Associate University Librarians, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA
Posted February 7, 2018
Two Associate University Librarian Positions at Brandeis University
Brandeis seeks two Associate University Librarians to be part of a creative and forward looking staff and leadership team. The Brandeis Library is the geographic and symbolic center of campus, and its recent decoupling from the IT Department offers the unique opportunity to redefine relationships with research, faculty, students, staff, technology, and information resources. AUL positions in Scholarly Resources and Discovery and Research & Instruction are open, and described below, along with links to complete descriptions of requirements and more information on the University.
To apply for either position, submit a cover letter and resume as a single document at http://www.brandeis.edu/humanresources/jobs/external.html. Elect the option for “New Applicant,” and sort the job listings by clicking the Job ID column heading. Locate the desired job listing, click the Job Title and then select Apply Now.
Associate University Librarian for Scholarly Resources & Discovery
Brandeis Library seeks an accomplished senior leader to spearhead its programs for the stewardship of the full range of collections that support Brandeis University’s mission. The Associate University Librarian will lead an innovative and entrepreneurial staff in developing strategies for resources and services that support Brandeis University’s education and research programs that facilitate worldwide scholarly communication. This leader will also be responsible for fostering strong collaborative relationships between the acquisition and development of content, and the services that directly support access and use.
The Associate University Librarian will bring a collaborative approach to setting strategic directions and managing collection activities. Areas of responsibility include oversight of the over $4,000,000 resource acquisition budget allocation, acquisition strategies and facilitating discovery through oversight of library systems, and metadata creation; optimizing physical and digital collections; resource sharing; leading vendor relationships, licensing and managing access to a rapidly growing array of digital content; building a scholarly communication program; managing and preserving digitized and born-digital materials across their life cycle. Reporting to the University Librarian, the Associate University Librarian oversees approx. 14 staff in Resource Management & Assessment and Library Systems, Approx. 10-20 student workers.
The Associate University Librarian is a member of the Library’s senior management team, and participates in strategic planning, program development and evaluation, budget formulation, and resource allocation. They also participate in grants and fundraising and other resource development programs, and promotes the visibility of the Library both within and outside Brandeis University. With the University Librarian and other senior leaders in the library, they are responsible for developing collaborative relationships with other Brandeis University departments, universities, and organizations; and for representing the Brandeis Library regionally, nationally, and internationally.
The Associate University Librarian for Scholarly Resources will work closely with colleagues to assess the impact of Library services, drive responsible resource allocation, demonstrate the value of the Library to the University, and develop strategic alliances with the University’s academic leadership and other external partners in pursuit of shared goals.
For full job description and requirements, view the complete listing at this link.
Associate University Librarian for Research & Instruction
Brandeis Library seeks an accomplished senior leader to spearhead its programs for outreach, research, and instructional services. The Associate University Librarian will lead an innovative and entrepreneurial staff in developing user-focused programs and services that support Brandeis University’s research, teaching and learning initiatives and facilitate rich interactions with the Brandeis community. This leader will also be responsible for fostering strong collaborative relationships between schools, departments, and other academic support units such as the Center for Teaching and Learning.
The Associate University Librarian will bring a collaborative approach to setting strategic direction, developing and executing vision, and managing research and instruction activities. Reporting to the University Librarian, the Associate University Librarian oversees approximately 10 staff members responsible for the following areas: research help, instruction (workshops, classroom partnerships, and online), and consultation services (including, but not limited to, GIS, data visualization and other data services).
As a member of the Library’s senior management team, the Associate University Librarian participates in strategic planning, program development and evaluation, budget formulation, and resource allocation. They also participate in fundraising and resource development programs and promote the visibility of the Library both inside and outside Brandeis University. With the University Librarian and other senior leaders in the library, they are responsible for developing collaborative relationships with other Brandeis University departments, universities, and organizations; and for representing the Brandeis Library regionally, nationally, and internationally.
The Associate University Librarian for Research and Instruction will work closely with colleagues to assess the impact of Library services, drive responsible resource allocation, demonstrate the value of the Library to the University, and develop strategic alliances with the University’s academic leadership and other external partners in pursuit of shared goals. This position will participate in the research, teaching, and learning activities of the department and depending on subject expertise, and will liaise with University departments and provide Research Help.
For full job description and requirements, view the complete listing at this link.