Job Description
Engineering a world of possibilities
The Arthur Lakes Library at the Colorado School of Mines (Mines) is hiring for a University Librarian.
The University Librarian at Mines is a dynamic leader, responsible for overseeing all aspects of the university's library in alignment with Mines strategic goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in academic library management, a deep appreciation for STEM disciplines, and a vision for advancing the library's role in supporting research, teaching, and learning across campus. The Executive Director of the university’s Museum of Earth Sciences reports to the University Librarian.
Responsibilities
The University Librarian works effectively in a collaborative environment within the department, with other Mines leaders, and with external partners to accomplish the following:
- Provide leadership which enhances the mission and activities of the department by overseeing a vision and strategy, strengthening library impact, and fostering collaboration with other programs on campus.
- Align the department with the university’s goals, strategic initiatives, and its STEM focus.
- Oversee management and assessment of the department, with budgetary responsibilities for the library’s operations.
- Promote and advocate for the Museum of Earth Sciences within the university and to outside organizations.
- Promote and support continued professional growth of library faculty and staff in the areas of professional education and training, research, and applied knowledge.
- Oversee recruitment and retention of exceptional library faculty and staff.
- Cultivate an outstanding physical and virtual environment for library users.
- Foster a climate that supports and celebrates diversity, inclusion, and access.
- Represent the Library and Museum to the administration and university, and to public and private agencies at the local, regional, national, and international levels.
- Lead efforts in fundraising, alumni engagement, and external support for the Library.
Minimum Qualifications
The University Librarian is appointed at the rank of full Librarian in the department. Therefore, a master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent degree, with a distinguished record of accomplishment in professional responsibilities, scholarship/teaching, and service is required. In addition, a qualified candidate will have demonstrated:
- Progressive experience in academic library administration, including leadership and advancing library goals.
- Evidence of successful implementation of organizational, budget management, and personnel skills.
- Record of operating in a collaborative, transparent, and collegial manner.
- Commitment to advancing diversity, inclusion, and access.
Preferred Qualifications
- Education in STEM or experience working in a STEM-focused environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with university administration, faculty, staff, students, and the public.
- Demonstrated ability to engage librarians and staff in successful teamwork, collaborative planning, and the delivery of user-centered services.
- Understanding of the role of the academic library in teaching, research, and resource management, and of librarians as faculty.
- Record of supporting employee growth and development.
- Experience with project management, data-informed decision making, and long-range planning.
- Demonstrated success fostering collaborations and resource sharing in library communities.
- Record of successful fundraising.
- Informed understanding of the role of museums in an academic environment.
How to Apply:
Applicants will be asked to complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, references, veteran status) and upload a CV. References will not be collected or contacted until later in the selection process and the candidate will be informed before that contact is made.
The application must include:
- A cover letter expressing interest in the position with names and contact information for at least 3 references;
- A curriculum vitae;
- A research statement (maximum 3 pages);
- A teaching statement (maximum 3 pages);
- A statement of contributions to diversity, inclusion, and access (maximum 3 pages).
Interested applicants should apply online as soon as possible. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but with priority given to submissions received by January 2, 2024, when the review process will begin. To apply, visit: https://mines.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Mines_Careers/job/Colorado/University-Librarian_JR102570
Research Statement: Please describe how your work relates to and compliments research activities and expertise within a university library setting, its expected impact on the university, library sciences as a discipline, and current or future connections to supporting initiatives affiliated with Mines. Please describe any transdisciplinary aspects of your work and how they would complement and strengthen the Arthur Lakes Library and Mines. For more information visit https://www.mines.edu/president/planning/.
Teaching Statement: Mines is committed to offering dynamic instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including post-baccalaureate certification and non-thesis/professional MS programs. In addition to your, or those of your library faculty teams you've managed, library experience or activities that support instruction programs and teaching faculty, please describe any experience and/or interest you have in supporting online education.
Diversity and Inclusivity Statement: Mines is committed to access, inclusion, and diversity. For more information and to read the Strategic Plan for Diversity, Access and Inclusion, visit https://www.mines.edu/about/diversity-and-inclusion/. Your diversity and inclusivity statement should describe your experience and proposed activities to advance access, inclusion, and diversity at Mines.
