Assistant Director for Public Services

[Anne Liebst <anne dot liebst at washburn dot edu>]

Assistant Director for Public Services

Job Location: Topeka, Kansas , Washburn University

Job Information:
Washburn University seeks a knowledgeable and innovative leader who has a
thorough understanding of the evolving role of libraries in contemporary
higher education and a strong public services background. The Assistant
Director will provide administrative oversight for the newly created Public
Services division and direct the development, implementation and marketing
of new and existing programs to provide user-centered services.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide vision, direction and operational management for the planning,
development, marketing, delivery and assessment of all user services
functions, including reference, instruction, circulation, course reserves
and interlibrary loan.

REQUIREMENTS:

ALA-accredited MLS.
Understanding of public service functions, best practices/current trends in
the
provision of information services in an academic environment.
At least three years of professional experience in public services,
reference and
instruction.
Excellent interpersonal, analytical, written and oral communication skills.
Evidence of successful supervision and mentoring of librarians and staff.
Solid record of working well with all levels of library personnel as well as
university faculty and students.
Demonstrated ability to view issues from broad library-wide perspective.
Record of dealing successfully with organizational change.
PREFERRED:

Experience with assessment of library services.
Experience in other areas of public services such as circulation and
interlibrary.
Experience with public services application of new and emerging technologies
and integrated library systems modules.
Experience in project management.
Successful experience analyzing information and preparing written reports.
Second advanced degree.
APPLICATION:
Submit a letter, resume, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and
e-mail addresses of three references (including current supervisor) to:

Lindsay K. Priebe
The Morley Group
Washburn University Project Team
Fax: 317-879-4790
Email: lindsay_priebe at hotmail dot com

Website Address: www.themorleygroup.com

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the
position is filled.
_________________________________________________________

Anne Liebst
Assistant Director for Technical Services
Washburn University
Mabee Library
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS  66621
(785) 231-1010, ext. 1983
(785) 357-1240 -- fax
anne dot liebst at washburn dot edu