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UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
DIRECTOR, GRADUATE SCHOOL OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
The University of Washington, Seattle, seeks an energetic and creative
Director who can provide transformative leadership for its Graduate School
of Library and Information Science. Unique opportunities are provided by
several faculty vacancies; partnerships with strong UW entities such as
the Libraries, the Office of Computing and Communications, and various
academic departments; proximity to the nation's most vibrant information
technology industry; a key regional role in library and information
science; and strong support from the institution for reshaping the School.
The successful candidate must understand the changing role of
librarians and libraries in society, and the changing nature of
information management and use. He or she should be willing to
think flexibly and creatively about these changes and possess the ability
to describe and pursue a vision and chart a path for transforming the
curriculum and the School to a position of national prominence in these
areas.
A Ph.D. in an appropriate area and research and teaching accomplishments
appropriate to appointment at the full professor level are also required.
Candidates must demonstrate a record of establishing cooperative
relationships with campus departments and with industry, libraries, and
other information organizations beyond the campus; a successful record of
fund raising; a strong commitment to working with students; and a proven
ability to lead a diverse group of faculty.
Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Send applications and nominations, detailed curriculum vitae and names of
three references to:
Associate Dean Elizabeth L. Feetham
Chair, GSLIS Director Search Committee
The Graduate School/Room 200 Gerberding Hall
Box 351240
Seattle, Wa 98195-1240
Applications will be reviewed beginning August 1, 1997, and continue until
the position is filled.
The University of Washington is an equal opportunity and affirmative
action employer.
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Efthimis N. Efthimiadis
Associate Professor
Graduate School of Library & Information Science
University of Washington tel.(switchb.) 206-543-1794
Box 352930 fax. 206-616-3152
Seattle, WA 98195-2930 mail: [log in to unmask]
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