Visionary Leader, Special & Area Studies Collections

Digital Library Federation; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The George A. Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida seek applications and nominations for the Department Chair of Special and Area Studies Collections (SASC).

This 12-month tenure-track library faculty position is based in the Smathers Library and offers leadership, strategic vision, and direction for the department. The Chair will guide internationally significant collections, manage spaces, collaborate with campus colleagues, and advocate for preservation, digitization, and access

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library or Information Science (ALA-accredited) or equivalent
• Eight years of professional experience with leadership
• Experience in planning and budgeting
• Ability to cultivate donor relations
• Strong supervisory, interpersonal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Potential to meet tenure and promotion requirements

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Dean of University Libraries and Associate Dean to devise strategies for education, research and outreach
• Define needs, set priorities, develop policies and budgets for services and collections
• Seek financial support for the department’s collections and operations
• Oversee and coordinate the work of the units comprising the department of approximately 30 faculty and staff
• Coordinate with collection managers and communicate with Libraries’ Administration
• Oversee public-facing events that showcase curricular and scholarly use of the University of Florida’s Special and Area Studies Collections
• Foster a collaborative work environment across departments and campus
• Participate in governance through Joint Chairs, Branch Chairs and university committees
• Represent Special and Area Studies and the Libraries at state and national levels
• Pursue professional development goals including publication and leadership in professional organizations

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Donor relations

Supervision

Independent work

Education

MLS or related

Job description

The George A. Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida seek applications and nominations for the Department Chair of Special and Area Studies Collections (SASC).

This 12-month tenure-track library faculty position is based in the Smathers Library and offers leadership, strategic vision, and direction for the department. The Chair will guide internationally significant collections, manage spaces, collaborate with campus colleagues, and advocate for preservation, digitization, and access