Libraries

Academic Librarian Positions

Current Internal Recruitments:

  • No currently open recruitment.

Interviewing:

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UC San Diego Libraries

Position Title:  Director, Academic Liaison Services (Librarian series)

The UC San Diego Libraries are committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body.

Program Description

The Academic Liaison Services program is responsible for building and sustaining strong communication channels between the Libraries and campus academic units, and providing academic liaison and other services in support of UC San Diego’s teaching and research activities.  Program activities include: 

  • Building and sustaining strong and consistent communication channels between the library and academic departments using a variety of activities both general and specific
  • Developing and supporting a framework for collaborative activities between the library and the faculty
  • Developing , providing, and promoting a suite of library and liaison services which directly support faculty teaching and research activities
  • Integrating library resources and services within campus research  programs
  • Identifying strategies for learning about and understanding the information needs of campus units
  • Identifying ways to effectively share information about library services and resources with campus constituents
  • Identifying ways to effectively communicate academic research and teaching needs and priorities  within the library, so that library policies, collections, and services are responsive to the interests and needs of the academic community

Responsibilities of the Position

Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Academic Services, the Director, Academic Liaison Services, provides vision, leadership, and management, and strategic planning for all programmatic, administrative, and operational activities for the UCSD Libraries’ Academic Liaison Services program.  This position is part of the Library’s Program Directors Group that works in close concert with senior management.

  1. In consultation with other library staff and the AUL, Academic Services, provide leadership in the development and implementation of a new service program; initial emphasis will be on planning; research; identifying program objectives and scope; formulation of program goals, policies, and processes; identifying staffing, operational, and resource needs; and implementation
  2. Identify and implement best practices and innovative approaches for providing liaison services
  3. Develop competencies and training for staff serving as academic liaisons
  4. Develop strategies for  identifying and supporting the teaching and research needs of faculty and other instructors
  5. Serve as a supervisor of academic and/or staff employees including hiring, evaluating, training, and developing direct and indirect reports
  6. Ensure cross-program coordination and management of staff involved in the implementation and delivery of program services, in particular between this program and Information Resources Development & Management, Learning Services, Reference & Research Advisory Services, and Research Data Curation Services programs
  7. Perform staffing, budget and resource analysis
  8. Evolve and modify program scope, services, procedures, and practices consistent with the goals and mission of the Libraries and in response to program evaluation and assessment, changes in user needs, and changes in available resources
  9. Collaborate with other Libraries programs to fulfill the program’s mission and carry out  program activities, in particular the Digital User Services, Information Resources Development & Management, Learning Services, and Reference & Research Advisory Services programs
  10. Collaborate with other Libraries programs to help them fulfill their program missions and carry out their program activities

Required Qualifications

  1. Professional degree from a library school or other appropriate degree or equivalent experience in one or more fields related to library services
  2. Ability to work and provide effective leadership in a diverse and changing environment
  3. Ability to operate effectively with a high level of independence and display a high degree of initiative in the delivery and implementation of strategies and priorities
  4. Superior communication and interpersonal skills; ability to present and share ideas clearly and effectively 
  5. Strong organizational, analytical, persuasion/negotiation, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
  6. Demonstrated ability to build consensus and promote productive cooperation and teamwork
  7. Excellent leadership and management skills; skills to effectively direct, coach, and motivate staff 
  8. Experience in providing liaison services and leading staff engaged in liaison services
  9. Ability to keep apprised of, and to evaluate, emerging issues, trends, and best practices in academic liaison services
  10. Proven experience in identifying information and research needs of faculty, staff, and students and in creating effective services to address them

Desired Qualifications

  1. Experience in operational and strategic planning for library resources and services
  2. Experience with project management, including planning, communication, and assessment
  3. Experience managing budget lines

Appointees in the Librarian Series at UCSD are academic appointees and entitled to appropriate professional leave and all other perquisites granted to non-faculty academic personnel.  Appointees in this series are expected to participate in library-wide and system-wide planning and governance and to be professionally active.

