Caleb T. Winchester University Librarian - Wesleyan University,
Middletown, CT. Reporting to the Provost and Vice President for
Academic Affairs, the Caleb T Winchester University Librarian has
primary oversight for the Wesleyan University Library, and focuses
particularly on library wide goals, objectives, and outcomes that
support the institution.
Wesleyan’s Library has holdings of more than 1.6
million items in a variety of formats, including a rapidly growing
collection of electronic resources, extensive holdings in art, music,
and government documents, and rich special collections and archives. The
wide array of resources stems from its two separate libraries (Olin
Library and the Science Library) as well as its participation in the CTW
library consortium with Connecticut College and Trinity College. The
library provides strong support for the university’s educational mission
and plays a central role in teaching, learning and research of faculty
and students.
The University Librarian serves as the main public
voice for the Library and participates actively in many collaborations
both on and off campus. The University Librarian directly supervises the
work of the Library leadership team of two Associate University
Librarians, the Science Librarian, and the Director of Special
Collections & Archives, who manage the day to day operations of
their respective areas. The University Librarian also supervises the
Archaeological Collections Manager and the Curator of the Davison Art
Collection.
Primary responsibilities include: Articulate, advocate
for, and implement a clear and compelling vision for the role and future
of the library in the university’s educational mission. Raise the
profile and impact of the library on campus. Provide visible leadership
that unites and empowers the librarians and library staff to discover,
explore and deliver useful, innovative library services to the
community. Identify opportunities and strategies for librarians and
library staff to become even more integral parts of the university and
wider community. Provide library management – financial, technical, and
interpersonal. Support transparent, collaborative management and staff
training and development. Utilize data in decision-making for library
services and for the establishment of priorities. Build effective
working collaborations with multiple internal constituencies, including
librarians, library staff, faculty, students, staff, and administration.
Collaborate with Information Technology Services to strengthen the use
of technology and information literacy to support teaching, learning and
research. Partner with university development officers to seek out and
obtain appropriate sources of capital for the development of the
University Library; assist in preparing written proposals for
fundraising from foundations, corporations, and/or individuals.
Strengthen external partnerships and relationships, including with other
academic institutions and professional associations.
Provide leadership in redesigning existing physical
resources in ways that support and encourage the best utilization of
space. Develop strategies to evaluate and enhance the pedagogical value
of the university’s physical and digital collections. Enhance the
application of new technologies in support of scholarship, teaching and
learning. Develop a compelling vision and strategic plan for acquiring,
promoting and preserving intellectual content. Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in Library
Science or in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited
program and at least seven years of progressively responsible
administrative experience in libraries. Demonstrated track record of
innovation, creativity, and invention. Demonstrated experience in
meeting strategic goals and the ability to translate vision into reality
while championing best practices. Proven ability to inspire innovation
and provide sophisticated executive direction. A successful history of
staff development and team building, including a demonstrated commitment
to building and supporting diverse staff. Proven ability to delegate
effectively but work collaboratively both within and outside the
library. Proven ability to develop and sustain relationships with
administrators, deans, faculty, staff and students. Demonstrated
knowledge of current library functions and issues facing academic
research libraries in areas such as collection development, evaluation
and management, technology integration, publishing, and open access.
Experience managing and supporting rapidly changing user needs and
expectations. Experience managing both people and processes. Prior
experience managing budgets, grant writing and fundraising. Demonstrated
knowledge of emerging digital technologies and their potential within
the domains of scholarship and scholarly communication. Demonstrated
effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to
communicate successfully within the library, across the campus community
and externally. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent public speaking skills. Demonstrated commitment to work within
a diverse environment and interact openly with individuals of different
backgrounds.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated track record as a
change agent. Experience in academic research library leadership. A
varied career in librarianship. A distinguished track record of
scholarly and professional accomplishments. Experience in space planning
and utilization. Demonstrated experience representing the University
effectively for purposes of engagement, outreach, development and
inter-institutional cooperation. Experience using social networking, and
other forms of technology for social media outreach and to deliver
information services to library constituents.
To apply for this position, visit http://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/6112.
Monday, November 20, 2017
Caleb T. Winchester University Librarian - Wesleyan University
Labels:
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director,
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middlesex county
Location:
Middletown, CT, USA