Associate University Librarian for Collections & Discovery - The
UConn Library invites applications and nominations for a highly
collaborative, innovative, thoughtful, nimble, and strategic leader for
the Associate University Librarian (AUL) for Collections and Discovery.
Reporting to the Dean, the AUL shapes all aspects of collecting and
discovery for the UConn Library. As a member of the senior leadership
team, the AUL actively engages in every aspect of the UConn Library and
serves as an ambassador and advocate for the Library with University
constituencies, and with state, regional, and national organizations.
Along with all UConn Library personnel, the successful candidate makes a
positive contribution to a culture of inclusion and respect in all
interactions within the Library and across the University and
exemplifies the UConn Library values of kindness and trust, curiosity
and inquiry, equity and inclusion, and having fun.
As a member
of UConn Library’s senior leadership the AUL for Collections and
Discovery ensures organizational effectiveness and efficiency and shares
in responsibilities for decision-making, resource management, and
policy development for library operations and services. While each AUL
position has an individual area of responsibility, all AULs support
holistic library-wide approaches to strategic planning and
communication, and an environment of innovation and collaboration. AULs
are expected to lead through promoting teamwork, diversity, and
inclusiveness within UConn Library and the campus. In addition, AULs
serve as the Library’s representative and advocate to relevant
university, consortial, or multi-institutional groups.
The AUL
for Collections and Discovery provides leadership, strategic direction,
and support for the development, assessment, and evaluation of the
Collections and Discovery area, including acquisitions, collection
strategies, metadata, electronic resource management, and discovery. The
position is responsible for the Library collections budget, collection
development and management, and technical service operations in the
context of trends in digital scholarship, open access, scholarly
communications, and the development of next-generation resource
discovery systems. The position provides leadership in areas of
copyright and fair use as they apply to collections and resource sharing
and works collaboratively with staff at the UConn Libraries, UConn
Health Sciences Library, and UConn School of Law Library to develop
policies and make strategic decisions. Additionally, the AUL for
Collections and Discovery takes a leadership role in defining the
Libraries’ participation in regional and national collaborations that
preserve and provide access to shared collections of scholarly
materials.The AUL for Collections and Discovery collaboratively
establishes goals and objectives for the area and develops, evaluates,
and continually improves programs and services.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree or higher in library or information science or other
relevant discipline. Minimum seven years of significant academic or
research library experience (could also be consortial or related) with
responsibility in areas related to collection assessment and management,
acquisitions, metadata services, licensing, copyright, or scholarly
communications. Minimum three years of continuous supervisory experience
including demonstrated leadership skills, keen analytical and
conceptual abilities, ability to influence and manage change, inspire
innovation, delegate responsibility appropriately, and successfully
support staff development. Ability to work creatively, collaboratively,
and effectively and to be a leader in promoting teamwork, diversity,
equality, and inclusiveness. Demonstrated interpersonal and public
communication skills including ability to serve as an advocate and
spokesperson for UConn Library. Knowledge of emerging trends in higher
education or academic libraries. Ability to build successful
partnerships at the local, regional, and national level.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in promoting library collections and engaging faculty,
students, and administrators. Experience with budget management or grant
writing. Experience in consortial or multi-institutional program
development. Experience in developing and implementing strategic plans
or projects. Evidence of a strong record of professional service,
scholarly publishing, or research.
Employment at UConn and Appointment Terms:
UConn is one of the top public research universities in the nation,
with more than 30,000 students pursuing answers to critical questions in
labs, lecture halls, and the community. Knowledge exploration
throughout the University’s network of campuses is united by a culture
of innovation. An unprecedented commitment from the state of Connecticut
ensures UConn attracts internationally renowned faculty and the world’s
brightest students. As a vibrant, progressive leader, UConn fosters a
diverse and dynamic culture that meets the challenges of a changing
global society.
The main 4,400-acre campus is set in a
university town located in the heart of Connecticut; approximately a
half hour’s drive from Hartford, 90 minutes from Boston, and 3 hours
from New York City. Storrs offers New England village charm, with
outstanding recreational facilities and open space initiatives, farm to
table agricultural communities, and excellent public schools.
The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a
multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. The
diversity of students, faculty, and staff continues to increase, as
does the number of honors students, valedictorians, and salutatorians
who make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and
institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and
outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top
public research universities.
UConn’s faculty and staff are a critical link to fostering and
expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community.
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn
encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities
and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.
This
is a full-time position based in Storrs, Connecticut. The University
offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits, including employee
and dependent tuition waivers at UConn and a highly desirable work
environment. Salary is dependent upon education, qualifications, and
experience.
To Apply: Applications must be submitted online using UConn Jobs at http://www.jobs.uconn.edu,
Staff Positions (Reference search #494553) and include a cover letter,
detailed resume, and contact information for three professional
references. Candidates should address in their cover letter and/or
resume how their candidacy meets the position responsibilities, minimum
qualifications, and preferred qualifications (if applicable).
Nominations and inquiries should be sent in confidence to ellen.silbermann@uconn.edu. To ensure full consideration, inquiries and applications should be submitted by June 14, 2020.
Employment of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the
successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
