Job Description
The University of Colorado Boulder seeks a collaborative and strategic individual to serve as Faculty Director of Scholarly Resource Development. The Director will guide the Libraries’ vision for patron-focused development of library content and collections; ensure responsible stewardship of the University’s collections; and advocate for and cultivate an environment of diversity, respect, and inclusion. This tenure-track position provides leadership and guidance for the Scholarly Resource Development department, provides fiduciary oversight of an approximately $13.7 million scholarly content budget, and supervises 14 FTE, including 2 faculty in carrying out the Libraries’ acquisitions, collection development, and interlibrary loan borrowing functions.
The Director establishes strategic priorities for collections and scholarly resource related initiatives and projects, in collaboration with stakeholders within the libraries, across campus, and throughout the CU system. The Director actively participates in leadership roles across regional and national collaborations with organizations such as the Colorado Alliance of Research Libraries, Greater Western Library Association, Center for Research Libraries, HathiTrust Digital Library, and other key strategic partners.
Additional Info & Requirements
What we require:
- Master’s degree from an ALA accredited program in library and information science (MLIS) or equivalent.
- Five or more years of progressively responsible professional experience.
- Demonstrated ability to advocate for and cultivate an environment of diversity, respect, and inclusion.
- One or more years of supervisory experience, with demonstrated success in promoting teamwork, collaboration, mentoring, and supporting professional growth.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends and policy issues related to collection development, acquisitions, and interlibrary loan.
- Demonstrated success in leading projects and working in a team environment.
- Experience with building and maintaining effective partnerships with multiple stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to make decisions in situations with multiple and complex variables.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Potential for professional service and scholarly or creative work.
What we would like you to have:
- Commitment to support of and familiarity with the scholarly resource needs of a diverse community of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience developing creative and innovative solutions.
- Experience working in regional or national collaborations, such as library consortia.
- Three or more years of experience supervising and managing a team of full-time employees.
- Demonstrated experience in acquisitions or collection development.
- Demonstrated experience managing a large organizational budget.
- Record of professional service and scholarly or creative work.
The Community
About the University and Libraries:
As the flagship University of a multi-campus system in the State of Colorado, CU Boulder is a dynamic community of scholars and learners situated on one of the most beautiful college campuses in the country. As one of 34 U.S. public institutions belonging to the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU)—and the only member in the Rocky Mountain region—we have a proud tradition of academic excellence, with five Nobel laureates and more than 50 members of prestigious academic academies.
CU Boulder is committed to Colorado communities through collaborative research, innovation and entrepreneurship. Our faculty, staff and students work with the broader community to establish unique connections that have lasting outcomes—both across Colorado and around the world. Today, with our sights set on becoming the standard for the great comprehensive public research universities of the new century, we strive to serve the people of Colorado and to engage with the world through excellence in our teaching, research, creative work, and service. The University Libraries faculty and staff are diverse, talented, and passionate people who share this vision and mission. Librarians participate at all levels of the campus and hold full faculty status and rank. The Libraries, a member of the Association of Research Libraries, holds the largest collection in the Rocky Mountain region with over 12 million books, periodicals, government publications, audiovisual materials, microforms, maps, manuscripts, papers and computer-based resources. The Libraries faculty and staff collaborate internally, with colleagues beyond the campus, and with our clients to advance information literacy, intellectual freedom, lifelong learning, the disciplinary growth of information, and the amplification of knowledge.
Boulder and the surrounding area is known as one of the best places to live because of its spectacular setting, acres of open space, and vibrant atmosphere. At 5,430 feet above sea level, acres of vast open space entwine into Boulder's cityscape nestled into the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Home to approximately 90,000 residents, Boulder has a mild, dry climate with more than 300 days of sunshine per year. Boulder offers activities for every interest. Over 80 miles of pedestrian and bike paths, as well as a convenient bus system, provide transportation around town and to the Denver metropolitan area. Photographers, music lovers, rock climbers, Olympians, artists, and others are drawn to this great city because of its scenic beauty, vibrant culture, and fabulous amenities. Boulder is just three hours from 11 ski resorts, 40 minutes from Denver, and moments from 43,000 acres of open space and trails.
HR Info
Questions may be directed to George Karpoff, Search Coordinator, at George.Karpoff@Colorado.EDU.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. It is recommended that applications be submitted by February 8th, 2019 in order to receive full consideration. The application must be made online at CU Boulder Jobs and must include the following:
- A cover letter of application specifically addressing qualifications for the position
- CV/Resume
- Diversity Statement
- This should be a brief (1-2 pages) discussion of your vision for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Libraries and this position. This statement could include a statement of values, relevant information about one’s background and experiences, ideas for serving a diverse campus community, particularly in libraries, or plans for bringing new perspectives to research, education, and service. Be as specific as possible.
Please see the campus definition of inclusive excellence: https://www.colorado.edu/odece/diversity-plan/campus-definition-inclusive-excellence.
References will be requested at a later stage in the search process.
The full position description can be viewed at https://www.colorado.edu/libraries/jobs-and-opportunities.