University Librarian, University of Rhode Island, (Kingstown, RI)

Posted February 25, 2026

Description:

The University of Rhode Island (URI) is a diverse and dynamic community whose members are connected by a common quest for knowledge. The University’s commitment to creating transformative impact, both locally and globally, is redefining the role of a traditional flagship research institution. URI was ranked the No. 1 public university in New England for a second year in a row by the Wall Street Journal and the 34th-best public university nationally.

The University Libraries are an academic division of URI, serving the knowledge and information needs of the URI community and the general public. They consist of the Robert L. Carothers Library and Learning Commons in Kingston, including archives and special collections, and the Pell Marine Science Library at the Narragansett Bay Campus. The University Libraries support the success of students, faculty, and researchers through instruction, access, preservation, and innovation. They are committed to safeguarding intellectual freedom, to preserving and organizing the University’s records, to providing sophisticated reference services and instruction, to engaging in shared metadata on both regional and national scales, and to providing access to innovative technologies that support research and student success.

URI is seeking a new University Librarian who will develop and achieve a vision of a flagship public university library of the future, with innovative library spaces and services and in furtherance of URI’s ten-year https://web.uri.edu/president/strategic-plan/mission-vision-and-values/. Reporting to the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, the University Librarian is responsible for the strategy, leadership, and administration of the libraries at URI. We welcome applications from dynamic, innovative, and experienced library leaders capable of working collaboratively with staff, faculty, students, administrators, community partners, and external organizations.

Compensation and Hours:

This position will be based in Kingston, Rhode Island. The salary range for this role is $200,000 to $230,000 USD.

How to Apply

For further information and to apply, please submit a CV and cover letter, detailing how you fulfill the position description and qualifications to https://apptrkr.com/6943110 quoting reference 8256. The deadline for applications is 9:00am ET on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

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