Salary:  Salary and level of appointment in the Librarian series commensurate with qualifications and experience and based on University of California pay scales.  This position has been designated managerial/supervisory and will be excluded from the bargaining unit.

Closing Date:  Application consideration begins April 17, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.  

To Apply:  For full consideration, please send the following to Jennifer Tran, Library Human Resources (j6tran@ucsd.edu or mailcode 0175-H):

1)  A short application letter addressing your interest in leading this program and applicable qualifications

2)  A resume of education and relevant experience

3)  The names of at least three persons who are knowledgeable about your qualifications and/or suitability for this position

4)  A personal statement summarizing your past or planned contributions to diversity; guidance for preparing diversity statements can be found at:  http://facultyequity.ucsd.edu/Faculty-Applicant-C2D-Info.asp

UCSD is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity (http://diversity.ucsd.edu/).

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UC San Diego Libraries

Position Title:  Director, Digital User Services Program (Librarian series)

The UC San Diego Libraries are committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body.

Program Description

The Digital User Services Program is responsible for strategically setting the direction for, coordinating the development of, and managing a digital environment that enables and facilitates user access to information and services in support of the university’s teaching and research activities.  Program activities include: 

  • Continual assessment of the digital services needs of library users
  • Strategic direction for, and deployment of user-focused digital technologies, services and tools in support of library activities
  • Strategic direction for the Libraries’ public web site and OPAC
  • Integration of the Libraries’ digital services and tools with other campus services
  • Identification and review of innovative technologies and digital services for potential adoption by the Libraries

Responsibilities of the Position

Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Academic Services, the Director, Digital User Services, provides vision, leadership, management, and strategic planning for all programmatic, administrative, and operational activities for the UCSD Libraries’ Digital User Services.  This position is part of the Library’s Program Directors Group that works in close concert with senior management.

  1. In consultation with other library staff and the AUL, Information Services, provide leadership in the development and implementation of a new service program; initial emphasis will be on planning; research; identifying program objectives and scope; formulation of program goals, policies, and processes; identifying staffing, operational, and resource needs; and implementation
  2. Identify strategies for understanding the digital services needs of library users
  3. Coordinate and ensure integration and alignment of program services with academic programs and curriculum
  4. Identify and review innovative and new technologies and services for potential adoption by the Libraries and collaboratively set priorities for which technologies, services and tools to implement 
  5. Lead the strategic development of the Libraries’ public web site in collaboration with the Libraries’ Web Managing Editor
  6. Lead the strategic direction and design of the Libraries OPAC
  7. Lead, manage, and/or coordinate staff in the identification, planning, testing, and implementation of digital user services and user-focused technologies
  8. Support and coordinate the integration of digital library services and tools with each other and with other campus services
  9. Collaborate and work with campus partners to support program services
  10. Serve as a supervisor of academic and/or staff employees including hiring, evaluating, training, and developing direct and indirect reports
  11. Ensure cross-program coordination and management of staff involved in the implementation and delivery of program services
  12. Perform staffing, budget and resource analysis
  13. Evolve and modify program scope, services, procedures, and practices consistent with the goals and mission of the Libraries and in response to program evaluation and assessment, changes in user needs, and changes in available resources
  14. Collaborate with other Libraries programs to fulfill the program’s mission and carry out  program activities, in particular the Technology Services program
  15. Collaborate with other Libraries programs to help them fulfill their program missions and carry out their program activities

Required Qualifications

  1. Professional degree from a library school or other appropriate degree or equivalent experience in one or more fields related to library services
  2. Ability to work and provide effective leadership in a diverse and changing environment
  3. Ability to operate effectively with a high level of independence and display a high degree of initiative in the delivery and implementation of strategies and priorities
  4. Superior communication and interpersonal skills; ability to present and share ideas clearly and effectively 
  5. Strong organizational, analytical, persuasion/negotiation, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
  6. Demonstrated ability to build consensus and promote productive cooperation and teamwork
  7. Excellent leadership and management skills; skills to effectively direct, coach, and motivate staff
  8. Broad knowledge of user-focused library technologies, services and tools and best practices in library web site design 
  9. Experience in identifying information needs of faculty, staff, and students and in creating effective digital services to address them
  10. Ability to keep apprised of, and to evaluate, emerging issues, standards, trends, and best practices in the application of user-focused technologies in libraries

