necessary.
Redesigned Positions
Case 1
Assistant Dean for Research and Education Services
Reports Librarians Other professionals Support staff Other staff
2008 University Archives &Records Management
Rare Books
Manuscripts
Reference Department
Health Sciences Library
Fine Arts Library
Music &Dance Library
Center for International Collections
Government Documents &Maps
7 3 1 Administrative Associate
2012 Arts &Archives
Health Sciences
Government Documents &Maps
Center for International Collections
Reference
5 1 Administrative Coordinator
The libraries underwent a complete work redesign in 2007, driven by a new strategic plan, reduced staffing levels, and
anticipated further reductions. With the elimination of two associate dean positions, connections between units were
reviewed, work redistributed, and units reorganized, reporting to the remaining assistant deans.
