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[Posted 2009.1. 5] Indiana University Kokomo Indiana University Kokomo is seeking an innovative and dynamic leader to serve as Dean, Indiana University Kokomo Library beginning July 1, 2009. [http://hdl.handle.net/10333/918] The primary responsibility of the Dean is to provide leadership in all areas of library administration and operation including visionary strategic planning; establishing goals; personnel supervision; assessment; communication with library constituents; and budget planning, justification and administration. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants for this position must have a Master of Library Science from an ALA-accredited program (or equivalent), and a minimum of 6 years of previous academic library experience. The candidate will have experience in management and supervision of professional librarians. The successful applicant will have excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills. In addition, candidates who bring evidence of a demonstrated commitment to diversity; the ability to provide dynamic and vigorous leadership in an academic library; the ability to mentor library colleagues in the promotion and tenure process; the ability to serve as the Library representative to various campus and university level bodies; demonstrated grant writing success; a strong background in applying emerging technology within the academic library environment; and the ability to be innovative with library services, will be preferred. SALARY AND BENEFITS: This is a twelve-month, faculty rank, tenured
position. The successful applicant must meet tenure requirements for
librarians in the Indiana University System. (http://www.iuk.edu/~kolibry/docs/PromotionandTenureCriteria2004.pdf)
Rank, either Associate Librarian or Librarian, will depend upon qualifications
and experience. The salary range for this position is $74,000 to $84,000,
and is determined by qualifications and rank. Indiana University also
provides competitive benefits. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please send a cover letter that addresses the qualifications mentioned above; a one page (or less) statement regarding an innovative change in a library you facilitated and the role you played; a detailed resume; and the names of three professional references with contact information (mailing and e-mail addresses and telephone numbers). Applications should be limited to 12 pages including documentation. Please send the information required by email to the Chair of the Library Dean Search Committee at rlukes@iuk.edu. The application materials should be submitted in PDF format or Microsoft Word or Excel attachments. Application review will begin February 1, 2009, and will continue until the position is filled. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check mandated by the state and to submit an official transcript noting conferral of terminal degree. One of eight campuses of Indiana University, Indiana University Kokomo is a comprehensive nonresidential campus located 50 miles north of Indianapolis in Kokomo, Indiana, a city with a population of about 48,000. Committed to student success, the campus serves approximately 2,800 students from an 7-county area in north central Indiana. An additional 220 students pursue degrees in technology in cooperation with Purdue University. IU Kokomo has approximately 240 faculty and staff and 125 part-time employees. Associate, baccalaureate, and master's degrees are offered. Additional information about Indiana University Kokomo can be accessed at http://www.iuk.edu/. The IU Kokomo Library is part of one of the leading academic research systems in North America, providing strong collections, quality service and instructional programs, and leadership in the application of information technologies. Although the library maintains a collection of materials in multiple formats, significant emphasis is placed on acquiring materials for an electronic environment. The IU Kokomo Library also contains a Learning Commons embracing collaborative partnerships between Information Technologies and the Writing Center. Additional information can be accesses at http://www.iuk.edu/library.
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