Position Opening

[druse judy]

                       WASHBURN UNIVERSITY
                   UNIVERSITY LIBRARY DIRECTOR

Washburn University invites applications for the position of Director of the 
University Library (Mabee Library).  Washburn University, with an 
enrollment of 6500 students, is located in Topeka, Kansas, the state's
capital city.  Washburn is an urban university dedicated to excellence in 
undergraduate education and selected graduate programs. 

The Director is the chief administrator of the Library, responsible for its 
overall management, has faculty status, and reports to the Vice President
for Academic Affairs.  The Director will supervise a staff of 8
librarians, 11 clerical and paraprofessional staff, 30 part-time student 
assistants, a collection of 320,000 volumes (including the holdings of the
Curriculum Resources Center in the Department of Education), with 1500
current periodical titles, extensive electronic information resources and fully
integrated systems automation by Innovative Interfaces, Inc.  The Director 
works cooperatively with the Director of the School of Law Library.  

Applicants to the position must have:

     *    An ALA-accredited MLS.  
	  (Preference given to candidates with a second master's degree or
	  earned doctorate.)
     *    Five years' progressively responsible academic library experience.
     *    Substantial experience with and knowledge of emerging electronic 
	  information technology and its implications for the University
          community.
     *    Strong interpersonal skill in achieving cooperative, productive 
	  working relationships with library staff, faculty, students and
	  other libraries. 
     *    The necessary vision to provide leadership in program review, 
	  budget management and the planning for expansion of library
	  space and resources. 

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Applications 
should include a curriculum vitae, letter of interest and names and
addresses of three references.  Review of applications will begin June 21,
1999, and will continue until the position is filled. 

Send applications to:
          Dr. Wayne M. Sheley
          Vice President for Academic Affairs
          Washburn University
          1700 SW College Avenue
          Topeka, KS 66621

      Washburn University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Candidates from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.


Judy Druse				Washburn University
Curriculum Media Librarian		Mabee Library
zzdrus at washburn.edu			1700 SW College Avenue
785/231-1010 x1277			Topeka, KS 66621