Dartmouth College, Associate Librarian for Access and Collection Strategies Page 0

Dartmouth College, Associate Librarian for Access and Collection Strategies Page 0

Dartmouth College, Associate Librarian for Access and Collection Strategies Page 1 Associate Librarian for Access and Collection Strategies Dartmouth College seeks a creative, experienced, and forward-thinking leader to develop and implement effective strategies for the access, discovery, development, and management of its collections and information resources in support of Dartmouth s mission. In a rapidly changing information landscape, the Associate Librarian for Access and Collection Strategies ( Associate Librarian ) will provide deep expertise and active engagement with key stakeholders across Dartmouth and beynd to ensure that Dartmouth scholars are connected to information resources critical to their research, teaching, and learning, whether these resources are held locally or remotely, in print, digital or other formats. The Associate Librarian will bring innovation and ingenuity to the challenge of balancing traditional and emerging collection activities. S/he will also be the Library s principal liaison in national and international partnerships, maintaining current and developing new consortial licensing agreements and collective collecting initiatives. In addition to being the expert on access and collections strategy, the Associate Librarian will also serve as a critical member of the Dean of Libraries collaborative senior leadership team. Dean Sue Mehrer joined Dartmouth in December 2016, and is currently building a team of strategic, innovative, and action-oriented library leaders. The Associate Librarian will have the opportunity to participate in wide-ranging strategic planning, policy development, and resource allocation decisions and to contribute to the overall advancement of library programs and services in keeping with the mission and vision of Dartmouth College. About Dartmouth Founded in 1769, Dartmouth is a member of the Ivy League and consistently ranks among the world s greatest academic institutions. Dartmouth has forged a singular identity for combining its deep commitment to outstanding undergraduate liberal arts and graduate education with distinguished research and scholarship in the Arts & Sciences, the newly founded School of Graduate and Advanced Studies, and its three leading professional schools the Geisel School of Medicine (founded 1797), Thayer School of Engineering (1867), and the Tuck School of Business (1900). U.S. News and World Report ranks Dartmouth 11th among national universities and 7th in undergraduate teaching among national universities. In FY 2016, the university attracted $220 million in sponsored research. Its graduates include many too many to name leaders in industry, public service, and the creative arts. Dartmouth enrolls approximately 4,300 undergraduates and approximately 2,000 graduate and professional students. The College employs nearly 1,100 faculty (606 tenured and tenure track) and 3,500 staff. FY 2016 operating expenses were $918 million, and the College s endowment (as of 2016) is $4.5 billion.

Dartmouth College, Associate Librarian for Access and Collection Strategies Page 2 Together the schools comprise an exceptional and rich learning environment. Dartmouth faculty and student research contributes substantially to the expansion of human understanding; the Library plays an essential role in facilitating research and enhancing the learning experience of students at all levels. In fall 2013, President Hanlon 77 shared an academic vision for Dartmouth in which the institution extends its impact on the world through interdisciplinary faculty teams who collaborate at the leading edge of discovery, and where students are given uncommon access to new ideas around the globe through coursework and research opportunities. President Hanlon outlined five tactics to advance Dartmouth's strategy to enhance its expertise in teaching while simultaneously enhancing faculty scholarship and increasing the institution s global footprint: Emphasize Experiential Learning Lead in the Use of Learning Technologies Grow the Faculty in Clusters Increase the Flow of Young Scholars Add Mechanisms to Stimulate Greater Productivity and Risk Taking Dartmouth is focused on developing new initiatives and investments in support of President Hanlon's vision that will position Dartmouth as a major contributor to the understanding of emerging global issues, and advancing solutions to tomorrow's most difficult challenges. About the Library The Library is an essential part of the student experience at Dartmouth and librarians work closely with students from their first term on campus, availing them of the expertise held by staff while training students to be confident researchers in their own right. Moreover, the Library is dedicated to supporting high level research and works in partnership with the Faculty of Arts & Sciences, the Thayer School of Engineering, the Tuck School of Business, the Geisel School of Medicine, and the School of Graduate and Advanced Studies. Dartmouth Library is supported by a highly committed professional and support staff of about 170, providing expertise for the Dartmouth community across the campus. Organizationally, the Library is responsible for the iconic Baker Berry Library (which also houses the Evans Map Room and the Jones Media Center) as well as seven specialized libraries: Biomedicine, Health Science, Business & Engineering, Physical Sciences, Art, Music, and Special Collections. A Library Depository is offsite but nearby. The Dartmouth College Library is a member of a number of important organizations and consortia, including the the Association of Research Libraries, Center for Research Libraries, the Northeast Research Libraries, HathiTrust, Digital Preservation Network, Library Publishing Coalition, and the

