Position Announcement
Dean of Library Services
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg State University seeks a dynamic and visionary leader for the position of Dean of
Library Services. Pittsburg State University’s library desires to be an academic center
meeting the needs of students, faculty, and the Southeast Kansas community.
The Dean of Library Services reports to the Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs
and is responsible for all areas of library administration including strategic and long-range
planning, policy and program development, fiscal management, personnel supervision,
utilization of emerging technologies, and development of internal and external
partnerships. Pittsburg State University seeks a leader who understands learning styles of
current students, is knowledgeable of trends in higher education, academic libraries, and
information technology. While providing a vision for the future of PSU’s libraries, it is
expected that the dean will develop an effective and collaborative team of library faculty
and staff as well as strong functional relationships with other constituent groups.
Required Qualifications:
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MLS or MLIS degree from ALA accredited institution, or equivalent.
Record that warrants appointment with tenure and a senior faculty rank in library
services and predicts continued professional development and contributions.
Demonstrates knowledge of emerging library and information technologies and trends
in higher education and their impact on library services.
Evidence of effective management of fiscal, budgetary, personnel, project
implementation, and other administrative responsibilities.
Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills within the context of
effective working relationships.
Evidence of capacity to develop a strong and effective team.
Experience with assessment and strategic planning.
Preferred Qualifications:
 Doctorate.
 Five years of administrative experience in library setting including personnel
supervision.
 Experience in the following areas: grant writing, fund-raising, contract negotiation.
 Experience with shared governance and a bargaining unit environment.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Position Availability: Current Dean retires January 2010. Ideally, the successful candidate
will begin at that time. Screening of applicants will begin 10/19/09 and position will remain
open until filled.
Application Process: Interested applicants should submit the following: 1) letter of
application addressing qualifications; 2) vita; 3) one page vision for the university library of
the 21st century; and 4) the names and contact information for three professional
references. Submit these materials electronically to: Dr. Brenda Frieden, Director of the
Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology and Search Committee Chair,
(librarysearch@pittstate.edu).
Pittsburg State University is a comprehensive university located in southeast Kansas and
is part of the Kansas Board of Regents System. With an enrollment of just over 7000
students, academic programs are organized into four colleges, offering undergraduate and
graduate degrees. For more information, see http://www.pittstate.edu. PSU’s library
services include holdings and staff through the Leonard H. Axe Library and a satellite
library located in the Kansas Technology Center. For more information about programs
and services, see http://library.pittstate.edu/. The city of Pittsburg has a population of
approximately 19,000 and is located within easy driving distance of Kansas City, Tulsa,
Oklahoma, and Wichita, Kansas. Information regarding the city is available at
http://www.pittks.org.
Pittsburg State University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.
Employment will require a criminal background check.