Library Director Position

[Stefan Smith]

Position Title: Director of Murphy Library

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse invites applications and nominations
for the position of Library Director. The Director will serve as the chief
administrative officer of the university library, reporting to the Provost.
Based on qualifications, a concurrent faculty position is an option. The
library is the primary resource for the teaching mission of the University.

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, situated at the foot of the scenic
bluffs of the Mississippi River valley, is a comprehensive public
university with approximately 9,000 students. Information about the
university, Murphy Library, and the community of La Crosse, Wisconsin is
available at our web site: http://www.uwlax.edu/vacancies/.

Academic Background: The successful candidate will have an advanced degree
from an ALA accredited institution and a second subject masters or Ph.D.

Library Background: 

--Have at least five years of progressively responsible library management
experience in an academic library 
--Knowledge of all aspects of library operations 
--Commitment to preserving and expanding library collections 
--Demonstrated knowledge of systems, trends, and practices in information
technologies 
--Demonstrated ability to conceive, plan, coordinate, and implement
innovative library operations and services 
-- Clear vision of the library's central role in the support of teaching,
learning, and research activities of students and faculty 
--Broad knowledge of current and emerging issues in librarianship and
higher education 

Administrative Skills: 

--Demonstrated commitment to shared governance and decision making 
--Proven written and oral communications and problem solving skills 
--The ability to build and maintain effective relationships with the
university and community constituents 
--Demonstrated leadership with governance and administrative initiated
committees 
--A commitment to and an ability to develop program assessment and
strategic planning 
--Evidence of a commitment to diversity 
--Demonstrated leadership and management skills including commitment to
staff development 
--Demonstrated ability to develop and implement budgets 
--Experience with grants and external fund raising projects 


The position will be available on July 1, 1999. Deadline for applications
is February 15, 1999. Applicants should send a letter of interest
addressing qualifications, a current vita, and the names, addresses, and
telephone numbers of three references to Chair of Search Committee, c/o
Assistant Vice Chancellor Academic Services, Graff Main Hall 145C,
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, La Crosse, WI 54601. Complete job
description and contact information available at
http://www.uwlax.edu/vacancies/ .

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is an equal-opportunity, Title IX
employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race,
religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, age,
or disability. Successful candidates must demonstrate a commitment asto
diversity.





Stefan A. Smith, Outreach Librarian					      
Murphy Library Resource Center
University of Wisconsin La Crosse
1631 Pine St., La Crosse WI 54601 

smith_sa at mail.uwlax.edu
voice:(608) 785-8396
fax:  (608) 785-8639