Associate Dean, Collections and Scholarly Services
University of Louisville Libraries

The University of Louisville (UofL) seeks an innovative, forward-thinking librarian to fill the position of Associate Dean for Collections and Scholarly Services. Reporting to the Dean of University Libraries, the Associate Dean for Collections and Scholarly Services plays an essential role in the development and direction of the Libraries¡¦ digital initiatives, collection development, and preservation programs and oversees Ekstrom Library¡¦s Special Collections Department. The University Libraries (http://library.louisville.edu) joined the 123-member Association of Research Libraries (http://www.arl.org/) in 2002, an honor that reflects its stature as a major research library. The University of Louisville (http://louisville.edu) is a Carnegie I res
earch university with a national reputation for its high-quality undergraduate program and over twenty nationally recognized research, graduate, and professional programs, as well as a strong commitment to the community in which it
  resides. The city of Louisville (http://www.loukymetro.org/) offers hospitality, warmth and smaller city advantages like shorter commutes and lower cost of living alongside major city amenities like world-class performing arts, great sports, incredible dining and a nationally-acclaimed parks system.

 
Responsibilities: 
Oversee and direct libraries-wide development of print and digital collections in support of existing and emerging academic and research needs of the university community
„X	Oversee and direct Special Collections, consisting of Rare Books & Photographic Archives
„X	Oversee and direct the Libraries¡¦ digital initiatives program
„X	Develop a preservation program for the libraries
„X	Collaborate with the Libraries Development Officer and others on campus to secure funding for initiatives relating to the areas outlined above
„X	Serve on the libraries senior administrative team
„X	Allocate and oversee expenditures of the materials budget

Minimum qualifications:  Masters degree from an ALA-accredited program; ten years professional experience in progressively responsible positions in an academic or research library; supervisory experience; substantial knowledge of trends and best practices in collection development, digital initiatives, special collections and preservation; demonstrated ability to develop new programs and services; excellent oral & written communication skills; demonstrated leadership experience and capabilities; strong record of publications, presentations and service to the profession; demonstrated ability to work well with a diverse group of colleagues; excellent organizational, time and project management skills

Desirable Qualifications: Successful experience with securing external funding; additional advanced degree

The appointment rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications. Annual minimum salary $70,000 and a comprehensive benefits package and annual vacation of 22 working days. Library faculty appointments are tenure-track positions. Promotion and tenure require demonstration of scholarship and other criteria. 

Applications received by September 15, 2007 are given full consideration in the initial screening. Applications are accepted until the position is filled. Submit an online application via UofL¡¦s Human Resources office http://louisville.edu/jobs/ (Job ID #21793), and send a letter of application, resume, and name, address, phone number and e-mail addresses of three references to:

Carrie Daniels, Associate Director, University Archives & Records Center
University of Louisville Ekstrom Library, Louisville KY  40292.
Telephone: 502-852-6674 * Email: [log in to unmask] * Fax: 502-852-6673

The University of Louisville is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to cultural diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.