University Library’s Dean Search
December 21, 2006
Dear colleagues,
I am pleased to announce the creation of the University Library’s Dean Search Committee. This is the first step in the important process to recruit, review, and recommend candidates for the next Dean of the University Library. Our goal will be to recruit and appoint an individual who will continue and expand upon the excellent leadership provided by Dean Morner over the past ten years.
The Search Committee includes the following members:
| Christina Bellinger, Dimond Library | cb1@cisunix.unh.edu |
| Louise Buckley, Dimond Library | louise.buckley@unh.edu |
| Brigitte Bailey, Faculty Senate | Brigitte.bailey@unh.edu |
| Ronald Cormier, Dimond Library Services | r.cormier@unh.edu |
| Ann Donahue, UNH Manchester Library | adonahue@cisunix.unh.edu |
| Jody Fernald, Dimond Library and graduate student rep. | jodyf@cisunix.unh.edu |
| Tom Franke, CIS | tom.franke@unh.edu |
| Rachel Gogan, Biological Sciences Library | rachel.gogan@unh.edu |
| Val Harper (co-chair), Dimond Library | val.harper@unh.edu |
| Linda Johnson, Dimond Library | linda@cisunix.unh.edu |
| Joe Klewicki (co-chair), College of Engineering & Physical Sciences | joe.klewicki@unh.edu |
| Tracey Lauder, Dimond Library | tracey.lauder@unh.edu |
| Paul Nahin, Professor Emeritus | paul.nahin@unh.edu |
| Judith Quist, Dimond Library | judy.quist@unh.edu |
| William Ross, Dimond Library | bill.ross@unh.edu |
| Katherine Steere, undergraduate student rep. | kai4@cisunix.unh.edu |
The Dean of the Library will have a demonstrated commitment to the educational, scholarly and engagement mission of the University of New Hampshire . She or he will be knowledgeable in all matters pertaining to leadership in a top-tier research university library, including collection development , the impact of information technology in an academic library environment and the creation of a dynamic and responsive learning resource for faculty, students and external users.
The Dean of the Library must be able to demonstrate high academic standards ; strong, visionary leadership; effective management of personnel, services, and budget; and effective communication skills necessary for strategic leadership and collegial relationships.
The Dean is responsible for the administration of Library, University, and System policies; directs all outreach and community engagement initiatives; manages and develops fiscal and capital resources; and participates with other University deans in governance, strategic planning, and institutional assessment. The Dean serves as member of the UNH Deans’ Council and reports directly to the Provost and Executive Vice President.
Dr. Wanda Mitchell, Vice Provost for Diversity, will work closely with the committee to create a strong and diverse pool of internal and external candidates, through both formal and informal means. The Search Committee will determine finalists for campus interviews and make final recommendations to me. Our goal will be to appoint the new dean as close to July 1, 2007 as possible. I encourage all members of the University Community to utilize your professional networks in order to forward qualified nominations to the Committee. Nominations and other communication with the Committee can be addressed to: Library.DeanSearch@unh.edu.
Sincerely,
Bruce L. Mallory
Provost and Executive Vice President
