60 · Survey Results: Survey Questions and Responses
Other comments N=9
It is likely, but not a certainty. Each vacancy is evaluated prior to reposting to determine if a different organizational
structure makes more sense.
It really depends on the position, but most of the senior management positions are functioning at capacity at the
moment.
Not at this stage. New leaders have just been on board for one year. But once we are further out from this
reorganization the answer would likely be “yes.”
SIL just went through a redesign and probably would continue with the results as it relates to senior level positions.
The answer to this question is “maybe.” It would depend on the position that is vacated.
Traditional functions such as collection development and technical services are particularly prone to changing skill sets.
We have worked hard over recent years to achieve a high functioning administrative structure.
We will be posting one of these positions in the next few months. It won’t be redesigned but we will indicate some
things about being flexible for the future.
We would review the position to ensure that we were able to most effectively utilize it in the future.
10. Do you anticipate redesigning or creating any new senior administrative position in the near future
(1 to 3 years)? N=42
Yes 19 45%
No 23 55%
If yes, what would be that position’s primary area(s) of responsibility? N=19
Associate Dean, Public Services.
At present the Assistant University Librarian for Organizational Development and Planning is vacant. An incoming dean
of libraries (recruitment for dean expected to occur in 2012) would likely reconfigure that AUL position to include an
emphasis on assessment and statistics.
Can’t comment publicly.
Collection development, facilities.
Collections and technical services.
Depends on the opening that might occur.
Development /fundraising is an area of need but for which we need additional campus support.
Four of our six top administrators will be retiring soon massive reorganization is anticipated.
Other comments N=9
It is likely, but not a certainty. Each vacancy is evaluated prior to reposting to determine if a different organizational
structure makes more sense.
It really depends on the position, but most of the senior management positions are functioning at capacity at the
moment.
Not at this stage. New leaders have just been on board for one year. But once we are further out from this
reorganization the answer would likely be “yes.”
SIL just went through a redesign and probably would continue with the results as it relates to senior level positions.
The answer to this question is “maybe.” It would depend on the position that is vacated.
Traditional functions such as collection development and technical services are particularly prone to changing skill sets.
We have worked hard over recent years to achieve a high functioning administrative structure.
We will be posting one of these positions in the next few months. It won’t be redesigned but we will indicate some
things about being flexible for the future.
We would review the position to ensure that we were able to most effectively utilize it in the future.
10. Do you anticipate redesigning or creating any new senior administrative position in the near future
(1 to 3 years)? N=42
Yes 19 45%
No 23 55%
If yes, what would be that position’s primary area(s) of responsibility? N=19
Associate Dean, Public Services.
At present the Assistant University Librarian for Organizational Development and Planning is vacant. An incoming dean
of libraries (recruitment for dean expected to occur in 2012) would likely reconfigure that AUL position to include an
emphasis on assessment and statistics.
Can’t comment publicly.
Collection development, facilities.
Collections and technical services.
Depends on the opening that might occur.
Development /fundraising is an area of need but for which we need additional campus support.
Four of our six top administrators will be retiring soon massive reorganization is anticipated.
