Librarian and Associate Dean for Resources & Discovery
Librarian and Associate Dean for Resources & Discovery
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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 universitys 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.
The UCF Libraries enhance student success and faculty excellence through a dynamic network of libraries and information professionals. Serving the diverse UCF community across multiple campuses including the flagship John C. Hitt Library we provide seamless support services essential resources and cuttingedge technology to optimize research and visibility. Our mission is to empower and collaborate with our community to promote academic success research creativity and lifelong learning.
Our forwardthinking organizational structure is designed to maximize impact:
Academic Engagement: Partnering with students faculty and the community.
Administrative Services: Offering comprehensive financial physical and talent support.
Digital Strategies Impact & Visibility: Leveraging technology and elevating the research enterprise.
Resources & Discovery: Curating and optimizing access to vital content.
At the UCF Libraries you will be part of a team dedicated to innovation curiosity and enhancing academic leadership and student achievement. Ready to make your mark in our modern and innovative environment Discover more at .
Boundless Learning: Redefining the Library Experience containing our updated Mission Vision Values and Strategic Directions will guide our evolving culture and assets to support students and faculty over the next three years. Read more at Qualifications:
Masters 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 forwardthinking 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 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 .
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
UCF Libraries has exclusively retained executive search firm Jack Farrell & Associates () to find the winning candidate for this important position. Interested parties should email a CV and a 2page cover letter to Mike Bennett (). 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.
Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential
As a nextgeneration public research university and Forbesranked top employer in Florida we are a community of thinkers doers creators innovators healers and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is when you join Knight Nation youll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. Youll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty staff and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow youll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and youll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.
Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:
Benefit packages including Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending and Employee Assistance Program.
Paid time off including annual (12month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
Retirement savings options.
Employee discounts including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
Education assistance.
Flexible work environment.
And moreFor more benefits information view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting it is UCFs expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:
Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35 prior to offering employment to certain individuals in researchrelated positions UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S. or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education employment or training in China Cuba Iran Russia North Korea Syria or Venezuela.
The additional screening requirements only apply to researchrelated positions including but not limited to faculty graduate positions individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds postdoctoral positions undergraduate positions visiting assistant professors and visiting research associates.
Department
University Libraries OperationsWork Schedule
VariesType of Appointment
RegularExpected 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 smokefree campus and an EVerify employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