Desired Qualifications

  1. Experience in leading a group of staff engaged in the development, implementation, maintenance and/or support of digital user services
  2. Experience in operational and strategic planning for library resources and services
  3. Experience with project management, including planning, communication, and assessment
  4. Experience managing budget lines

Appointees in the Librarian Series at UCSD are academic appointees and entitled to appropriate professional leave and all other perquisites granted to non-faculty academic personnel.  Appointees in this series are expected to participate in library-wide and system-wide planning and governance and to be professionally active.

Salary:  Salary and level of appointment in the Librarian series commensurate with qualifications and experience and based on University of California pay scales.  This position has been designated managerial/supervisory and will be excluded from the bargaining unit.

Closing Date: Application consideration begins April 17, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. 

To Apply:  For full consideration, please send the following to Jennifer Tran, Library Human Resources (j6tran@ucsd.edu or mailcode 0175-H):

1)  A short application letter addressing your interest in leading this program and applicable qualifications

2)  A resume of education and relevant experience

3)  The names of at least three persons who are knowledgeable about your qualifications and/or suitability for this position

4)  A personal statement summarizing your past or planned contributions to diversity; guidance for preparing diversity statements can be found at:  http://facultyequity.ucsd.edu/Faculty-Applicant-C2D-Info.asp

UCSD is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity (http://diversity.ucsd.edu/).

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UC San Diego Libraries

Position Title:  Director, Learning Services (Librarian Series)

The UC San Diego Libraries are committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body.

Program Description

The Learning Services program is responsible for working collaboratively with the UC San Diego community to provide students with the library and information literacy skills and knowledge they require for their academic success, research activities, and life-long learning.  Program activities include: 

  • Instructional and information literacy support for campus teaching and instructional activities, including the UCSD Colleges and their writing programs
  • Identifying and implementing new and innovative strategies for providing students with library and information literacy skills and knowledge
  • Collaborating with campus instructors and others to Integrate and embed information literacy learning outcomes into curricula, courses, and assignments
  • Facilitating the use of instructional and other technologies in support of campus teaching and learning

Responsibilities of the Position

Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Academic Services, the Director, Learning Services, provides vision, leadership, and management, and strategic planning for all programmatic, administrative, and operational activities for the UCSD Libraries’ Learning Services program.  This position is part of the Library’s Program Directors Group that works in close concert with senior management.

  1. In consultation with other library staff and the AUL, Academic Services, provide leadership in the development and implementation of a new service program; initial emphasis will be on planning; research; identifying program objectives and scope; formulation of program goals, policies, and processes; identifying staffing, operational, and resource needs; and implementation
  2. Identify and implement innovative approaches to supporting learning and teaching on campus based on modern pedagogical approaches and the use of teaching and learning technologies
  3. Collaborate with campus instructors and others to Integrate and embed information literacy learning outcomes into curricula, courses, and assignments
  4. Communicate effectively to gain support for the program’s activities within the academic community
  5. Identify strategies for understanding how the Libraries can support the evolving teaching needs of instructors and the learning needs of students
  6. Ensure the cross-program coordination and management of staff involved in the implementation and delivery of program services, in particular the Academic Liaison Services and Reference & Research Advisory Services programs 
  7. Serve as a supervisor of academic and/or staff employees including hiring, evaluating, training, and developing direct and indirect reports
  8. Manage program resources and budgets
  9. Support and manage the integration of program services with other campus services
  10. Perform staffing, budget and resource analysis
  11. Evolve and modify program scope, services, procedures, and practices consistent with the goals and mission of the Libraries and in response to program evaluation and assessment, changes in user needs, and changes in available resources
  12. Collaborate with other Libraries programs to fulfill the program’s mission and carry out  program activities, in particular the Academic Liaison Services, Digital User Services, Learning Spaces, and Reference & Research Advisory Services programs 
  13. Collaborate with other Libraries programs to help them fulfill their program mission and carry out program activities

