Strategic Library Technology Leader

Black Caucus of the American Library Association; Michigan; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan Library in Ann Arbor seeks an Associate University Librarian to provide visionary, strategic, and administrative leadership for shaping and advancing the Library's technical infrastructure and services. The AUL coordinates with a team of six department directors and over 80 librarians, professionals, and staff to align initiatives with academic priorities.

Reporting to the Dean of Libraries, the AUL leads planning, service development, budgeting, and stakeholder

Qualifications

• A graduate degree in computer science, information systems/technology, educational technology, library science, archival or museum studies, or related field.
• Ability to lead production-oriented technical teams, workflows, and projects with strategic IT alignment.
• Experience leading through organizational change with collaborative partnerships.
• Understanding of academic library technologies, services, and user needs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for diverse audiences and transparency.
• Strong prioritization and time management in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary, strategic, and administrative leadership for shaping and advancing the Library's technical infrastructure and services.
• Lead and steward technology and technical services portfolio in collaboration with department directors and staff.
• Develop strategic plans, budgeting, and policy guidance for IT and technical services.
• Cultivate collaborations across the university and consortial partners to align investments with priorities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Change management

Collaboration

Communication skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Graduate degree in computer science

Graduate degree in information systems/technology

Graduate degree in educational technology

Graduate degree in library science

Graduate degree in archival or museum studies

Tools

Library technologies

Job description

The University of Michigan Library in Ann Arbor seeks an Associate University Librarian to provide visionary, strategic, and administrative leadership for shaping and advancing the Library's technical infrastructure and services. The AUL coordinates with a team of six department directors and over 80 librarians, professionals, and staff to align initiatives with academic priorities.

Reporting to the Dean of Libraries, the AUL leads planning, service development, budgeting, and stakeholder