Associate University Librarian (Researching and Learning), UC Davis, Davis, CA

Posted November 10, 2022

Description:

The Associate University Librarian (AUL) for Research and Learning is an essential senior
leadership position in the Library. The AUL provides strategic leadership, direction, and general
oversight to the majority of the Library’s programs, services, and personnel. As a member of the
Executive Council, the AUL collaborates with other senior leaders to advance key library and
systemwide initiatives.
The AUL is the leader most immediately responsible for information services to enhance
research within and across disciplines and promote student learning and academic success in
and beyond the classroom. The AUL directly supervises the Research and Learning
directorate’s four department heads and one program lead responsible in toto for library-related
undergraduate and professional student learning and academic success; services for
undergraduate students and faculty and staff involved in teaching and learning; researcher
services for faculty, researchers, and graduate and professional school students; the scholarly
communications program; the medical library; and archives and special collections.
The AUL oversees multiple departments and programs and directly supervises five department

heads and program leads and indirectly supervises a total of 37 FTE regular academic and non-
academic employees. The AUL serves on the Library’s Executive Council and Management

Council. The AUL works closely with staff and leadership of numerous campus offices and
programs aligned programmatically with the emphases of the Research and Learning
Directorate. At the UC Libraries systemwide level, the AUL may serve on multiple leadership
groups and committees, task forces, and working groups.

Salary: $94,300 – $208,700

We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous
paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing
education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs.

Responsibilities:

The Associate University Librarian (AUL) for Research and Learning is the leader most
immediately responsible for information services to enhance research within and across
disciplines and promote student learning and academic success in and beyond the classroom.
The AUL directly supervises the Research and Learning directorate’s four department heads
and one program lead responsible in toto for library-related undergraduate and professional
student learning and academic success; services for undergraduate students and faculty and
staff involved in teaching and learning; researcher services for faculty, researchers, and
graduate and professional school students; the scholarly communications program; the medical
library; and archives and special collections.
The AUL leads user-focused information services in support of the university’s mission and its
evolving academic and research programs and has a vision for the ongoing development of
library personnel as educators and research partners. The AUL provides strong and
inspirational leadership, strategic and entrepreneurial vision, expert policy and program
development, and relevant deep expertise as the library focuses on achieving these
responsibilities in the 21st century. Information services is defined broadly and embraces
education, student academic success, and information literacy and skill in information analysis
and management; scholarly communication; and activities that help users examine research
problems and identify, interpret, and manage relevant information resources. Critical contexts
include changing theories and practices of education; increased accountability for student
academic success and career preparation; heightened commitment across campus to
advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI); and changing natures of incoming student
preparation, needs, and expectations. Other contexts include institutional collaborations to
support students, diversifying information channels and media, dramatic growth in (and
pressures to secure) funded research, interdisciplinary academic communities, and emerging
trends in scholarly communication.
The AUL is a member of Executive Council, the library’s senior leadership group, along with the
University Librarian, the Deputy University Librarian, the Associate University Librarian for
Scholarly Resources, the Director of Finance, the Executive Director of the DataLab, and the
Director of Online Strategy. Reporting to the Deputy University Librarian, the AUL works closely
with the University Librarian and the rest of the library’s senior leadership team, advances
critical strategic initiatives, contributes to the library’s fundraising program, and, most important,
plays a leadership role in articulating and executing an innovative and forward-looking vision of
library support of learning and research. The AUL is expected to be an excellent communicator,
influential mentor, and champion of the library as a learning organization, strong advocate of
DEI, and forceful advocate for the library and its programs. The library emphasizes cross-unit
work in a highly structured campus environment with multiple bargaining labor units. As a senior
leader in the library, the AUL builds and sustains successful collaborations with creative

approaches to mentoring and empowering employees in a variety of academic and non-
academic personnel classifications, fostering and leading cross-unit teams, and solving

organizational problems and issues, while emphasizing user-centered service. The AUL
collaborates closely with library colleagues, faculty, and researchers across UC Davis and the
entire University of California (UC) system.

Required Qualifications:

• Masters in library science or aligned field or PhD or equivalent advanced degree.
• Experience with undergraduate-oriented and graduate and professional student
education programs and with faculty and graduate student research support services.
• Leadership experience, evidence of flexibility and initiative in a collaborative and rapidly
changing environment, and effective personnel and matrix management skills, including
goal setting, mentoring and professional development, change management, and
performance evaluation.
• Demonstrated deep understanding of the role of the library in supporting undergraduate
education and academic success, and developing, providing, and evaluating services
and programs for researchers, faculty, and students concerning the identification, use,
interpretation, and management of information and data in higher education and
research.
• Robust knowledge of issues and trends in library support of research and scholarship,
faculty and graduate student support, and undergraduate learning and student academic
success. Demonstrated capability to develop new models to support student learning
and academic success and researchers, faculty, and graduate and professional
students.
• Deep expertise in multiple areas of the position’s primary responsibilities: teaching and
learning in higher education, undergraduate academic success, health sciences
librarianship, scholarly communication, special collections and archives, and developing,
providing, and evaluating integrated services and programs for researchers, faculty,
clinicians, and students concerning identification, use, interpretation, and management
of information and data.
• Demonstrated excellent skills in communicating with colleagues, constituencies, and
communities, including active and empathic listening; group facilitation, gathering
feedback, and developing and articulating consensus; advocacy for programs and
colleagues; and articulate and persuasive public speaking and presentation abilities;
facility with a variety of communication modes and media for different audiences; and
good editing skills and attention to detail, clarity, and concision.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a collegial environment utilizing
a variety of skills, such as managing change, setting goals, managing time, and
promoting teamwork in a hybrid work environment; foster and advance diversity,
inclusion, and the UC Davis Principles of Community; and serve as a role model for
others.
• Strong and demonstrated record of effective priority setting, policy coordination, and
program and process development; use of analytical, problem solving, organizational,
interpersonal, and communication skills; experience with assessment of relevant
services and programs; and effective budget management and analysis skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Increasingly responsible administrative roles in an academic or research library or
similar relevant setting.
• Experience with initiating grant opportunities and working on grant-funded projects.
• Experience and success with fundraising.
• Record of research, publication, formal presentation, and participation in relevant
professional or scholarly organizations demonstrating knowledge, leadership, and vision.
• Familiarity with library services to and in support of human and animal healthcare
practice, research, and education.
• Demonstrated project management skills.

Note:

This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan
fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.
The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program
SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the
policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or
deferral.

To Apply:

Applications must be submitted via our careers website at hr.ucdavis.edu. Please include a
letter of interest addressing qualifications and experience related to the position, a Curriculum
Vitae, and names and contact information for at least four references. Your letter should discuss
your commitment to DEI, as it is a major component of this position as well as a library priority. Candidates applying by Dec 19. 2022 will receive first consideration.

We invite you to attend one of two informational sessions, with members of the hiring
committee. In these sessions, we will share the vision for this role, details of the application and
interview process, and answer any questions you may have.
Recruitment Information Session #1: UC Davis Library AUL Research and Learning
Monday, November 14, 2022 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join the webinar at https://ucdavis.zoom.us/j/96151097604
Recruitment Information Session #2: UC Davis Library AUL Research and Learning
Monday, November 21, 2022 4:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join the webinar https://ucdavis.zoom.us/j/93983082425