Required Qualifications

  1. Professional degree from a library school or other appropriate degree or equivalent experience in one or more fields related to library services
  2. Ability to work and provide effective leadership in a diverse and changing environment
  3. Ability to operate effectively with a high level of independence and display a high degree of initiative in the delivery and implementation of strategies and priorities
  4. Superior communication and interpersonal skills; ability to present and share ideas clearly and effectively 
  5. Strong organizational, analytical, persuasion/negotiation, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
  6. Demonstrated ability to build consensus and promote productive cooperation and teamwork
  7. Excellent leadership and management skills; skills to effectively direct, coach, and motivate staff
  8. Experience with design, provision, and evaluation of instruction for undergraduate students 
  9. Understanding of and experience with information literacy learning outcomes
  10. Experience collaborating with faculty to provide course-related instructional support
  11. Experience using teaching or learning technologies to support instructional activities

Desired Qualifications

  1. Familiarity with course management systems and e-learning/online learning
  2. Experience in operational and strategic planning for library resources and services
  3. Experience with project management, including planning, communication, and assessment
  4. Experience managing budget lines

Appointees in the Librarian Series at UCSD are academic appointees and entitled to appropriate professional leave and all other perquisites granted to non-faculty academic personnel.  Appointees in this series are expected to participate in library-wide and system-wide planning and governance and to be professionally active.

Salary:  Salary and level of appointment in the Librarian series commensurate with qualifications and experience and based on University of California pay scales.  This position has been designated managerial/supervisory and will be excluded from the bargaining unit.

Closing Date:  Application consideration begins April 17, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. 

To Apply:  For full consideration, please send the following to Jennifer Tran, Library Human Resources (j6tran@ucsd.edu or mailcode 0175-H):

1)  A short application letter addressing your interest in leading this program and applicable qualifications

2)  A resume of education and relevant experience

3)  The names of at least three persons who are knowledgeable about your qualifications and/or suitability for this position

4)  A personal statement summarizing your past or planned contributions to diversity; guidance for preparing diversity statements can be found at:  http://facultyequity.ucsd.edu/Faculty-Applicant-C2D-Info.asp

UCSD is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity (http://diversity.ucsd.edu/).

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* Internal Recruitment Only*

 

UC San Diego Libraries

Position Title:  Director, Learning Spaces (Librarian series)

The UC San Diego Libraries are committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body.

Program Description

The Libraries’ Learning Spaces program is responsible for developing, planning, and managing user-centered library spaces that facilitate learning and access to information and services.  Program activities include: 

  • Identifying and developing program services that support campus academic programs and curriculum
  • Developing and managing the Libraries’ information commons spaces
  • Analyzing, planning and managing the Libraries’ study space
  • Providing basic information and referral services
  • Providing end user technical and digital/media production support
  • Providing instructional activities in support of program goals

Responsibilities of the Position

Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Academic Services, the Director, Learning Spaces, provides vision, leadership, management, and strategic planning for all programmatic, administrative, and operational activities for the UCSD Libraries’ Learning Spaces program.  This position is part of the Library’s Program Directors Group that works in close concert with senior management.

