Associate University Librarian/Archivist for Special Collections
Associate University Librarian/Archivist for Special Collections
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Job Description
The Arizona State University (ASU) Library seeks a highly qualified and experienced leader for the position of Associate University Librarian (AUL) for Special Collections. The core responsibility of the AUL is to provide unified strategic vision strategic leadership effective coordination and management of teams collections and archives to support and advance the learning teaching and research activities of Americas most innovative university.
Reporting to the University Librarian the AUL for Special Collections portfolio includes librarians archivists and staff distributed across the following units:
Community Driven Archives (CDA) Initiative
o Collections Processing and Access
o Outreach and Engagement
o Research and Instruction Services
o Community-Engaged Collections
Black Collections
Chicano/a Research Collection
Design and the Arts Special Collections
Greater Arizona Collection
LGBTQ Studies Collection
Theatre for Youth and Community Collection
University Archives
o Latin Americana Collections
o Rare Books and Manuscripts
Labriola National American Indian Data Center
John S. McCain III Library
The AUL will lead a newly-reconfigured directorate to continue the ongoing transformation of Special Collections at ASU Library by leveraging a deep understanding of libraries archives and distinctive collections. By providing empathetic leadership the AUL will foster a collaborative culture that models reparative action and broadens access to and preservation of knowledge.
As national leaders the award-winning Community Driven Archives Initiative and Indigenous-led Labriola Center are developing and implementing innovative solutions that address inequities erasure and trauma in memory keeping. The Librarys Distinctive Collections includes an inclusive collection of rare books and manuscripts. The John S. McCain III Library will make available to users the public papers of a roster of Arizonas most significant congressional representatives.
As a member of the Library Management Group (LMG) reporting to the University Librarian the AUL will contribute to the success of the ASU Library through high-level participation in university and library planning policy-making and goal setting. They will have a special responsibility to foster collaboration among all the operational directorates of the Library.
With an understanding of and commitment to a culture of collaboration and innovation the AUL will align with and advance the Universitys mission of inclusion and excellence. We are uniquely positioned to advance that mission both by what we do (e.g. collections and services) and how we do it (as a community committed to mutual respect and justice). The ASU Charter and Design Aspirations are fundamental to all our work.
Essential Functions
The AUL will report to the University Librarian as a member of the ASU Library Management Group participating broadly in organizational leadership functions. The AULs together will be responsible for a culture of collaboration cooperation and seamless interaction accross the Library.
Communicate a clear and unified vision and strategy for the future of ASUs Special Collections and its unique focus.
Provide direct leadership supervision and oversight for the ASU Library Special Collections Directorate.
Lead and support philanthropic fundraising and grant-writing activities to develop and extend the collections services and programming of the Directorate.
Coordinate and develop Library relations with academic units across the University to enhance the visibility and use of ASUs special collections.
Lead and support University and public programming including displays and exhibitions events lectures etc. to showcase the holdings within Special Collections.
Serve as the public representative of the Special Collections Directorate in the Library across the University and in the many communities served by the ASU Library.
Demonstrate multicultural competence and help create an educational and work environment that affirms our commitment to inclusion. Adhere to high ethical standards and promote professionalism among staff and demonstrate integrity respect and fairness in all interactions.
Responsibilities
Lead a wide-ranging team of curators archivists and staff through the process of creating and implementing a collective vision and strategy while ensuring that each individual unit flourishes.
Maintain a broad understanding of Arizona State Universitys teaching and research programs and initiatives and in consultation with others ensures that the Librarys Special Collections services and programs meet faculty and student needs.
Work closely with other directorates to enable and streamline collections care acquisition description storage and access including on digital platforms and to ensure compatibility and compliance with University system requirements branding standards policy procedure and security.
Master of Library Science degree from an ALA-accredited institution or a Masters degree in history or archival studies.
Record of professional appointment and recent experience of demonstrated leadership in library or archival special collections.
Substantial and progressively responsible professional experience in academic libraries a significant portion of which must include recent administration/management and/or supervisory experience.
Record of accomplishment sufficient to achieve continuing appointment in the ASU Library at the rank of Associate or Full Librarian or Associate or Full Archivist.
Preferred
Record of success in management and operation of public-facing library services.
Evidence of professional competence and experience in organization of library and archival collections.
Demonstrated experience in facilitating team communications with staff external organizations project partners and consortial constituents.
Demonstrated cultural competence in addressing the concerns of communities such as those served by the Labriola Center and the Community Driven Archives.
Demonstrated successful leadership experience from within an inclusive community of professionals serving an inclusive community of users in a welcoming environment with the highest standards of customer service.
Excellent communication skills oral written and in dealing with the public in multiple settings.
Rank
This is a continuing appointment track academic professional position. To be hired at the rank of Associate/Full Librarian you must have a Masters of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited School. To be hired at the rank of Associate/Full Archivist you must have a Masters degree with relevant experience in libraries or archives.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
