Associate University Librarian for Collections Services and Technologies

Description

Reporting to the University Librarian, the Associate University Librarian for Collection Services and Technologies serves in a senior administrative capacity for the University Library and collaborates with library leadership on strategic planning, budget, policy development, communication, and assessment in support of the library and university missions.

The Associate University Librarian for Collection Services and Technologies is responsible for oversight of the information technology, technical, and collection development operations of the University Library, including: information technology applications and services, acquisition and description of library collections, access and management of library collections (including e-resource lifecycle management), digital content creation, description, curation, and integration of digital content into consortial discovery systems.

The Associate University Librarian for Collection Services and Technologies collaborates with other members of the senior leadership team and with library staff and committees on issues of shared responsibility, including acquisition of library materials, e-resource discovery and management, digital content creation and curation, etc., as well as liaising with the university’s centralized IT department to optimize support for library technology. The Associate University Librarian for Collection Services and Technologies may serve as a liaison librarian in assigned areas.