<html><head><style type='text/css'>p { margin: 0; }</style></head><body><div style='font-family: times new roman,new york,times,serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000'><p style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Western Michigan University seeks nominations and applications for the position of Dean of Libraries. Reporting to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean is responsible for visionary, innovative leadership within the Library and for leading the Libraries’ strategic initiatives to advance the University’s educational, research and public-service goals. The Dean will forge strong collaborative relationships with academic deans and other administrative leaders to envision new opportunities and enable seamless integration of the Libraries into the intellectual life and strategic development of the University. As a member of the Provost’s Council, the Dean will provide a strong and influential voice in setting the academic direction of the University in support of being learner centered, discovery driven, and globally engaged.</span></p><p style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br></span></p><p style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Western Michigan University is a nationally recognized research university classified as high research by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. WMU offers nearly 250 academic programs to students pursuing degrees, including 30 doctoral programs. More than 20 percent of its 24,000 students are enrolled in graduate course work. The University strives to achieve excellence as a learner centered, discovery driven, and globally engaged in institution. For more information on the University’s vision and strategic plan, please visit </span><span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT1316_com_zimbra_url" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 139); cursor: pointer;"><a href="http://www.wmich.edu/strategic" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 139); text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Times, serif;">www.wmich.edu/strategic</span></strong></a></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">.</span></p><p style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br></span></p><p style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">WMU is an active international partner in interlibrary loan and document delivery. Through these substantial and comprehensive holdings, the expertise of motivated professionals, exemplary facilities, customer-focused service, and user-centered technology, University Libraries shapes lives to transform the global future.</span></p><p style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The successful candidate will have had experience in library services in a research university, as designated by Carnegie classification. He or she will be committed to progressive, innovative library programs and services; developing a well-trained, motivated, highly service-oriented staff; continuous learning and growth at every level of the organization; and supporting advanced research and scholarship.</span></p><p style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br></span></p><p style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Confidential applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidate screening will begin immediately. For best consideration, applications and nominations should be provided by <strong><span style="font-family: Times, serif;"><span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT1317_com_zimbra_date" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 139); cursor: pointer;">August 14, 2015</span></span></strong>.</span></p><p style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br></span></p><p style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A complete application will include a letter describing relevant experiences and interest in the position; current curriculum vitae; and the names of five references with titles, mailing addresses, business/home telephone numbers and email addresses. Individuals who wish to nominate a candidate should submit a letter of nomination, including the name, position, address, telephone number and email address of the nominee. Please visit </span><span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT1318_com_zimbra_url" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 139); cursor: pointer;"><a href="http://www.wmich.edu/hr/jobs" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 139); text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Times, serif;">www.wmich.edu/hr/jobs </span></strong></a></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">for detailed information and application procedures. Greenwood/Asher & Associates, an executive search firm, is assisting Western Michigan University in the search.</span></p><p style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br></span></p><p style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">For a detailed position description, please visit</span><span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT1319_com_zimbra_url" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 139); cursor: pointer;"><a href="http://www.wmich.edu/provost/administrative-searches" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 139); text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer;"><b>http://www.wmich.edu/provost/administrative-searches</b></a></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></p><p style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br></span></p><p style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Applications and letters of nominations should be submitted to:</span></p><p style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br></span></p><p style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Jan Greenwood or Betty Turner Asher, Partners<br>Greenwood/Asher & Associates, Inc.<br>42 Business Centre Drive, Suite 206<br>Miramar Beach, Florida 32550</span></p><p style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Phone: 850-650-2277 / Fax: 850-650-2272<br>Email: </span><span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT1320_com_zimbra_email" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 139); cursor: pointer;"><a href="mailto:jangreenwood@greenwoodsearch.com" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 139); text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer;"><b>jangreenwood@greenwoodsearch.com</b></a></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br>Email: </span><span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT1321_com_zimbra_email" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 139); cursor: pointer;"><a href="mailto:bettyasher@greenwoodsearch.com" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 139); text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Times, serif;">bettyasher@greenwoodsearch.com</span></strong></a></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></p><p style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br></span></p><p style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">For more information on WMU and the Kalamazoo Community, please visit</span><span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT1322_com_zimbra_url" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 139); cursor: pointer;"><a href="http://www.wmich.edu/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 139); text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Times, serif;">www.wmich.edu/</span></strong></a></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> and </span><span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT1323_com_zimbra_url" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 139); cursor: pointer;"><a href="http://www.kalamazoocity.org/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 139); text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer;"><em><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Times, serif;">www.kalamazoocity.org</span></em></a></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">.</span></p><p style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><em><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Times, serif;">WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply</span></em><strong><i><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Times, serif;">.</span></i></strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></p><p style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p><div style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">-------------------------- <br>George Boston <br>Electronic Resources and Serials Librarian<br>University Libraries <br>Western Michigan University <br>Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5353 <br>Tel: 269-387-5147 / Fax: 269-387-5193 <br>Personal email: <span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT1324_com_zimbra_email" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 139); cursor: pointer;">george.boston@wmich.edu</span> <br>Departmental email: <span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT1325_com_zimbra_email" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 139); cursor: pointer;">lib-serials@wmich.edu</span> <br><br><br></div><style>p { margin: 0; }</style></div></body></html>