Associate Dean of Library and Information Services
General Information |
| Position Title: |
Associate Dean of Library and Information Services
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| Control Number: |
000197
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| Reports To: |
001354 |
| Department Name: |
Library and Information Services
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| Location: |
Library and Information Services
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| Date Prepared: |
Sep-00
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| Exempt: |
Yes
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Primary Purpose |
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The Associate Dean of Library and Information Services (LIS) will work along with the other members of the LIS Administrative and Strategic teams, to provide leadership, direction and oversight for the planning and operations of Library and Information services (LIS) at Middlebury College. The Associate Dean will work closely with the Dean to develop programmatic and organizational initiatives to enhance the academic program and other services provided by LIS to Middlebury students, faculty, staff, alumni, and other constituencies. She/he will contribute her/his individual skills and expertise as needed in order to achieve the goals and objectives set by the organization.
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Responsibilities |
Works cooperatively with others and accepts direction from supervisors.
Primary Responsibilities:
Provide direct supervision to assigned clusters within LIS
Work as a member of the LIS administrative team to assist with planning and operations, and to provide leadership to specific initiatives.
Provide support, direction, and oversight in the areas of strategic planning, budgeting and assessment.
Plan for future, applying knowledge of trends and emerging technologies, with attention to operational implications and details.
Oversee policy related to contracts, purchasing, licensing and related items.
Communicate policies and plans within LIS and to the broader college community.
- Assist the Dean of Library and Information Services.
Key Relationships:
With the Dean of Library and Information Services
With the LIS Administrative and Strategic teams
With faculty and staff across campus
- With work group leaders
Key Principles:
Library and Information Services is part of an educational community and shares in the responsibility for supporting teaching and learning as part of the College mission. We are committed to the following.
Proactive, responsive, respectful customer service
Opportunities and expectations for ongoing employee education and development
Collaboration within the organization, across the college, and beyond
Effective and open communication
- Understanding the work of our customers
Expected Outcomes:
An organization that makes the most of its budget dollars to the benefit of the community
An organization that plans appropriately
An organization that understands and responds to its users needs and experiences
- Frequent communication with faculty, staff and students that helps to provide direction with regard to the collections, programs and services of LIS.
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Education & Training |
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Masters Degree or an equivalent combination of degree and experience.
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Experience |
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Demonstrated leadership in an academic setting, including work in both information technology and library services.
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Knowledge |
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High degree of knowledge of information technology environment, including understanding and vision of emerging trends in technology, administrative and academic needs.
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Other |
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Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong financial or accounting background with ability to translate fiscal needs. Strong customer service skills including ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical personnel. Commitment to working in a demanding environment, including work as needed to meet deadlines and project timeframes in response to institutional needs.
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