From: Juleah Ann Swanson <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2019 17:13:47 +0000
*University of Colorado Boulder Libraries*
*Job Announcement*
*Faculty Director of Scholarly Resource Development*
The University of Colorado Boulder seeks a collaborative and strategic
individual to serve as Faculty Director of Scholarly Resource Development.
The Director will guide the Libraries’ vision for patron-focused
development of library content and collections; ensure responsible
stewardship of the University’s collections; and advocate for and cultivate
an environment of diversity, respect, and inclusion. This tenure-track
position provides leadership and guidance for the Scholarly Resource
Development department, provides fiduciary oversight of an approximately
$13.7 million scholarly content budget, and supervises 14 FTE, including 2
faculty in carrying out the Libraries’ acquisitions, collection
development, and interlibrary loan borrowing functions. The Director
establishes strategic priorities for collections and scholarly resource
related initiatives and projects, in collaboration with stakeholders within
the libraries, across campus, and throughout the CU system. The Director
actively participates in leadership roles across regional and national
collaborations with organizations such as the Colorado Alliance of Research
Libraries, Greater Western Library Association, Center for Research
Libraries, HathiTrust Digital Library, and other key strategic partners.
*Requirements*
- Master’s degree from an ALA accredited program in library and
information science (MLIS) or equivalent.
- Five or more years of progressively responsible professional
experience.
- Demonstrated ability to advocate for and cultivate an environment of
diversity, respect, and inclusion.
- One or more years of supervisory experience, with demonstrated success
in promoting teamwork, collaboration, mentoring, and supporting
professional growth.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends and policy issues related to
collection development, acquisitions, and interlibrary loan.
- Demonstrated success in leading projects and working in a team
environment.
- Experience with building and maintaining effective partnerships with
multiple stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to make decisions in situations with multiple and
complex variables.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written
communication skills.
- Potential for professional service and scholarly or creative work.
*Desired Qualifications*
- Commitment to supporting and familiarity with the scholarly resource
needs of a diverse community of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience developing creative and innovative solutions
- Experience working in regional or national collaborations, such as
library consortia.
- Three or more years of experience supervising and managing a team of
full-time employees.
- Demonstrated experience in acquisitions or collection development.
- Demonstrated experience managing a large organizational budget.
- Record of professional service and scholarly or creative work.
*Appointment and Salary: *
The successful candidate will be appointed as full-time (12 month) tenure
track faculty member. Rank will depend upon professional experience. Salary
will be commensurate with experience and consistent with ARL averages for
similar positions. Benefits include 22 working days of vacation, ten paid
holidays, sick leave, university group health care plans, group life
insurance, TIAA administered retirement/annuity, and support for
scholarly/professional activities. Tenured librarians are eligible for
sabbatical leave.
*Application Process:*
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled. It is recommended that applications be submitted by
February 8th, 2019 in order to receive full consideration. The application
must be made online at CU Boulder Jobs <https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/>
(posting 15319) and must include the following:
- A cover letter of application specifically addressing qualifications
for the position
- CV/Resume
- Diversity Statement
- This should be a brief (1-2 pages) discussion of your vision for
diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Libraries and this position. This
statement could include a statement of values, relevant information about
one’s background and experiences, ideas for serving a diverse campus
community, particularly in libraries, or plans for bringing new
perspectives to research, education, and service. Be as specific as
possible.
Please see the campus definition of inclusive excellence:
https://www.colorado.edu/odece/diversity-plan/campus-definition-inclusive-excellence
.
*References will be requested at a later stage in the search process. *
Questions may be directed to George Karpoff, Search Coordinator, at
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The full position description can be viewed at
https://www.colorado.edu/libraries/jobs-and-opportunities.
*Direct Link to Apply:
https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/?jobId=15319
<https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/?jobId=15319>*
The University of Colorado Boulder is an Equal Opportunity Employer
committed to building and retaining a diverse workforce to offer students
richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of developing and
learning. We encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic
minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Alternative
formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with
disabilities by contacting the ADA Coordinator at [log in to unmask]
The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility
requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is
scheduled to begin. The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to
providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve
that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants
being considered for employment. Background investigations include
reference checks, a criminal history record check, and, when appropriate, a
financial and/or motor vehicle history.
*About the University and Libraries:*
As the flagship University of a multi-campus system in the State of
Colorado, CU Boulder is a dynamic community of scholars and learners
situated on one of the most beautiful college campuses in the country. As
one of 34 U.S. public institutions belonging to the prestigious Association
of American Universities (AAU)—and the only member in the Rocky Mountain
region—we have a proud tradition of academic excellence, with five Nobel
laureates and more than 50 members of prestigious academic academies.
CU Boulder is committed to Colorado communities through collaborative
research, innovation and entrepreneurship. Our faculty, staff and students
work with the broader community to establish unique connections that have
lasting outcomes—both across Colorado and around the world. Today, with
our sights set on becoming the standard for the great comprehensive public
research universities of the new century, we strive to serve the people of
Colorado and to engage with the world through excellence in our teaching,
research, creative work, and service. The University Libraries faculty and
staff are diverse, talented, and passionate people who share this vision
and mission. Librarians participate at all levels of the campus and hold
full faculty status and rank. The Libraries, a member of the Association of
Research Libraries, holds the largest collection in the Rocky Mountain
region with over 12 million books, periodicals, government publications,
audiovisual materials, microforms, maps, manuscripts, papers and
computer-based resources. The Libraries faculty and staff collaborate
internally, with colleagues beyond the campus, and with our clients to
advance information literacy, intellectual freedom, lifelong learning, the
disciplinary growth of information, and the amplification of knowledge.
*About Boulder, Colorado:*
Boulder and the surrounding area is known as one of the best places to live
because of its spectacular setting, acres of open space, and vibrant
atmosphere. At 5,430 feet above sea level, acres of vast open space entwine
into Boulder's cityscape nestled into the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.
Home to approximately 90,000 residents, Boulder has a mild, dry climate
with more than 300 days of sunshine per year. Boulder offers activities for
every interest. Over 80 miles of pedestrian and bike paths, as well as a
convenient bus system, provide transportation around town and to the Denver
metropolitan area. Photographers, music lovers, rock climbers, Olympians,
artists, and others are drawn to this great city because of its scenic
beauty, vibrant culture, and fabulous amenities. Boulder is just three
hours from 11 ski resorts, 40 minutes from Denver, and moments from 43,000
acres of open space and trails.
Juleah Swanson
Head of Acquisitions Services
University of Colorado Boulder Libraries
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