Salary:
For this position, Mines is offering salary rate of $167,000 - $211,000
Total Rewards:
Mines is proud to provide exceptional benefits that include pay, health & wellness, and work/life balance offerings. Our portfolio of benefits includes fully paid medical and dental premiums as well as vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. Additionally, Mines employees are eligible for tuition benefits (for employees and dependents), generous paid holidays and leaves, and discount programs. In addition to the amazing benefits mentioned, Mines continues to show its dedication to its employees by offering an 11% employee contribution through our Mines Defined Contribution Plan and an incredible 12% employer contribution with immediate 100% vesting! Additionally, Mines’ leadership and innovation bring proximity and access to several research centers, consortia, agencies, labs, and leading-edge technology. For more information, visit Mines benefits.
Equal Opportunity
Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.
Mines’ commitment to nondiscrimination, affirmative action, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a diverse student body and workforce.
Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequity or concerns for safety.
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Benefits & Additional Compensation Info
Total Rewards:
Mines is proud to provide exceptional benefits that include pay, health & wellness, and work/life balance offerings. Our portfolio of benefits includes fully paid medical and dental premiums as well as vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. Additionally, Mines employees are eligible for tuition benefits (for employees and dependents), generous paid holidays and leaves, and discount programs. In addition to the amazing benefits mentioned, Mines continues to show its dedication to its employees by offering an 11% employee contribution through our Mines Defined Contribution Plan and an incredible 12% employer contribution with immediate 100% vesting! Additionally, Mines’ leadership and innovation bring proximity and access to several research centers, consortia, agencies, labs, and leading-edge technology. For more information, visit Mines benefits.
The Community
About Mines and Golden:
When the world looks for answers, the world looks to Mines.
Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and metallurgy, Mines’ scope and mission have continually expanded to meet the needs of industry and society. Today, we are the No. 38 public university in the nation, recognized for our innovation and undergraduate teaching in science, technology engineering and math (U.S. News and World Report, 2023).
Mines graduates are change makers, boundary breakers and problem solvers. Since our earliest days, a Mines education has been and continues to be a transformational opportunity, with one of the strongest returns on investment out there for talented STEM students of all backgrounds.
At the same time, Mines faculty members are pushing their fields in new directions, whether that’s manufacturing, space resources, quantum engineering, carbon capture or more. Mines was recently classified as a R1 “Very High Activity” research institution by Carnegie, a notable feat for any university but particularly one of our size.
Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world’s problems and educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a diverse and inclusive community, where our different perspectives, experiences and cultures enrich the educational and work experience?
Look to Mines.
Links
External Job Ad
https://mines.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Mines_Careers/job/Colorado/University-Librarian_JR102570
HR Info
The application must include:
- A cover letter expressing interest in the position with names and contact information for at least 3 references;
- A curriculum vitae;
- A research statement (maximum 3 pages);
- A teaching statement (maximum 3 pages);
- A statement of contributions to diversity, inclusion, and access (maximum 3 pages).
Interested applicants should apply online as soon as possible. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but with priority given to submissions received by January 2, 2024, when the review process will begin. To apply, visit: https://mines.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Mines_Careers/job/Colorado/University-Librarian_JR102570
Research Statement: Please describe how your work relates to and compliments research activities and expertise within a university library setting, its expected impact on the university, library sciences as a discipline, and current or future connections to supporting initiatives affiliated with Mines. Please describe any transdisciplinary aspects of your work and how they would complement and strengthen the Arthur Lakes Library and Mines. For more information visit https://www.mines.edu/president/planning/.
Teaching Statement: Mines is committed to offering dynamic instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including post-baccalaureate certification and non-thesis/professional MS programs. In addition to your, or those of your library faculty teams you've managed, library experience or activities that support instruction programs and teaching faculty, please describe any experience and/or interest you have in supporting online education.
Diversity and Inclusivity Statement: Mines is committed to access, inclusion, and diversity. For more information and to read the Strategic Plan for Diversity, Access and Inclusion, visit https://www.mines.edu/about/diversity-and-inclusion/. Your diversity and inclusivity statement should describe your experience and proposed activities to advance access, inclusion, and diversity at Mines.
Contact recruitment@mines.edu with any inquiries.