  1. In consultation with other library staff and the AUL, Academic Services, provide leadership in the development and implementation of a new service program; initial emphasis will be on planning; research; identifying program objectives and scope; formulation of program goals, policies, and processes; identifying staffing, operational, and resource needs; and implementation
  2. Identify and implement innovative library learning spaces that support and align with campus teaching and scholarly activities
  3. Collaborate and work with campus partners, such as Academic Computing & Media Services, to plan, manage, and support program services
  4. Plan, develop, manage, and promote the Libraries’ learning spaces and the services provided within those spaces
  5. Develop and deliver a relevant instructional program in support of program goals
  6. Communicate effectively with various constituencies to advance and promote the program’s activities within the academic community
  7. Ensure the cross-program coordination and management of staff involved in the implementation and delivery of program services
  8. Serve as a supervisor of academic and/or staff employees including hiring, evaluating, training, and developing direct and indirect reports
  9. Identify strategies to understand how library spaces can best support learners and evolving curriculum needs
  10. Perform staffing, budget and resource analysis
  11. Evolve and modify program scope, services, procedures, and practices consistent with the goals and mission of the Libraries and in response to program evaluation and assessment, changes in user needs, and changes in available resources
  12. Collaborate with other Libraries programs to fulfill the program’s mission and carry out  program activities, in particular the Digital User Services, Learning Services, Reference & Research Advisory Services, and Technology Services programs 
  13. Collaborate with other Libraries programs to help them fulfill their program mission and carry out program activities

Required Qualifications

  1. Professional degree from a library school or other appropriate degree or equivalent experience in one or more fields related to library services
  2. Ability to work and provide effective leadership in a diverse and changing environment
  3. Ability to operate effectively with a high level of independence and display a high degree of initiative in the delivery and implementation of strategies and priorities
  4. Superior communication and interpersonal skills; ability to present and share ideas clearly and effectively 
  5. Strong organizational, analytical, persuasion/negotiation, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
  6. Demonstrated ability to build consensus and promote productive cooperation and teamwork
  7. Excellent leadership and management skills; skills to effectively direct, coach, and motivate staff 
  8. Knowledge of different models for providing and managing information and research commons and their affiliated services
  9. Ability to keep apprised of, and to evaluate, emerging issues, trends, and best practices in developing and managing learning spaces
  10. Proven experience in creating effective services to support campus teaching and learning

Desired Qualifications

  1. Experience in operational and strategic planning for library resources and services
  2. Experience with project management, including planning, communication, and assessment
  3. Experience managing budget lines

Appointees in the Librarian Series at UCSD are academic appointees and entitled to appropriate professional leave and all other perquisites granted to non-faculty academic personnel.  Appointees in this series are expected to participate in library-wide and system-wide planning and governance and to be professionally active.

Salary:  Salary and level of appointment in the Librarian series commensurate with qualifications and experience and based on University of California pay scales.  This position has been designated managerial/supervisory and will be excluded from the bargaining unit.

Closing Date:  Application consideration begins April 17, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. 

To Apply:  For full consideration, please send the following to Jennifer Tran, Library Human Resources (j6tran@ucsd.edu or mailcode 0175-H):

1)  A short application letter addressing your interest in leading this program and applicable qualifications

2)  A resume of education and relevant experience

3)  The names of at least three persons who are knowledgeable about your qualifications and/or suitability for this position

4)  A personal statement summarizing your past or planned contributions to diversity; guidance for preparing diversity statements can be found at:  http://facultyequity.ucsd.edu/Faculty-Applicant-C2D-Info.asp

UCSD is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity (http://diversity.ucsd.edu/).

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* Internal Recruitment Only*

 

UC San Diego Libraries

Position Title:  Director, Research Data Curation Services (Librarian series)

The UC San Diego Libraries are committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body.

 

Program Description

The Research Data Curation Services program is responsible for strategically developing and building research data curation services in support of UC San Diego’s researchers needs to manage, preserve, and provide access to their data sets.

Program activities include: 

  1. Provision of Data Management Plan support services, in collaboration with Academic Liaison Services
  2. Design, development, and maintenance of the technical infrastructure to support research data curation and access services, in collaboration with Technology Services, the San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC), and the UC Curation Center (UC3)
  3. Design, development, and maintenance of processes, procedures, and policies
  4. Establishment of effective and efficient mechanisms to assist researchers
  5. Creation of a framework for the effective and ongoing collaboration with the San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC), the campus Research Cyberinfrastructure (RCI) team, and the UC Curation Center (UC3)

Responsibilities of the Position

Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Information Services, the Director, Research Data Curation Services, provides vision, leadership, and management, and strategic planning for all programmatic, administrative, and operational activities for the UCSD Libraries’ Research Data Curation Services program.  This position is part of the Library’s Program Directors Group that works in close concert with senior management.

