Dean of the Barnard Library and Archives

Digital Library Federation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 155,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnard College seeks an innovative and thoughtful leader as its next Dean for Barnard Library and Archives. Reporting directly to the Provost and Dean of Faculty, the Dean provides intellectual, strategic, operational, and visionary leadership for the Library in alignment with Barnard's vision, mission, and strategic goals.

The Dean will develop a compelling vision for the Library's future, foster collaboration across faculty and staff, and advance access to resources for research, teaching,

Qualifications

• Experience leading large, interdisciplinary teams.
• Deep understanding of academic librarianship and digital libraries.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic visions.

Responsibilities

• Provide intellectual, strategic, operational, and visionary leadership for the Library.
• Develop and articulate a vision for the Library's future aligned with Barnard's mission.
• Support research, teaching, and access to resources for faculty and students.
• Guide evolution of new technology and services for digital and physical presence.

Job description

Dean of the Barnard Library and Archives
Barnard College
New York, NY

Barnard College seeks an innovative and thoughtful leader as its next Dean for Barnard Library and Archives. Reporting directly to the Provost and Dean of Faculty, the Dean provides intellectual, strategic, operational, and visionary leadership for the Library in alignment with Barnard's vision, mission, and strategic goals. The Library is housed in the Milstein Center for Teaching and Learning, a building at the center of the campus that brings together the library, several academic centers, departments, classrooms, and informal gathering spaces. Working with our distinguished faculty and staff, the Dean will join an extraordinary team of scholars engaged in innovative research and transformative teaching within Barnard's distinctive academic culture, which combines the benefits of an outstanding liberal education with the opportunities of a major research university.

The Dean of Barnard Library and Archives provides leadership for an interdisciplinary, collaborative space of intellectual discovery, cutting edge research and transformative teaching. The Dean will join Barnard at a critical moment in higher education in general and for libraries specifically. The Dean will develop, articulate, and bring to life a vision for the Library's future, aligning that vision with the College's mission and College-wide strategies; provide inspired leadership to a highly professional, collaborative, committed, and service-focused team; support, advocate for, and provide access to resources for research, teaching, and learning for faculty and students; and guide the continuing evolution and implementation of new technology and services that enhance the Library's digital and physical presence.

The successful candidate will bring extensive experience working in collaborative, innovative, digital, and interdisciplinary environments and will possess a deep understanding of current issues relevant to academic librarianship, including information services, pedagogy and inquiry, digital libraries and library technologies, scholarly communication, assessment, strategic planning, and advocacy. The Dean will manage a highly collaborative and complex organization with skill, integrity, and respect. A commitment to open communication and consultative leadership, combined with strong interpersonal, problem solving, and decision‑making skills, is crucial.

The compensation range for this position is $155,000-$185,000 with a generous benefits package designed to support physical, mental, and financial wellness.

Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Barnard does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and to the extent permitted by law. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.