Director for Research Services

Floor Interior Services Corp; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Binghamton University Libraries seeks a collaborative, visionary Director for Research Services to lead four units: Digital Scholarship Services, Liaison Services, Special Collections, and Teaching and Learning. The Director will combine public service with a forward-thinking approach to evolving research methods and evidence-based decision making.

This newly reorganized department emphasizes collaboration across campus and external partners to advance research services, accessibility, and user

Qualifications

• Master's degree in library or information science or equivalent.
• Experience leading academic library services and strategic planning.
• Commitment to inclusive service and user-centered outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to four units: Digital Scholarship Services, Liaison Services, Special Collections, and Teaching and Learning.
• Collaborate across departments and with external partners to advance research services.
• Apply evidence-based decision-making to develop, implement, and assess library services.
• Contribute to the Dean's Library Council and strategic direction of the Libraries.
• Support accessibility and patron privacy in all activities.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Problem solving

Research services

Liaison services

Data services

Scholarly communication

Education

MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program

Job description

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institutionin the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites morethan 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with someof the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character -shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, andcommunity life - promotes extraordinary student success, research,and service; Binghamton University is where our students, facultyand staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a greatjob - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in anexciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciateBinghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment toexcellence, education, innovation, and civic engagement. Ourdiverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty whovalue cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching andservice, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engageand challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student bodyrepresents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goersto international students. Beyond their talent, these classmatesshare a desire to shape the future through technology, insight,intellectual exploration, and community service.

Job Description

The Binghamton University Libraries provides research collectionsin electronic (over 2 million and growing) and print (1.7 millionitems) formats with an extensive array of databases and e-packages(over 400), and archival and distinctive printed materials inSpecial Collections, as well as services and a variety ofstudent-centered study spaces. With three public locations (GlennG. Bartle Library, Science Library and the University DowntownCenter Library) and an off-site Collections Management Facility,our aim is to provide access to primary research materials andresources befitting an R1 research institution.

Binghamton University Libraries seeks a collaborative, visionary,and service-oriented leader for the position of Director forResearch Services. This role provides leadership to anewly-restructured department that is comprised of four units:Digital Scholarship Services, Liaison Services, SpecialCollections, and Teaching and Learning. The Director will combine acommitment to public service with a forward-thinking approach toevaluating and supporting emerging research methods, as well asapply evidence-based decision-making to continuously develop,implement, and assess library services in this portfolio to ensureUniversity needs are met.

This newly-reorganized department presents a unique opportunity toshape its direction and ensure its success. The ideal candidatewill have a background in academic research services, a passion forcontinuous improvement, and the ability to work collaborativelyacross departments and with external partners. Leadership,communication, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills areessential.

This position reports directly to the Senior Assistant Dean forResearch, Learning and Access Services and serves as a member ofthe Dean's Library Council.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Strategy

• Strategic vision: Work with the Senior Assistant Dean forResearch, Learning and Access Services on strategic planning, aswell as departmental and unit-level goal setting; define prioritiesfor department and unit projects, activities, and innovations.
• Service excellence: Prioritize excellence in instruction andresearch services across modalities, including application ofinclusive pedagogy and universal design principles; support andlead professional development activities; assess the effectivenessand impact of research services.
• Compliance: Work with the Senior Assistant Dean for Research,Learning and Access Services to ensure university policies andpractices regarding accessibility and patron privacy are followed;stay informed of any evolving campus or professional guidelines orexpectations to ensure department activities comply.
• Embrace new challenges: Evaluate and recommend services andtechnologies that support established and emerging Universityresearch areas.
• Transform data into insight: Maintain accurate statistics andworkflow documentation. Analyze data trends, provide reports andinformation to library administration, and incorporate results intodecision-making processes.
• Lead and shape research services practices: Through activeengagement in library consortia, professional organizations, andpeer networks, advocate for and implement innovative approachesthat advance the field, and foster collaborative relationships thatimprove the user experience.
• Be a key contributor to Dean's Library Council: Contributemeaningfully to the Dean's Library Council; collaborateconstructively with leadership to support shared goals andstrategic direction; prioritize the overall success of theLibraries while maintaining departmental collaboration.

Supervision and Management

• Team Leadership: Supervise the work of four assistantdirectors; collaboratively identify performance goals, provideongoing feedback and guidance, and contribute to a supportiveculture.
• Collaborative communication: Foster communication among teammembers and with other library units; address questions andconcerns as they arise and convey broader organizationalcontext.
• Professional growth: Stay at the forefront of the field bypursuing professional development opportunities, and integratingnew knowledge and skills into the work of the department.
• Foster Inclusivity: Participate in a work culture that promotesdiversity and anti-racism and actively works to eliminate ormitigate the effects of systemic racism and bias.
• Active Mentorship: Support professional development activitiesrelated to the duties in this department.

Scholarship

• Contributes significantly to the profession to meet theLibraries' standards of scholarship.

Service

• Participates in library, University and national service.

The Salary Range for this Open rank (Associate for Full Librarian)position is $85,000-115,000, which is inclusive of anadministrative stipend renewable at established intervals.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library or informationscience program or an ALA-approved foreign equivalent.
• Minimum of five years of experience, in an academic or publiclibrary, or comparable environment, including at least two years ina supervisory position, with responsibilities in one or more of thefollowing areas:
  • reference
  • information literacy instruction
  • liaison services
  • data services
  • scholarly communication
  • special collections
  • support for grant writing
• Commitment to high-quality service to users in a diverse,fast-paced environment, including the ability to resolve issues ina professional and respectful manner.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, with theability to convey complex information clearly and build productiverelationships across departments.
• Record of scholarly activity, such as presentations,publications and/or grants.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience evaluating and improving researchservices by collecting and analyzing quantitative and/orqualitative data.
• Experience leading professional development related to theduties in this department.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If youcurrently need sponsorship or will need it in the future tomaintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibilityrequirements. Additionally, please note that Binghamton Universityis not an E-Verify employer.

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