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Job Description

THE POSITION:

The University of Washington Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Dean for Distinctive Collections (ADDC). The successful candidate will be a leader with experience, bold ideas, and the collaborative and political skills to implement them. Reporting to the Dean of University Libraries, the Associate Dean for Distinctive Collections (ADDC) serves on the Libraries Cabinet, bringing their vision and expertise to the systemwide leadership of the Libraries. The ADDC has direct responsibility for administration of the Distinctive Collections (DC) portfolio, consisting of the Special Collections department and the International Studies unit. The ADDC will provide leadership for DC curators, librarians, and staff, and ensure that DC personnel have both the skills and tools necessary to develop and support 21st-century activities and services for Distinctive Collections. 

The Special Collections department includes collections and services for book arts and rare books, Pacific Northwest history, historical visual and audiovisual materials, the institutional archives of the University of Washington, the Labor Archives of Washington, and the UW Ethnomusicology Archives. Special Collections has a current staff of 17, including temporary staff. The International Studies unit, with a staff of six, manages collections and subject expertise to support Near East, Slavic and Eastern Europe, and Southeast Asia international studies.

This position is not tenure eligible. Please see the Librarian Personnel Code for the Librarian promotion process. 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Ensure the effective and efficient operations of the Distinctive Collections portfolio. Provide leadership that promotes a user service-oriented culture, supports teaching and research, fosters collaboration with academic units, and encourages innovation and excellence in all aspects of DC operations.
• Lead the formulation and implementation of strategic plans for DC.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the curators, librarians, and staff of DC. Support the professional development of DC staff.
• Contribute to the leadership of the Libraries gifts program for non-cash gifts.
• Oversee all portfolio budgets including revenue, operating, gift, grant, and other funds. Work collaboratively with others to ensure responsible stewardship of the University’s and donors’ investment in the Libraries. Administer policy related to collection endowments.
• Collaborate with Libraries Advancement and other partners to identify and implement external fundraising strategies and opportunities.
• Lead DC efforts to develop and strengthen relationships with historically underrepresented communities associated with its collecting areas, in particular with regional Indigenous groups and individuals.
• Develop relationships and manage partnerships with other cultural heritage organizations.
• Build capacity within DC to support collection digitization, management of born-digital collections, and digital scholarship using DC collections.
• Serve as a member of the University Libraries' senior leadership team. Participate in Libraries-wide strategic planning, development of new initiatives, financial planning, resource and policy development, and governance.
• Contribute to the profession through engagement with appropriate local, regional, and national organizations.
• Keep abreast of standards and emerging technologies to effectively support DC collections and services, both physical and digital.

RANK

Position will be at the rank of Associate Librarian or Librarian, depending on qualifications and background. See the Librarian Personnel Code for librarian rank appointment criteria, http://www.lib.washington.edu/about/employment/hr/libpersonnelcode/view.

BENEFITS

Librarians are academic personnel and participate in the University of Washington Retirement Plan on a matching basis. This is a full-time, 12-month appointment. Vacation is accrued at the rate of 26 working days per year; sick leave at the rate of 12 working days per year. No state or local income tax. A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.

SALARY

The base salary range for this position will be $10,000-$11,500 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. An Administrative Stipend will be established at the time of appointment. Other compensation associated with this position may include a relocation incentive payment and a moving allowance. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Graduate degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association or an equivalent graduate library science/information studies degree.
• At least 8 years of successful post-MLS library experience including at least 5 years managerial and leadership experience within special collections in an academic or research library.
• Demonstrated strong, effective managerial and organizational skills with an ability to lead and motivate library staff at all levels with energy, creativity, compassion, and affinity for productive ambiguity.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workforce, in the management of collections, and in the provision of services.
• Knowledge of current and emerging trends, issues, workflows, standards, and best practices in the management of special collections, with a strong commitment to user-centered design of services and collections.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a collaborative management environment and to function effectively as a member of a leadership team.
• Experience with budget development and financial management of a variety of funding sources (e.g., state, tuition, self-sustaining, grants, gifts, and endowments).
• Experience working with donors and developing external funding opportunities. Knowledge of regulations and compliance requirements for non-cash gifts and sponsored programs.
• Experience in physical and digital infrastructure planning and development for special collections. Experience with space management for large collections.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience with international studies or area studies collections.
• Experience working with Indigenous individuals and groups, and an understanding of issues surrounding Indigenous material in archival collections.
• Experience working with community stakeholder groups and community advisory committees.
• Experience with Atlas Systems and Aeon workflow software for special collections and archives.
• Experience with the Lean process or Agile project management.
• Experience working and supervising in a union environment.

ANTICIPATED START DATE

While we hope to fill the position by Fall 2023, we are happy to work with the successful candidate to explore opportunities for an earlier or later start date.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applications received by 8:59 p.m. PDT/11:59 p.m. EDT on Monday, August 28, 2023, will receive priority review. Applications received after this date will be reviewed on a rolling biweekly basis at the discretion of the unit. 

Apply here: http://apply.interfolio.com/127539

The following documents are required as part of your application for this vacancy:

• Cover letter (addressed to Laura Lillard, Director, Libraries Human Resources)
• Curriculum vitae or resume (include a telephone number, mailing address, email address and salary requirements)
• List of three references who are knowledgeable of your qualifications for this position, one of which must be your current supervisor (include telephone numbers, mailing addresses, and email addresses, and specify current supervisor)
• Equity Diversity Inclusion (EDI) Statement*

*UW Libraries Equity Diversity Inclusion (EDI) Statement Guidelines

Equity is a core value of the UW Libraries and an integral component of the Libraries 2018-2023 Strategic Plan. We aspire to become a truly inclusive and equitable organization. We actively support the University in sustaining diversity, creating inclusive experiences for the UW community, and confronting institutional bias and structural racism. In your application, please include a separate statement of no more than one page detailing your experience supporting or contributing to equity, diversity and/or inclusion in areas such as, but not limited to, librarianship, professional development (e.g.,  presentations, publications) and/or service and your vision for supporting or contributing to the Libraries’ commitment to providing equitable services and resources to all people, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status.

University of Washington Libraries Home Page is http://www.lib.washington.edu.

For questions about this position, or questions regarding potential disability accommodations, please contact Laura Lillard at libjobs@uw.edu.