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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Please consider joining us in beautiful Athens and be my boss!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><span style='color:#1F497D'>Janet Carleton | Digital Initiatives Coordinator | OHIO University Libraries | 1 Ohio University | Alden 322 | Athens, Ohio | <a href="mailto:carleton@ohio.edu"><span style='color:#1F497D'>carleton@ohio.edu</span></a> | 740.597.2527 | @jcarletonoh / @AldenLibDigital | <a href="http://media.library.ohiou.edu/"><span style='color:#1F497D'>http://media.library.ohiou.edu/</span></a> | <a href="http://pinterest.com/OhioDigiArchive/">http://pinterest.com/OhioDigiArchive/</a> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> ohiolink-bounces@lists.ohiolink.edu [mailto:ohiolink-bounces@lists.ohiolink.edu] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Theodore-Shusta, Eileen<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, November 06, 2013 3:53 PM<br><b>To:</b> '<alao@lists.uakron.edu>'; ohiolink@lists.ohiolink.edu; libjobs@infoserv.inist.fr<br><b>Subject:</b> [Ohiolink] Position announcement: Assistant Dean for Collections & Digital Initiatives<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing>Please forgive any duplication; this announcement has been sent to several lists.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:10.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;page-break-after:avoid'><b><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:#4F81BD'>Position Announcement<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Assistant Dean for Collections & Digital Initiatives<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:none'>Ohio University Libraries seeks a proactive and dynamic Assistant Dean for Collections & Digital Initiatives. The successful candidate must be <span style='color:black'>comfortable in a fast-paced atmosphere, energized by an exciting future</span>, <span style='color:black'>and be able to engage our stakeholders and </span>provide leadership and strategy for the management and development of collections and digital initiatives. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:none'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>As a part of the senior management team, the Assistant Dean reports to the Dean of Libraries and works closely with the Assistant Dean for Research and Education on the development and evaluation of programs, staff, budget and other resources in support of the Libraries’ mission. He or she <span style='color:black'>works effectively with students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds, including nine librarians and 20 support staff in</span> acquisitions, cataloging, circulation, digital initiatives, and preservation.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Assistant Dean for Collections and Digital Initiatives has excellent communication skills and clearly articulates collection development strategy. She or he establishes relationships and builds upon existing partnerships across the University and with OhioLINK and other library consortia in the selection, acquisition, description, and discovery of collections. She or he works closely with subject librarians to ensure that the scope and caliber of the Libraries’ collections meet the teaching and research needs of the multiple constituencies of the Ohio University community in a cost-efficient manner.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Assistant Dean for Collections and Digital Initiatives collaborates with the Assistant Dean for Research and Education, the subject librarians and archivists, and the Libraries’ department heads for the advancement of digital initiatives, leveraging Ohio University Libraries’ significant special collections and anticipating the requirements of born-digital collections. He or she provides leadership in the development of a strategic, scalable, and sustainable digitization program that builds new partnerships across diverse interdisciplinary audiences and further integrates the Libraries into the teaching, learning and research activities of the University community.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b>Required Qualifications: </b><o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;text-autospace:none'>Master’s degree from an <span class=caps>ALA</span>-accredited program (or equivalent program) required by the time of application.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;text-autospace:none'>At least five years of increasingly responsible professional experience in one or more related areas in an academic or research library;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;text-autospace:none'>Proven success in project management that includes planning, developing, and evaluating programs and supervising personnel;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;text-autospace:none'>Experience with the evaluation and assessment of library resources;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;text-autospace:none'>Knowledge of current and emerging information technologies, publishing practices, and scholarly communication trends;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;text-autospace:none'>Excellent communication skills;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;text-autospace:none'>Demonstrated commitment to data-informed decision making.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:none'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b>Preferred Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></b></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;text-autospace:none'>Additional advanced degree;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;text-autospace:none'>Familiarity with library digital initiatives particularly within the humanities;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;text-autospace:none'>Commitment to diversity and creativity in hiring and managing staff.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><a href="http://www.library.ohiou.edu/"><b>Ohio University Libraries</b></a><b> is </b>celebrating its 200<sup>th</sup> anniversary in 2014. Our Libraries system is a member of the Association of Research Libraries and a charter member of OhioLINK. The Libraries include more than 3 million volumes including nearly 58,000 serials subscriptions.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN>The Libraries have an innovative, collegial, and service-oriented staff of<b> </b>nearly </span>90 professionals and paraprofessionals <span lang=EN>and an annual budget of $12 million. The Libraries recently completed a </span><a href="http://www.library.ohiou.edu/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/StrategicPlan_January-20121.pdf"><span lang=EN>strategic plan</span></a><span lang=EN> that outlines its initiatives in support of Ohio University’s larger plan. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN>The Libraries facilities include the Vernon R. Alden Library, the Music and Dance Library, and the Southeast Ohio Regional Library Depository in Athens. A major renovation is planned for the 290,000<b> </b>sq. ft. Alden Library, with construction scheduled to begin in 2016. The assistant dean will have significant input in that process. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><a href="http://www.ohio.edu/focus/"><b><span lang=EN>Ohio University</span></b></a><b><span lang=EN>, </span></b><span lang=EN>founded in 1804, is a comprehensive, state-assisted institution that is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a “high activity” research university, and it is nationally ranked 65<sup>th</sup> among public universities. Located in the scenic college town of Athens, Ohio, the University’s beautiful campus is part of culturally-rich community that is 75 miles southeast of Columbus, Ohio. With a population of 17,000 undergraduates and 4,200 graduates enrolled on the Athens campus, the University offers a diverse, dynamic collegial atmosphere to its students, faculty, and staff. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salary and benefits:<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Salary is commensurate with experience and education. Ohio University employees enjoy a liberal benefits package including 22 days of annual vacation, a generous insurance plan, and a state of Ohio employee retirement or an alternate retirement package.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Review of applications begins immediately; however, applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is identified. The position is available immediately. For full consideration, please apply online at <a href="http://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/7976">http://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/7976</a>, by December 3, 2013. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center'><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%'>Ohio University is committed to the diversity of faculty, staff and students. Applicants who will enrich the diversity of OHIO’s campus are especially encouraged to apply.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Eileen Theodore-Shusta <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Director, Planning, Assessment & Organizational Effectiveness <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>University Libraries, Ohio University<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'>422D Alden Library | 1 Ohio University | Athens, OH 45701 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'>740.593.2989 | 740.593.2708 (fax)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><a href="mailto:theodore@ohio.edu">theodore@ohio.edu</a> | <a href="http://www.library">http://www.library</a>.ohiou.edu/<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>