Associate University Librarian/Archivist for Special Collections Job at Arizona
Arizona State University Libraries, Tempe, AZ, United States, 85287
The Arizona State University (ASU) Library seeks a highly
qualified and experienced leader for the position of Associate
University Librarian (AUL) for Special Collections. The core
responsibility of the AUL is to provide unified strategic vision,
strategic leadership, effective coordination, and management of
teams, collections, and archives to support and advance the
learning, teaching, and research activities of Americas most
innovative university.
Reporting to the University Librarian, the AUL for Special
Collections portfolio includes librarians, archivists, and staff
distributed across the following units:
o Collections Processing and Access
o Outreach and Engagement
o Research and Instruction Services
o Community-Engaged Collections
Black Collections
Chicano/a Research Collection
Design and the Arts Special Collections
Greater Arizona Collection
LGBTQ+ Studies Collection
Theatre for Youth and Community Collection
University Archives
- <a href=
"https://lib.asu.edu/collections/distinctive-collections">Distinctive
Collections
o Latin Americana Collections
o Rare Books and Manuscripts
The AUL will lead a newly-reconfigured directorate to continue
the ongoing transformation of Special Collections at ASU Library by
leveraging a deep understanding of libraries, archives, and
distinctive collections. By providing empathetic leadership, the
AUL will foster a collaborative culture that models reparative
action and broadens access to and preservation of knowledge.
As national leaders, the award-winning Community Driven Archives
Initiative and Indigenous-led Labriola Center are developing and
implementing innovative solutions that address inequities, erasure,
and trauma in memory keeping. The Librarys Distinctive Collections
includes an inclusive collection of rare books and manuscripts. The
John S. McCain III Library
will make available to users the public papers of a roster of
Arizona's most significant congressional representatives.
As a member of the Library Management Group (LMG), reporting to
the University Librarian, the AUL will contribute to the success of
the ASU Library through high-level participation in university and
library planning, policy-making, and goal setting. They will have a
special responsibility to foster collaboration among all the
operational directorates of the Library.
With an understanding of and commitment to a culture of
collaboration and innovation, the AUL will align with and advance
the Universitys mission of inclusion and excellence. We are
uniquely positioned to advance that mission both by what we do
(e.g., collections and services) and how we do it (as a community
committed to mutual respect and justice). The <a href=
"https://www.asu.edu/about/charter-mission">ASU Charter and
<a href=
"https://newamericanuniversity.asu.edu/about/design-aspirations">Design
Aspirations are fundamental to all our work.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The AUL will report to the University
Librarian as a member of the ASU Library Management Group,
participating broadly in organizational leadership functions. The
AULs together will be responsible for a culture of collaboration,
cooperation, and seamless interaction across the Library.
- Communicate a clear and unified vision and strategy for the
future of ASUs Special Collections and its unique focus. - Provide direct leadership, supervision, and oversight for the
ASU Library Special Collections Directorate. - Lead and support philanthropic fundraising and grant-writing
activities to develop and extend the collections, services, and
programming of the Directorate. - Coordinate and develop Library relations with academic units
across the University to enhance the visibility and use of ASUs
special collections. - Lead and support University and public programming including
displays and exhibitions, events, lectures, etc. to showcase the
holdings within Special Collections. - Serve as the public representative of the Special Collections
Directorate in the Library, across the University, and in the many
communities served by the ASU Library. - Demonstrate multicultural competence and help create an
educational and work environment that affirms our commitment to
inclusion. Adhere to high ethical standards and promote
professionalism among staff and demonstrate integrity, respect, and
fairness in all interactions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead a wide-ranging team of curators, archivists, and staff
through the process of creating and implementing a collective
vision and strategy while ensuring that each individual unit
flourishes.
- Maintain a broad understanding of Arizona State Universitys
teaching and research programs and initiatives, and, in
consultation with others, ensures that the Librarys Special
Collections services and programs meet faculty and student
needs. - Work closely with other directorates to enable and streamline
collections care, acquisition, description, storage, and access,
including on digital platforms, and to ensure compatibility and
compliance with University system requirements, branding,
standards, policy, procedure, and security.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Master of Library Science degree from an ALA-accredited
institution or a Masters degree in history or archival
studies. - Record of professional appointment and recent experience of
demonstrated leadership in library or archival special
collections. - Substantial and progressively responsible professional
experience in academic libraries, a significant portion of which
must include recent administration/management and/or supervisory
experience. - Record of accomplishment sufficient to achieve <a href=
"https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd507-06.html">continuing
appointment in the ASU Library at the rank of Associate or Full
Librarian or Associate or Full Archivist.
Preferred
- Record of success in management and operation of public-facing
library services. - Evidence of professional competence and experience in
organization of library and archival collections. - Demonstrated experience in facilitating team communications
with staff, external organizations, project partners, and
consortial constituents. - Demonstrated cultural competence in addressing the concerns of
communities such as those served by the Labriola Center and the
Community Driven Archives. - Demonstrated successful leadership experience from within an
inclusive community of professionals serving an inclusive community
of users in a welcoming environment with the highest standards of
customer service. - Excellent communication skills, oral, written, and in dealing
with the public in multiple settings.
RANK
This is a continuing appointment track academic professional
position. To be hired at the rank of Associate/Full Librarian you
must have a Masters of Library Science degree from an ALA
accredited School. To be hired at the rank of Associate/Full
Archivist you must have a Masters degree with relevant experience
in libraries or archives.
APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS
Academic Search is assisting Arizona State University in this
search. Nominations and expressions of interest may be submitted in
confidence to ASU-AULSpecialCollections@academicsearch.org. When
submitting a nomination, please include the nominees name,
position, institution, and email address.
Confidential conversations about this opportunity may be
arranged by contacting Dr. Eric Richtmyer at
eric.richtmyer@academicsearch.org or by phone at 202-332-4049.
Application
Procedures: This is a paperless search; only
electronic materials will be accepted. To apply, please submit
electronically to <a href=
"http://apply.interfolio.com/162702"><a href=
"http://apply.interfolio.com/162702">http://apply.interfolio.com/162702
the
following: A cover letter, comprehensive
vita or resume, and names, addresses, phone numbers and email
addresses of 3 recent professional references. No
paper applications, faxes or emails will be
accepted.
Questions about the position should be directed to the Dr. Eric
Richtmyer at eric.richtmyer@academicsearch.org or by phone at
202-332-4049. Application deadline is March 17,
2025. Applications will continue to be
accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool.
Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order
in which they were received until position is filled.
Other Information: Hiring is contingent upon
eligibility to work in the United States. For more information
regarding ASU, visit our website: <a href=
"http://www.asu.edu/">www.asu.edu. For more information about
the Phoenix metropolitan area, please visit <a href=
"http://www.visitarizona.com/">www.visitarizona.com.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
A background check is a requirement for employment. Arizona
State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applications
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis
protected by law.
See <a href=
"https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html">https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html
and <a href=
"https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/">https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/.
In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on
campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASUs
Annual Security and Fire Safety report is available online at
<a href=
"https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf">https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf.
You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU
Police Department at 480-965-3456.
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