Associate Dean for Information Services and Technology, CSU-Long Beach
Application date extended
Screening of applications will begin January 20, 2009 and will continue until the position has been filled. The appointment date for this position is July 1, 2009.
California State University, Long Beach
University Library
Associate Dean for Information Services and Technology
The University and the Library
CSULB ( www.csulb.edu) is a vibrant, comprehensive urban university with an enrollment of approximately 35,000 students, and the one of the largest campuses in the 23-member CSU system. Located near the ocean in Long Beach, the fifth largest city in California, the 320-acre campus offers a beautifully landscaped, garden-like setting, an excellent physical plant, and outstanding instructional facilities enhanced by attractive, innovative, and aesthetically pleasing architecture and design. The University Library (www.csulb.edu/library) has a collection of 1.4 million volumes, participates in local and regional consortia, and provides access to an expanding number of electronic information resources through its Innovative Interfaces integrated library system. The library facility has recently undergone a major remodel which included significant improvements in infrastructure and the opening of a 190 seat computer lab.
Recruitment/Position # 613
Revised 11/20/2008
Effective Date: July 1, 2009
California State University, Long Beach Library seeks an innovative, energetic, creative, knowledgeable, and experienced library leader to serve as its Associate Dean for Information Services and Technology. This individual needs to possess flexibility, tact, political acumen, initiative, tolerance for ambiguity, and the ability to flourish in a rapidly changing environment and to foster that capacity in others. Reporting directly to the Dean, the Associate Dean serves as the Dean’s representative and provides leadership in the integration and coordination of library daily operations, the adoption and use of information technology to enhance library services, and the facilitation of faculty personnel issues.
Responsibilities:
Monitoring and facilitating the operations of key library service units: Access Services, Information Programs, Technical Services/Special Collections
Facilitating the assignment and governance of the library faculty; acting as the liaison with the Division of Academic Affairs for faculty personnel matters, working with faculty committees involved in recruitment and evaluation
In collaboration with the Office of Academic Technology, assuming supervision and oversight of the Library technology services and projects, including, but not limited to the Millennium integrated library system, electronic reserves, databases, interlibrary loan, and digitization of theses
Drafting, presenting, and implementing policy documents related to library operations
Serving as the library’s chief administrator in the absence of the Dean with his full authority
This is a full-time senior management (Administrator III) position carrying retreat rights to faculty rank and salary.
Qualifications
Required:
Masters degree in library science from an ALA accredited program
Successful completion of at least five years of progressively responsible experience in leadership, management , and supervisory role in an academic or research library
Experience in working collaboratively, respectfully, and collegially with library faculty, staff, and users
Demonstrated ability to work in a shared governance environment
Demonstrated commitment to diversity; the ability to communicate with/relate to an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community
Evidence of the ability to fulfill the scholarly and service requirements of a position that carries retreat rights to a faculty rank
Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, analytical, time-management, and communication skills
Desired:
Extensive knowledge of library and information technology, especially the Innovative Millennium system
Experience in implementing technology to effectively improve library operations
Demonstrated skills in managing people and organizations
Experience working in a collective bargaining environment
Additional advanced degree (MS, MA, MPA, MBA, PhD, or EdD)
Manifestation of a commitment to service excellence
Record of significant involvement and leadership in library professional organizations
Required Documentation: Candidates must submit:
A letter of application addressing, as specifically as possible, each of the required and desired qualifications defined above for the position
A resume
Three current, position-specific letters of reference from those in a position to comment upon the applicant’s ability to fulfill the expectations of the position
An official transcript from the university awarding the highest degree attained (Aphotocopy is acceptable initially, but an orginal must be provided before appointment can occur.)
An official University application form (SC-1)
Salary Range: Placement on the Administrator III range will depend upon qualifications and experience
Application Deadline:
Screening of applications will begin January 20, 2009 and will continue until the position has been filled. The appointment date for this position is July 1, 2009.
Applications, required documentation, and/or requests for information should be addressed to:
University Library
Associate Dean Search Committee
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA 90840-1901
(562) 985-7839
nancyk@csulb.edu (Nancy Karnofel)
In addition to fully meeting its obligations for nondiscrimination under federal and state law, CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility, and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to economic status, ethnic background, veteran status, political views, or other personal characteristics or beliefs. An Equal Opportunity Employer
