Dean of Libraries and Media Services: Kent State University

[Tom Klingler]

ANNOUNCEMENT

Dean of Libraries and Media Services
Kent State University

Kent State University invites applications and nominations for the position
of Dean of Libraries & Media Services (LMS) with the expectation of a July
1, 2000 appointment.

Kent State University is a Carnegie Research II institution offering nearly
170 baccalaureate majors, 37 master's programs, and 20 areas of doctoral
study. The Dean is the chief administrative and academic officer for Kent
State University's integrated eight-campus Libraries and Media Services
system which serves urban, suburban, and rural communities. With an
extensive reach throughout Northeast Ohio, Kent State University is
strategically located 45 minutes from Cleveland and 2 hours from Columbus
and Pittsburgh.  Kent State University reflects the cultural and commercial
vitality of the region and is poised to meet the challenges of the 21st
century.

The Libraries include a Main Library, six departmental libraries on the
Kent campus, and seven regional campus libraries. The Libraries are a
member of the Association of Research Libraries with collections of more
than 2 million books and periodicals, 1 million microforms, a rich array of
citation and full-text databases, and extensive collections of other media.
Specialized collections serve Kent's students and faculty as well as a
national and global scholarly community. The Libraries are a founding
member of OCLC and OhioLINK. Libraries and Media Services are committed to
the goals of student success and retention as demonstrated by active,
university-wide instructional programming and support.  The University has
made large investments in network and computing technologies in the past
three years.  Recent technology initiatives include an electronic reserves
program, beta testing of Innovative Interfaces Advanced Keyword (AltaVista)
Searching module, and extensive use of RLG's Ariel document delivery
software. Media Services includes instructional graphics, video production,
classroom technology, a student multimedia studio, and a significant media
collection.

The Dean coordinates library services and collection management, advises
executive officers on budgetary and service issues, supports local
implementation of information technology initiatives and OhioLINK
consortial efforts, serves as an advocate to external constituencies, and
directs external fund-raising and grant initiatives.  The successful
candidate will supervise 22 tenure-track librarians, 31 administrative
contract employees, and 48 classified staff.  The Dean oversees a budget of
more than 8 million dollars, reports directly to the Provost, and is a
member of the deans' council.

Because Kent State is firmly committed to the strategic development of its
academic, electronic, multimedia, and human resources, the Dean must
possess a vision of the future for Libraries and Media Services and strong
leadership abilities in academic, management, and development areas.  As an
administrator, the Dean will make constructive contributions to the further
development and implementation of the University's strategic plan and will
affirm Kent State's position as an essential, dynamic resource for the
State of Ohio and beyond.

Applicants must hold a master's degree from an accredited American Library
Association program.  An additional advanced degree at the master's or
doctoral level is strongly preferred.  The successful candidate will have a
scholarly record appropriate for appointment as a tenured full professor,
significant administrative experience managing a complex research library,
and knowledge of developments in information technology.  The candidate
will demonstrate a commitment to diversity, consensus building, and
collegial processes.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The expected appointment date is July 1, 2000. Review of applications will
begin no earlier than Feb.22, 2000, and will continue until the position is
filled.  Applicants should send a letter highlighting qualifications for
this position, resume, and the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses
of three or more references to:

Dr. Diedre L. Badejo, Chair
Search Committee for Dean of Libraries and Media Services
Office of the Provost
Kent State University
Kent, OH 44242-0001

For more information, visit http://www.library.kent.edu/planning/dean/

Kent State University supports equal opportunity in education and employment.
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Tom Klingler
Head of Systems
Libraries & Media Services
Kent State University
Kent, OH.
U.S.A.
44242-0001
330-890-0067 (pager/voicemail)
330-672-2962 (x. 18)
330-672-4811  (fax)
tk at kent.edu
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