Libraries Cabinet
The Libraries Cabinet is the University Libraries senior leadership group.
Cabinet Members
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Cyndi Asmus
Director for Advancement
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Tania Bardyn
Associate Dean of University Libraries
Director of the Health Sciences Library
Director, National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM) Pacific Northwest Region (PNR)
Charles Chamberlin
Senior Assistant for Budget and Administrative Policy
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Paul J. Constantine
Associate Dean of University Libraries
Director of Special Collections
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Cynthia Fugate
Senior Associate Dean of University Libraries
Associate Dean, Research and Instructional Services, and Facilities
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Steve Hiller
Director of Assessment and Planning
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Tim Jewell
Director of Information Resources and Scholarly Communication
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William E. Jordan
Associate Dean of University Libraries, Resources Acquisition and Description/Information Technology Services; Acquisitions and Rapid Cataloging Services
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Sarah Leadley
Associate Dean of University Libraries
Director of University of Washington Bothell Library
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Charles Lord
Associate Dean of University Libraries
Director of University of Washington Tacoma Library and Learning Resources
Patrick Osby
Director of Human Resources
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Lizabeth (Betsy) A. Wilson
Dean of University Libraries
Statement of Purpose
The Libraries Cabinet is the University Libraries' senior leadership group. Cabinet members exercise their individual knowledge, strengths, and perspectives to provide leadership and advocate for the entire Libraries organization. Cabinet members are also responsible for ensuring that the Libraries fulfills its commitment to provide equitable resources and services to the University's three campuses.
The Cabinet functions as a collaborative team that advances the mission, vision, and values of the Libraries. The Cabinet sets and affirms the strategic directions of the Libraries as part of the strategic planning process and ensures that resources and structures are aligned with the strategic priorities. The Cabinet accomplishes this by making informed decisions as to policy and priorities, allocating resources, and communicating with Libraries staff.
As individuals and as a group, the Cabinet maintains a future-oriented perspective, regularly scans the environment for developments affecting libraries and higher education, and shares that information with the group, with other Libraries staff, and with the UW leadership.
The Cabinet and its decisions positively influence organizational culture by modeling the values articulated in the Libraries Strategic Plan and other statements of professional principles, values and ethics; and by rewarding behaviors and activities that support Libraries strategic goals. The Cabinet pays particular attention to staff and organization development.
Cabinet members are the principal stewards for Libraries resources and are accountable for ensuring that resources are used wisely and effectively to meet the information needs of our users. Cabinet members also play a leadership role in coordinating Libraries development and other revenue-generating activities.
Cabinet members play a leadership role in UW activities, partnerships and communications.


