POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Posted 11/08/98


DEAN
THE OHIO UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
Athens, Ohio

Ohio University seeks applications and nominations for the position of Dean
of the University Libraries.  The Dean is the chief administrative and
academic officer of the University Libraries and reports directly to the
Provost.  The Dean of Libraries is also a member of the Council of Deans
and is expected to play a vital role in fulfilling the University's mission
in teaching, research, and public service.

Ohio University is a Research II institution enrolling over 19,000 students
on the Athens campus and over 8,000 students on five regional campuses.
Of the 761 tenured and tenure-track faculty on the Athens campus, 260 were
appointed in the last five years.  Thirty-one percent of the current
faculty are assistant professors.  Sponsored research in 1996-97 exceeded
$34 million.

The holdings of the Ohio University library system include 2.1 million
volumes, 2.8 million microforms, 16,300 current journal subscriptions, and
almost 400,000 non-print materials.  Outstanding research collections
include the Southeast Asia Collection and national depositories for
Malaysia, Botswana, Swaziland, and Guatemala. The Libraries' operating
budget for 1997-98 was $10.6 million, with total expenditures from all
sources reaching $12.1 million.  The current value of established library
endowments is over $8.3 million.  The libraries employ more than 200 FTE
staff, of which 66% are contract and classified staff.  Ohio University is
a member of the Association of Research Libraries.  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.  Candidates should also have a strong record of
demonstrated success in developing and/or implementing technological
innovation and in securing external funds through grants and/or private
fund-raising.  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.  Candidates should send a letter describing their
qualifications for this position, along with their curriculum vitae and the
names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: 

Dr. Leslie Flemming, Chair
Dean of the Libraries Search Committee
316 Cutler Hall
Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701-2979

Phone: (740) 593-2850; Fax: (740) 593-9591; Email: flemming@oak.cats.ohiou.edu


Ohio University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:
Applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with
disabilities are encouraged.