Associate University Librarian for Technical and Digital Services - Wesleyan University Libraries
seek a dynamic and innovative leader for the position of Associate
University Librarian for Technical and Digital Services. This position
reports to the Caleb T. Winchester University Librarian, works closely
with the Senior Library Management Team and serves as
Librarian-in-Charge in absence of the University Librarian. This is a
brand new position created for the Library’s vision towards providing
21st Century resources and services to a vibrant academic community.
With responsibility for the overall administration and coordination of
the Library’s technical and digital services, this position will play a
vital role in helping us implement our vision for the future.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Supervises, guides, and collaborates with 5 professional and 7
paraprofessional staff to provide excellent service to all library
patrons through acquisitions, cataloging, collection development,
digital initiatives, and systems. Leads the division in developing and
reviewing policy and workflows to best suit the needs of the 21st
century library, in keeping with the goals set forth for the university
in Beyond 2020 and the library strategic plan. Consults and coordinates
with the senior management team on issues that affect the library as a
whole. Works with the direct reports to set departmental priorities
including project management, planning, budget, professional
development, data extraction, and personnel. Serves on CTW Collections
Committee and represents the library in consortial efforts as
appropriate. Seeks and leverages library partnerships in collaborative
technology initiatives with Wesleyan Information Technology, the Center
for Pedagogical Initiatives and other applicable departments on campus
and beyond. Serves as the lead contact for technical service &
digital vendors ; reviews and negotiates contracts for eResource
packages. Serves on University committees and works with faculty, staff,
and student groups as appropriate. Maintains current knowledge of
trends and changes in the library profession, represents the Library
and contributes to the library profession through participation in the
work of professional organizations.
Minimum Qualifications: Masters in Library and/or
Information Science from an ALA accredited institution, or equivalent. 5
years of increasingly responsible professional library management
experience in an academic setting. Experience with acquisitions,
cataloging, collection development, digital initiatives, and/or systems.
Demonstrated leadership, planning, and organizational skills, with the
ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks with major impact on
critical operations of the organization. Experience with licenses,
contracts, and vendors. Strong analytical skills and budgeting
experience. Ability to work creatively, collaboratively and effectively
and to play a leadership role in promoting teamwork, diversity, equality
and inclusiveness within the Wesleyan Libraries and the campus.
Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with trends in
eResource acquisitions, management and licensing. Experience with
library technology planning. Experience with library digital projects
and policies. A subject Masters degree.
The Salary is above CLA guidelines. Interested parties can apply at the following link: https://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/5865
