Librarian and Associate Dean for Resources & Discovery

University of Central Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic leader to oversee its Resources & Discovery division. This role involves championing innovative approaches to enhance collections and resource discovery, ensuring alignment with the university's mission. The successful candidate will drive collaboration with diverse stakeholders and manage operational resources effectively. This is an exciting opportunity to foster innovation and excellence in a vibrant library environment, contributing to faculty and student success while broadening engagement with diverse collections. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to advancing knowledge creation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library science or related field required.
• Experience leading teams and managing resources essential.

Responsibilities

• Enhance acquisitions, collections, and resource sharing.
• Collaborate with library leadership for impactful outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Resource Management

Collaboration

Budget Management

Innovative Thinking

Education

Master’s degree in library and/or information science

Advanced degree in a related field

Tools

Library Services Platform

Job description

The Opportunity

The University of Central Florida (UCF) Libraries seeks a dynamic leader to elevate our collections and enhance resource discovery. The Associate Dean for the Resources & Discovery (RD) division will oversee Acquisitions & Collection Services, Document Delivery & Resource Sharing, Metadata Creation & Management, and Special Collections & University Archives (SCUA). This role drives initiatives that support faculty and student success, advance knowledge creation, and broaden engagement with our diverse collections. Join us in fostering innovation and excellence at UCF Libraries. This position reports to the Dean of UCF Libraries.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Champion innovative approaches to enhance acquisitions, collections, resource sharing, and metadata services.

• Align division initiatives with the university’s mission and the Libraries’ Strategic Directions.

• Collaborate with library leadership to drive impactful outcomes.

• Ensure accountability and management of operational and financial resources, including the materials budget.

• Forge strategic partnerships and drive collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in library and/or information science at the time of hire from an accredited institution; or an advanced degree at the time of hire in a related field combined with academic library experience.

• Successful experience leading a team.

• Scholarship and professional service commensurate with holding the rank of University Librarian.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Landmark accomplishments related to acquisitions, collections, resource sharing, metadata services, or discovery.

• Ability to inspire and lead teams to deliver innovative solutions that drive and exceed strategic objectives.

• Adept at implementing or managing a Library Services Platform.

• Aptitude for developing and implementing forward-thinking plans that align with library objectives.

• Expertise in communicating budget management issues in terms of quantitative and qualitative impact.

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/. In addition to the online application, candidates should upload a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, and a list with contact information for three (3) professional references.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Mike Bennett, Jack Farrell & Associates, at [e-mail].

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

UCF Libraries has exclusively retained executive search firm Jack Farrell & Associates (www.jackfarrell.com) to find the winning candidate for this important position. Interested parties should email a CV and a 2-page cover letter to Mike Bennett ([e-mail]). The cover letter should address: 1) why am I interested?, 2) how am I qualified?, and 3) what might the Resources & Discovery unit look like in several years under my stewardship?

Job Close Date:

Open until filled

Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as ‘Open until filled’ may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Department

University Libraries - Operations

Work Schedule

Varies

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or [e-mail].