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----------------------------Original message---------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Position Announcement - Please distribute as widely as possible - Please excuse any duplication. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *