Emory Healthcare/Emory University is hiring: Associate University Librarian and

**Library Summary**

The Woodruff Health Sciences Center Library (WHSC Library) serves the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health, the graduate Division of Biological & Biomedical Sciences, the Emory National Primate Research Center, and Emory Healthcare hospitals including components of the Emory Clinic. Branch libraries (https://prod.libraries.emory.edu/node/631) are in teaching hospitals, Emory Hospital and Emory Midtown, with clinical informationist services offered online via consultation or in-person for instruction and research support.

The Woodruff Health Sciences Center Library offers a wide range of unique services and programs that aim to optimize research, education, and clinical care processes throughout the Woodruff Health Sciences Center with reliable and sustainable access to and utilization of data, information and knowledge. Informationists and staff provide a full range of services (https://libraries.emory.edu/health/about/profile#230548828-345050460) supporting teaching, research and patient care.

Emory, a private university, has an institutional mission "to create, teach, preserve, and apply knowledge in the service of humanity" and the university and the libraries champion the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice that undergirds that mission.

Learn more about the Emory Libraries Strategic Framework (https://libraries.emory.edu/about/strategic-framework) and the Woodruff Health Sciences Center Library (https://libraries.emory.edu/health/about/profile) on our website.

**Position Summary**

Emory Libraries seek a highly collaborative, knowledgeable, and strategic individual as Associate University Librarian (AUL) and Director of the Woodruff Health Sciences Center Library. Reporting to the Associate Vice Provost and University Librarian, the AUL and Director of Woodruff Health Sciences Center Library serves as a senior-level manager and member of the Libraries' leadership team and works collaboratively across the Libraries to integrate health sciences into the broader strategic directions of the Libraries and the University. As a member of library's senior leadership, the AUL contributes to strategic and annual planning including development and implementation of major strategic initiatives; oversight of services, policies, and programs; resource allocation and management, and human resource planning and management. Working with the Associate Vice Provost and University Librarian, the AUL ensures the Emory Libraries actively participate in collaborative programs and services within the library field at the local, state, regional, national and international level in advancement of library services, collections, and programs. Senior-level managers actively participate in the Libraries' fundraising and development efforts.

The AUL and Director provides vision, leadership, administration, and strategic direction for all programs within the WHSC Library and strategically aligns collections, services, programs, and outreach with the broader libraries, Emory's academic mission, and the healthcare mission. The AUL and Director provides leadership, support, coaching and mentorship to approximately 22 FTE employees.

Emory Libraries values diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential core principles to achieving our educational mission and embracing the diverse identities of all. It is our belief that a sense of belonging is a vital component to enriching one's quality of life. As an ongoing part of building our inclusive work environment, we embrace this through activities that include competency training, personal growth and professional development, and open communication practices.

This position offers some possibility for flexible work arrangements; however, the expectation is that the successful candidate will work primarily on-site.

**Essential Responsibilities & Duties**

Leadership & Administration

+ Serves as a member of the Libraries' senior management group and works in collaboration with senior management team on policy issues affecting all functional areas, budget allocation, human resources, development of service policies and programs, space planning, communication, and fundraising and development. Ensures coordination with other library divisions, departments, and units as necessary to ensure timely provision of services and stewardship of the collection.

+ Coordinates implementation of the Libraries' goals within the WHSC Library and oversees implementation of specific initiatives, objectives, and projects to meet organizational goals, ensuring effective timely reporting and communication on progress.

+ Provides vision and leadership in the administration of the WHSC Library in alignment with the Libraries' and Emory's educational and research mission and collaboratively builds a strategic direction for WHSC Library.

+ Coaches, mentors, and works with direct reports to build a high trust organizational culture, as well as coordinating recruitment, hiring, supervision, professional development, and evaluation of employees.

+ The WHSC Library has approximately 22 FTE, which includes six direct reports consisting of an Associate Director, Head of Information Services, Head of Collection Services, Archivist, Research Informationist, and Office Manager.

+ Oversees WHSC Library budgets, personnel management, and space planning in collaboration with the leadership team. Initiates timely changes and assessment strategies to advance the WHSC Library's effectiveness, efficiency, and services in all areas. Advocates for internal and external funding for collections, projects, and space improvement. Provides guidance for collection development and collection management and ensures that allocated funds are managed effectively.

+ Develops and maintain thorough knowledge of the University's teaching, learning, and research programs and initiatives, and its academic goals and plans, to ensure that operations anticipate faculty and student needs.

+ Develops and maintains thorough knowledge of Emory Healthcare's research, patient care, and magnet initiatives to ensure that operations anticipate physician and nurse needs.

+ Represents the WHSC Library on campus and in state, regional, national, and international arenas in relation to initiatives, programs, and services, and on standing and ad hoc committees and groups related to public services and collections.

+ Chairs and/or appoints and charges committees and task forces as needed and takes responsibility for ad hoc groups as assigned.

+ Develops library positions on current issues, recommends actions and active participation in new initiatives or programs; evaluates and assesses current role of the library in cooperative partnerships in the areas of responsibility.

+ Participates in the library program of fundraising and development in areas of collections and public services.

+ Performs other duties as needed to accomplish the goals of the division/office and the library.

Professional Activity

+ Participates in library committees related to primary job assignment as appropriate.

+ Participates in appropriate professional and scholarly associations and organizations including maintaining membership and/or accreditation; attending meetings, conferences, workshops; and serving in appointed or elected positions.

+ Maintains up-to-date professional knowledge and skills in areas related to primary job assignment as well as maintains general knowledge of current trends in higher education, academic libraries, and information and educational technology.

+ Adheres to guidelines outlined in the? _Handbook Governing the Librarian series for Faculty-Equivalent Librarians_ ?to ensure appointment, appointment renewal and promotion-in-rank.

+ Represents the Libraries on university committees and task forces related to primary job assignment or at the request of the Associate Vice Provost and University Librarian.

+ Represents the Libraries on professional and scholarly association committees, task forces, work groups, and other entities at the local, state, regional, national, and international level as appropriate or requested by the Associate Vice Provost and University Librarian.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

Emory University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Emory University does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in use of facilities without such discrimination. The University also complies with all applicable federal and Georgia statutes and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination. All members of the student body, faculty, and staff are expected to assist in making this policy valid in fact. Any inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Office of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Bldg., Suite 305, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone 404/727-9867 (V) 404/712-2049 (TDD).