Associate University Librarian for Scholarly Communication & Collections, Iowa State University Library (apply by Oct 10) | ALA Connect

"The Iowa State University Library seeks a strong leader to shape and direct the work the of the Collections & Technical Services Division and lead scholarly communication efforts for the Library. The successful candidate will be highly engaged in acquiring and making accessible library collections and research resources in all formats for the Iowa State University Library.

The Collections & Technical Services Division includes Resource Sharing and Acquisitions Management; Metadata and Cataloging; Electronic Resources; and the Collections Program. The Associate University Librarian will provide library-wide leadership for scholarly communication initiatives and activities, and will direct and support the work of the 28 faculty and staff within the Collections and Technical Services Division. Will oversee the recruitment, hiring, professional development, annual performance evaluations, mentoring and coaching of faculty and staff for continued success. Along with staff input, will evaluate and implement technologies and seek methods to improve efficiency and effectiveness of current technologies, services and processes. Will seek areas to expand services based on user needs. Will be responsible for maintaining a broad awareness of new and emerging developments and how they may impact and/or influence department, divisional, and library strategic directions.

Additionally, the Associate University Librarian will work collaboratively and effectively with various stakeholders within the Library, the campus community, and with external partners in support of the Library’s strategic plan and overall mission. Will be a member of the Library’s administrative cabinet, and shares responsibility for leading strategic and operational planning and other Library-wide initiatives.

The Associate University Librarian will participate in library/university service; Board of Regents, state, national and international service activities; editorial work/roles; and professional practice outreach/extension activities. Will also contribute to an ongoing record of external service including leadership roles in state, regional, national or international professional and scholarly organizations; and editorial work/roles; and/or will contribute to an ongoing record of research and scholarship. [...]"