Preparing a Dossier

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Preparing a Dossier

• Reviews for Reappointment, Continuous
  Appointment, and Promotion
• October 13, 2004

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Dossier Maintenance

• Update throughout the year
• Maintain balance between
• --Assigned responsibilities
• --Contributions to Libraries University
• --Professional contributions

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Tips

• Become an expert and receive recognition in a
  specific area
• Grow professionally
• Develop a track record that indicates growth with
  continue
• Document your impact in the Libraries and the
  profession

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More Tips

• Include meaningful external letters and comments
  -- avoid the straight thank-you notes
• Keep a file of all unsolicited notes and letters
  they will make you feel good even if you cant
  use them in your dossier!

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Items for Reappointment Dossier

• Cover page (HR)
• Appointment letter (HR)
• Memo of transmittal (HR)
• Table of contents
• Supervisors letter
• Directors letter
• Position description
• CV
• Performance goals and objectives
• Previous performance reviews (HR)
• Previous peer reviews(HR)

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Additional Items for Promotion/CA Dossier

• Criteria for rank (HR)
• Solicited letters of support
• Unsolicited letters
• Personal statement (optional)
• Exhibits demonstrating accomplishments
• Publications
• Slide shows
• Recorded oral presentations
• Web sites

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CV

• Follow suggested outline and examples
• Dont list as publications items that are not
  (you can tell)
• Dont list every class you ever taught
• Dont pad the CV -- the review committee will
  know
• Explain and highlight when necessary

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Information Sources

• http//staff.lib.umn.edu/lpc
• Supervisor
• Academic Program Directors
• Mentors
• Dana Langseth (danalang_at_umn.edu)