Associate University Librarian for Digital Technologies
Brown University
Providence

Brown University Library seeks a dynamic, visionary leader for the role of
Associate University Librarian for Digital Technologies.
This position provides strong leadership and strategic direction in the
development, delivery, and integration of new and existing systems, technology
services, and digital initiatives across the libraries.
S/he supervises department heads for the following groups:
Digital Scholarship Services (which includes oversight of spaces); Digital
Preservation; Web Services; Integrated Technology Services; and Repository
Services. S/he also manages the Center for Digital
Scholarship in close collaboration with the Associate University Librarian for
Research and Outreach Services. In addition, the incumbent
will identify and oversee the implementation of new roles and technologies
that improve, enhance, and extend Library services based on emerging needs of
the campus community.

  
S/he serves as the Library's chief liaison with the University's Office of
Computing and Information Services and related technology units on
campus. S/he will actively seek partnerships with other
Library departments and organizations external to the Library, solicit input
from and manage collaborations with a broad spectrum of partners, and ensure
that the Library's digital services support a wide array of user needs within
the teaching, learning and research mission of the
University. This includes developing strategies to assess
the effectiveness of digital services, spaces, and operations, and advising
and coordinating with Library leaders on technology needs.

  
The incumbent will stay abreast of emerging developments, issues, and trends
in the use of digital technologies in higher education, and will contribute to
and be active in local, consortial, regional, and national projects and
developments.

  
Reporting to the University Librarian, the AUL for Digital Technologies is a
member of the senior administrative team and will play a lead role in Library-
wide planning and evaluation and in setting the Library's strategic directions

.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required. A graduate degree is
preferred, such as an MLS or MIS from an ALA-accredited program, or an MS/MA
or PhD in a relevant subject.

• The successful candidate must have at least 5 years of progressively
responsible management experience in information technology in an academic
library with substantial technical knowledge of systems and digital
technologies including significant experience in developing and managing
technical projects.

• Candidate will have demonstrated or meaningful prior experience in some or
all of the following: digital repository development (Fedora), digital
libraries, data curation, and digital scholarship.

• The most qualified candidates will have an excellent grasp of advanced
information technologies and their applications, detailed knowledge of project
management, and a demonstrated ability to estimate the scope of a project and
bring it to completion on time and within budget.

• The successful incumbent will have a flexible approach to problem-solving
and the ability to catalyze change, and also will have a record of fostering
strong collaborative partnerships within and across an academic library and
research university.

• Candidate will demonstrate a record of excellent oral, written and
interpersonal communication skills along with strong analytical and decision-
making skills.

• Experience with obtaining grant funding and managing grant-funded projects
is preferred.

Please note: all offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory
background check and education verification.

  
EEO Statement:

Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.

Brown University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic
global community; as an EEO/AA employer, Brown considers applicants for
employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of,
gender, sexual orientation and/or gender identity, sex, sex orientation,
gender identity, national origin, age, race, protected veteran status,
disability, or any other legally protected status.

  
To apply, go to:

https://brown.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/staff-careers-brown/job/Sciences-
Library/Associate-University-Librarian-for-Digital-Technologies_REQ118436



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