Western Carolina University invites applications and nominations for
Dean of Library Services. The Dean is the chief administrative and
academic officer of Western Carolina University's Hunter Library. The
position is tenure-eligible with faculty rank and reports to the
Provost. The Dean serves on the Board of Directors of the Western North
Carolina Library Network and on the University Library Advisory Council
of the University of North Carolina.

The Dean of Library Services must articulate a vision for Hunter Library
and position the Library to take advantage of future opportunities. The
successful candidate will be an active academic leader and play a vital
role in fulfilling the University's mission in teaching, research, and
service.

THE LIBRARY
Hunter Library has a long, respected record of providing excellent
service to the University. The library is dedicated to the thoughtful
integration of print and digital resources and to supporting the
information literacy development of students and the teaching and
research needs of faculty.
The library has 19 tenure-track faculty members, 30 staff members, and
an annual budget of $4 million. The library contains approximately
750,000 print and electronic volumes and provides access to more than
34,000 journals through print subscriptions and electronic databases.
The library is an active partner in the Western North Carolina Library
Network.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Support the university's strategic vision to adopt an educational
model of engaged learning with service to the region
2. Provide leadership in the management of the library including
resource development and the recruitment, supervision, and appointment
of staff and faculty
3. Promote and advocate for the library, both within the university and
at a state and regional level
4. Coordinate collaborative efforts in strategic planning
5. Plan and oversee library facilities to maintain an integral library
presence within the university community
6. Develop, allocate, and manage the library budget
7. Raise external funds to further support the library's programs and
initiatives
8. Oversee the assessment of library services and collections
9. Facilitate active staff development
10. Direct and advise the library faculty in the tenure, promotion, and
reappointment processes

EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:
* M.L.S. or equivalent from an A.L.A.- accredited program
* Significant and progressive library administrative experience in a
college or university library
* Strong knowledge and understanding of information technology as it
relates to library services and instructional support
* Commitment to the library as central to the life of the university and
thorough understanding of the library's evolving role in a growing
university
* Strong record of success in developing and implementing library
innovations amid changes in scholarly communication
* Understanding of the operations and goals of a regional comprehensive
university
* Significant experience with budgeting and financial management
* Willingness to pursue external funding through grants and private
fund-raising
* Commitment to an active staff development program, including support
of tenure-track faculty
* Ability to build consensus, foster a collegial working environment,
and work effectively with a variety of constituencies

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications. The position
is available upon completion of the search, with a desired start date of
January 1, 2008, but is negotiable. Review of applications will begin on
September 14, 2007 and continue until the position is filled.
Nominations of potential candidates are welcome.

Candidates are asked to apply online directly. For the complete
advertisement and application information please visit
https://jobs.wcu.edu <https://jobs.wcu.edu/> .

Nancy Newsome

Head of Collection Development & Serials

Hunter Library

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, NC  28723

newsome@email.wcu.edu

828-227-3489