It is also an active member of OhioLINK, with its Provost currently serving as Chair of the OhioLINK Governing Board. Candidates must have significant library administrative experience and management skills, an understanding of the operations and goals of a major research university, and, preferably, experience with a multi-campus library system. Their experience should demonstrate a strong commitment to the educational and service missions of libraries, and to an active staff development program. Communication and interpersonal skills are a major requirement for this position, as the dean must be a team leader and consensus builder, responsive to a wide range of constituencies, and able to establish partnerships with other units, both on the various university campuses and external to the university. A Master's of Library Science or its equivalent from an accredited program is required, with an advanced degree in an academic discipline strongly preferred.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications.
The position is available July 1, 1999. Review of applications will begin on November 1 and will continue until the position is filled. Nominations of potential candidates are welcomed.