Nominations and applications are invited for the newly defined position of
Assistant Dean for Scholarly Communication, University of Kansas
Libraries.  The Assistant Dean is responsible for shaping the University
of Kansas (KU) Libraries' mix of traditional and emerging information
resources in support of the instructional and research missions of the
University.  This individual will coordinate programs for collection
development and assessment, acquisitions, electronic access, resource
sharing, and preservation.  This individual will take the leadership role
in educating both teaching faculty and library staff on scholarly
communication issues and on innovative approaches to collection
development.  The Assistant Dean for Scholarly Communication will actively
participate in library-wide planning and decision making as a member of
the administrative team of the University Libraries, and will serve on
other library and University councils and committees as appropriate.
This individual will represent the Libraries' collection and scholarly
communication interests to the University, state, region, nation and
worldwide as appropriate.  The individual will also contribute to the
profession through library, university and professional service, and
scholarly activities.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Assistant Dean for Scholarly Communication is responsible for:

Leadership and management of collection development of the University
Libraries:
                � provides leadership and coordinates the collection
development activities of 30+ subject specialists; � oversees training and
evaluation of collection activities for subject specialists; � coordinates
development of assessment tools to measure and evaluate the effectiveness
of collections; � oversees a materials budget of $4.7 million; � plays a
leading role in collaborative collection development; for example, within
the State, the Big 12 Plus, CRL, etc.

Leadership of:
                � Retrieval Services (monographic and serial acquisitions,
interlibrary loan and document delivery); � the Libraries Preservation
Department; � Electronic Information resources.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:  The Assistant Dean for Scholarly
Communication will report to the Dean of Libraries.  Units and/or staff
reporting to the Assistant Dean include:  Electronic Information
Librarian; the Coordinator for Science and Engineering Resources and
Services; Retrieval Services; Preservation; and several subject
bibliographers.

QUALIFICATIONS:  The successful candidate for Assistant Dean for
Collections and Scholarly Communication at the University of Kansas
Libraries must possess the following:

                � MLS from an ALA accredited program; � a record of
successful and progressively more responsible experience in collection
development in an academic or research library, including bibliographic
selection and personnel and budget management; � demonstrated
understanding of the issues and trends in collection development and
scholarly communication including knowledge of technological issues
related to access and ownership; � demonstrated ability to provide
innovative and effective leadership in a collegial environment including
successful supervisory experience; � ability to establish productive,
effective working relationships within the Libraries, the university, and
the profession; � a record of promoting cooperative and collaborative
efforts among institutions; � a record of scholarship and service; � a
demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse
constituencies; � demonstrated experience with applied information
technologies; � an understanding of the academic environment and the role
of libraries in support of teaching, learning, and scholarship.

In addition, the following qualifications are highly desirable:
                � advanced subject degree; � experience with acquisitions,
serials, interlibrary loan, document delivery or preservation; � knowledge
of license issues and intellectual property issues.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT:  Librarians at the University of Kansas are members
of the University faculty, with full participation in the University
Senate and the Faculty Senate, as well as the Library Faculty Assembly.
The appointment of the Assistant Dean is renewable annually, with a formal
review not more than 5 years after initial appointment.  The successful
candidate for Assistant Dean should be eligible for tenure upon
appointment.

SALARY & BENEFITS
                � Annual salary:  competitive � 22 paid vacation and 12
days paid sick leave annually; several paid holidays � Group health and
life insurance options; choice of four retirement programs � Eligibility
for sabbatical leave and research grant funds

APPLICATION DEADLINE & PROCEDURES

Applications postmarked by September 30, 1999 will be given first
consideration.  Applications will be accepted until the position is
filled.

Interested applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest, a
curriculum vita, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email
addresses of three references to:

Sandra K. Gilliland
Assistant to the Dean
University of Kansas Libraries
Lawrence, KS 66045-2800
phone:  (785)864-8922   fax:  (785)864-5311
email:  sgilliland@mail.lib.ukans.edu

ENVIRONMENT

The University Libraries constitute a major academic and research resource
supporting approximately 25,000 students and 1,300 faculty.  The
University is located in Lawrence, a diverse community of more than 75,000
set in the rolling hills of northeast Kansas, 40 miles from Kansas City.
Lawrence and KU offer a wide range of cultural and recreational
activities, and the Libraries play a vital role in the intellectual life
of the community.  The Libraries' collections comprise approximately 3.3
million volumes and 27,000 current serial titles, housed in seven library
facilities in Lawrence and one library in suburban Kansas City.  The
Libraries have a budget of $14 million and a staff of 71 library faculty
and professional staff, 76 paraprofessionals, and 80 FTE of student
workers.

The University of Kansas is a founding member of the Association of
Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, and the Big 12 Plus
Library Consortium, and is a member of OCLC.  The University Libraries,
along with the Law Library and the Medical Center Library, are currently
converting to the Endeavor integrated library system.

Additional information about the University and the Libraries can be found
at http://www.ukans.edu and http://www.lib.ukans.edu.

The University of Kansas is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer.  The University encourages applications from underrepresented
group members.  Federal and state legislation prohibits discrimination on
the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age,
disability, and veteran status.  In addition, University policies prohibit
discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, marital status, and
parental status.