The Ohio State University Libraries is transforming the role
information professionals play in knowledge building and in augmenting the
ground breaking research taking place at one of the world’s most prominent
research universities. We seek a
knowledgeable, dynamic, results-oriented leader to direct, develop, enhance,
and implement an evolving portfolio of research, teaching, and learning
services that support the University’s efforts to transform scholarship and
solve problems of worldwide significance.
The Associate Director for Research and Education creates a
shared vision for and advances tactical implementation of a relevant suite of
programs and services to enhance information literacy, scholarly research,
liaison partnerships, outreach, and targeted assessment. Reporting to the Vice Provost and
Director of University Libraries, the Associate Director sets priorities,
provides structure for collaboration, and strategically advances library initiatives
that align with the mission and innovative direction of the University. The incumbent will join a strong,
energetic, change-oriented Executive Committee focused on organizational
development, innovation, strategic alignment and constituent’s needs.
Connections that
Revolutionize Scholarship
The Research and Education Division leads the Libraries in
creating new, engagement-centered service models based in cross-university
partnerships, user-oriented assessment, and long-standing success in advancing
information literacy. The
Associate Director inspires, guides and enables the work of approximately 27 faculty
and 34 staff in Research Services, Teaching and Learning, Outreach and
Engagement, and Assessment, as well as the branch libraries: 18th Avenue Library, Architecture,
Biological Sciences/Pharmacy, Fine Arts, Geology, Food, Agricultural and
Environmental Sciences, and Veterinary Medicine. This position also serves as liaison for the University’s
five regional campus libraries, which are separately administered. In a highly collaborative environment,
the Associate Director works with a wide variety of campus partners including
faculty, academic support services, student life units, and learning
technologists to enrich the student experience and increase faculty productivity.
Placing Librarians in
Critical Workflows: Current
Initiatives
· Advance
continuous change in the role of liaison librarians as key partners in the
research enterprise and in redesigning curricula as scholarship evolves.
· Extend
the existing engaged librarian model to more intensely support the University’s
growth in the Discovery Theme areas:
Health and Wellness, Energy and the Environment, Food Safety and
Security.
· Evaluate
liaison distribution in the context of changing University programs.
· Through
partnerships and skill building, define and assemble relevant services to offer
through the new Research Commons.
· Cultivate
success for a newly hired cohort of librarians with expertise in business, fine
arts, architecture, GIS/Geology, data services and digital humanities.
· Foster
the University’s efforts to ensure early and continued student achievement
through librarian participation in the First Year Experience and Second-year
Transformational Experience programs.
· Contribute
significantly to the University’s expansion of online education programs in
close cooperation with the Office of Distance Education and eLearning.
· Develop
strategic approaches for keeping pace with constituency needs through targeted
assessment, user-focused innovation, and improving user experience.
· Align
purposeful outreach and programming with university-wide conversations.
· Enhance
the branch libraries’ contribution to their constituencies’ success including
guiding renovations in the FAES Student Success Center and the 18th Avenue
Library (open 24/7).
As a faculty librarian in the University Libraries, the
Associate Director demonstrates in-depth knowledge of trends and emerging
solutions in areas relevant to research and education services. She/he engages in national and
consortial dialog in this area and seeks mutually beneficial collaborations with
peer institutions. He/she will
also contribute to developments in the field of public services through active
professional engagement, research, presenting and publishing in appropriate
venues.
About You
Required
Qualifications:
· Master’s
degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited program (or
equivalent degree).
· Demonstrated
success in system-wide planning, oversight and administration in
academic/research libraries, including effective leadership, supervisory and
budgetary skills.
· Knowledge
and understanding of the evolving role of research libraries, specifically of
significant trends and issues in research and educational services, including
effective uses of technology in support of service innovation.
· Ability
to inspire, build trust, lead organizational change, empower professional
growth and engage faculty and staff in delivering user-centered services.
· Evidence
of excellent working relationships with faculty, students, library staff, and
with partners across an institution.
· Excellent
interpersonal, oral, written and collaboration skills for communicating complex
issues and perspectives to a wide range of constituencies.
· A
strong vision for the future of library reference, research and teaching
services and partnerships.
Preferred
Qualifications:
· Record
of research, publication, and scholarly achievement sufficient to warrant
appointment with tenure at the Associate Professor level.
· National
or international reputation in the field of public services librarianship.
· Demonstrated
successful and progressively responsible experience developing, managing and
assessing user-focused services in an academic or research library.
About the Appointment
This is a full-time, permanent, 12-month tenure-track
faculty position. Salary and
faculty rank are dependent on qualifications and experience.
Benefits:
The University offers competitive benefits in the form of 22
days vacation, 15 days sick leave, 10 holidays, hospitalization, major medical,
surgical-medical, dental, vision, long-term disability insurance, and life
insurance at 2.5 times one’s annual salary. State and alternative retirement choices are also available.
For a summary of benefits, see:
Founded in 1870, The Ohio State University is a
comprehensive, state-assisted university offering a complete environment for
learning for its 3,000 faculty and 63,000 students. For more information about the academic mission, values and
goals of the University, visit: http://oaa.osu.edu/vision-mission-values-goals.html
OSU Libraries: A Driving Force for Change
The Ohio State University Libraries is a highly valued
partner and campus leader in advancing discovery and learning for OSU, for the
state of Ohio and for an ever expanding community of world scholars. Aligned with the University’s vision to
be the world’s preeminent public comprehensive university, the Libraries
advance student and faculty success by delivering distinctive content and
fostering intellectual connections.
A world-class public research and comprehensive teaching
university such as OSU demands a top research library and OSU Libraries is
rising to eminence along with the rest of the University. The Libraries, a leader among peers, is
currently ranked in the top 10 among the public university members of the
Association of Research Libraries, a reflection of the investment of the
University. This ranking also
places OSU Libraries within the top 20 of 126 ARL member libraries. The OSU Libraries is an essential
charter member of OhioLINK, a consortium of 88 Ohio academic libraries and the
State Library of Ohio and shares resources through that organization. The Libraries also enhances collections
and services by participation in the CIC, the academic consortium of Big Ten
institutions.
With this support and these partnerships, the OSU Libraries
has turned its attention to rapid innovation to address the challenges of the
evolving academic environment.
Major renovation projects continue to enhance our spaces for
collaborative and dynamic teaching, learning and research. An ambitious talent management plan is
bringing new skills and reframing long held strengths. Increased investment in a wide variety
of digital initiatives aims to revolutionize discovery and access anytime,
anywhere to our vast and distinctive resources. Our impact reaches beyond our campus and extends the
land-grant mission internationally.
To learn more about the strategic plan under current implementation,
visit: http://library.osu.edu/documents/strategic-plan/OSU-Libraries-Strategic-Plan-2011-2016.pdf. For a snapshot of our ambitions
for long-term growth and innovation, visit our fundraising Campaign
statement: http://library.osu.edu/news/giving-to-the-libraries/.
Join Us
Nominations or applications will be accepted until the
position is filled. Preference
will be given to applications received by December 1, 2013 by sending a letter
of interest with a current resume and name, address, phone, and email address
of three references to newman.25@osu.edu.
Greg Newman
Human Resources
The Ohio State University Libraries
1858
Neil Avenue Mall
Tel:
614-247-8887
The Ohio State University is an
equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans,
and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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