  1. In consultation with other library staff and the AUL, Academic Services, provide leadership in the development and implementation of a new service program; initial emphasis will be on planning; research; identifying program objectives and scope; formulation of program goals, policies, and processes; identifying staffing, operational, and resource needs; and implementation
  2. Plan and manage the development of the technical infrastructure in coordination with San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC), the campus Research Cyberinfrastructure (RCI) team, and the UC Curation Center (UC3)
  3. Lead and manage all staff allocated to research data curation services
  4. Ensure cross-program coordination and management of staff involved in the implementation and delivery of research data curation services, in particular between this program and the Academic Liaison Services and Technology Services
  5. Serve as a supervisor to academic and/or staff employees including hiring, evaluating, training, and developing direct and indirect reports
  6. Identify strategies for understanding the evolving research data curation needs of UC San Diego’s researchers
  7. Perform staffing, budget and resource analysis
  8. Evolve and modify program scope, services, procedures, and practices consistent with the goals and mission of the Libraries and in response to program evaluation and assessment, changes in user needs, and changes in available resources
  9. Collaborate with other Libraries programs to fulfill the program’s mission and carry out program activities, in particular, Digital Preservation Initiatives, the Academic Liaison Services and Technology Services programs
  10. Collaborate with other Libraries programs to help them fulfill their program mission and carry out program activities

Required Qualifications

  1. Professional degree from a library school or other appropriate degree or equivalent experience in one or more fields related to library services
  2. Ability to work effectively with a high degree of ambiguity
  3. Ability to provide effective leadership in a diverse and changing environment
  4. Ability to operate effectively with a high level of independence and display a high degree of initiative in the delivery and implementation of strategies and priorities
  5. Superior communication and interpersonal skills; ability to present and share ideas clearly and effectively 
  6. Strong organizational, analytical, persuasion/negotiation, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
  7. Demonstrated ability to build consensus and promote productive cooperation and teamwork
  8. Supervisory or team leadership experience; skills to effectively direct, coach, and motivate staff
  9. Excellent leadership and management skills; strong commitment to fostering growth and development of others
  10. Proven ability and experience in leading a group of staff engaged in the development, implementation, maintenance and support of research data curation services
  11. Broad knowledge of user-focused library technologies, services and tools and best practices in research data curation
  12. Ability to keep apprised of, and to evaluate, emerging issues, trends, and best practices in data curation and researcher-focused technologies, services and tools
  13. Proven experience in identifying information needs of researchers and in creating effective services to address them

Desired Qualifications

  1. Experience in operational and strategic planning for library resources and services
  2. Experience with project management, including planning, communication, and assessment
  3. Experience managing budget lines

Librarians at UCSD are academic appointees and entitled to appropriate professional leave and all other perquisites granted to non-faculty academic personnel.  UCSD librarians are expected to participate in library-wide and system-wide planning and governance and to be professionally active.

Salary:  Salary and level of appointment in the Librarian series commensurate with qualifications and experience and based on University of California pay scales.  This position has been designated managerial/supervisory and will be excluded from the bargaining unit.

Closing Date:  Application consideration begins April 17, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. 

To Apply:  For full consideration, please send the following to Jennifer Tran, Library Human Resources (j6tran@ucsd.edu or mailcode 0175-H):

1)  A short application letter addressing your interest in leading this program and applicable qualifications

2)  A resume of education and relevant experience

3)  The names of at least three persons who are knowledgeable about your qualifications and/or suitability for this position

4)  A personal statement summarizing your past or planned contributions to diversity; guidance for preparing diversity statements can be found at:  http://facultyequity.ucsd.edu/Faculty-Applicant-C2D-Info.asp

UCSD is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity (http://diversity.ucsd.edu).

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