Dartmouth College, Associate Librarian for Access and Collection Strategies Page 3 Ivy Plus Libraries. The Ivy Plus Libraries is a key partnership between thirteen leading academic research libraries Brown University, the University of Chicago, Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Duke University, Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Pennsylvania, Princeton University, Stanford University and Yale University that collectively provide access to a rich and unique record of human thought and creativity through resource sharing and collaboration. A core feature of the Ivy Plus partnership is BorrowDirect, an unmediated library resource sharing partnership with allows users the ability to search and request research materials from a federated union catalog of 70 million volumes. As the Library prepares itself to address an ever-changing information landscape, it is guided by these following core strategic objectives: Partners in Research: The Library partners with faculty, students, and staff in research activities locally, nationally and internationally. Its experts are embedded at critical points in the research lifecycle providing collections, information resources, innovative tools and services to support scholarly inquiry. The Library is committed to partnering with faculty and students to enhance and showcase Dartmouth scholarly output and entrepreneurial endeavors. Co-Educators in Teaching and Learning: In collaboration with faculty and other strategic partners, the Library provides immersive and transformative learning experiences by engaging in all aspects of the educational continuum, preparing students for a lifetime of learning and responsible leadership as informed global citizens. The Library proactively supports undergraduate, graduate, and professional student academic success through innovative educational programs. Inspiring Environments for Inspiring Ideas: The Library is dedicated to creating a variety of welcoming and inspiring physical and digital environments. These environments, which our students, faculty and patrons inhabit, offer creative workspaces for individual and collaborative scholarly enquiry and aim to promote well-being as well as stimulate innovative thinking through user-centered design approaches. About the Dean of Libraries Sue Mehrer began her appointment as Dean of Libraries in December 2016. Mehrer provides strategic leadership for Dartmouth's libraries and is responsible for the ongoing development of the libraries' services, staff, collections and facilities. Mehrer joined Dartmouth from the University of Cambridge, England, where she served as Deputy University Librarian from 2009 to 2016. In that capacity, she has been closely involved in strategic planning, building partnerships throughout the University of Cambridge and helping to establish cooperation across a network of more than 100 libraries in the 800-year-old University.

Dartmouth College, Associate Librarian for Access and Collection Strategies Page 4 A graduate of the University of British Columbia, where she majored in English and German, Mehrer earned a master's in English from Queen's University Belfast, a postgraduate diploma in library and information studies from the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, an executive MBA from Queen's University Belfast, and a master of arts from Cambridge. She participated in the Future Leaders Program through the Leadership Foundation for Higher Education in the UK, and is a 2014 fellow of the Leading Change Institute in Washington, D.C. Strategic Direction The Library s current strategic framework (Dartmouth College Library: Strategic Thinking 2015-2020) was developed under the leadership of Dean Jeffrey Horrell, who retired in June 2016 after 11 years of service. His successor, Dean Sue Mehrer, has partnered with library staff and faculty to focus on key priorities within the current framework: Collaborate with faculty and key stakeholders to enhance and support new modes of scholarship, applied practice and research innovation at Dartmouth; Lead on the development and use of tools and services for the creation, dissemination, discovery, and preservation of Dartmouth research and collections; Partner with students, faculty, and other strategic partners on curriculum design and teaching to enrich Dartmouth s teacher/scholar model through the innovative use of library resources and expertise; Connect students and faculty with resources at the point of need, anytime, anywhere through enhanced discovery tools; Develop digital library environments for collaborative interaction that meet the needs of 21st century scholars; Provide inspiring and inclusive learning environments and staff expertise, both centrally and in strategically located library hubs across campus; Contribute to global scholarship through our unique collections, the Dartmouth Digital Library and Dartmouth Digital Learning Initiatives; Empower library staff to engage in new roles to enrich Dartmouth s teaching, learning and research initiatives, and; Attract new philanthropic and grant funding in support of strategic priorities. These priorities will guide the work of the Library in both the short- and long-term, allowing the staff to concentrate their efforts on the most critical aspects of the Library s mission. Role of the Associate Librarian for Access and Collection Strategies In this newly envisioned position, the Associate Librarian will design and enact bold and creative strategies for further expanding the resources available to Dartmouth s outstanding faculty and students. The Associate Librarian will manage cultural and practical changes to facilitate a pioneering, access-driven approach to collection development. To accomplish this goal, s/he will build a strong understanding of this philosophy both internally and externally, identify new and emerging open-access and digital resources of value to the College, seek out additional mutually

Dartmouth College, Associate Librarian for Access and Collection Strategies Page 5 beneficial partnerships with other institutions, and overall work proactively to expand the depth and breadth of the information accessible to Dartmouth s constituents. The Associate Librarian will report directly to Dean Sue Mehrer. The Dean is in the process of building her senior leadership team, and is seeking energetic, collaborative, and innovative senior library colleagues to work closely with her and each other on matters of overall library strategy. Once complete, the senior leadership team will contain three other members: the Associate Librarian for Digital Strategies, the Associate Librarian for Research and Learning, and the Director of Management Services. The significant resources overseen by the Associate Librarian include a current collection of nearly 5 million items, both physical and online. As an active partner in the Ivy Plus group, Dartmouth also provides its library users with access to BorrowDirect s federated union catalog of approximately 70 million volumes. The Associate Librarian manages a $12 million collections budget, which includes funding from the three professional schools. The Associate Librarian will also provide strategic leadership for the following divisions: Access and Delivery Services Acquisitions and Collection Assessment Services Cataloging and Metadata Services Preservation Services Records Management Approximately 70 FTE s of experienced and talented personnel currently work within the divisions listed above and the heads of each area comprise the Associate Librarian s direct reports. Opportunities and Challenges The new Associate Librarian for Access and Collection Strategies will be expected to embrace the following: Strategic Planning Leads long-range planning to develop and maintain enduring, accessible collections and information resources in support of Dartmouth s research, teaching, learning, and outreach goals. Together with the Associate Librarian for Research and Learning, provides guidance and frameworks that will ensure a holistic approach to scholarly resources across the developing publishing landscape and the full research life cycle. Collaborate with the Associate Librarian for Digital Strategies to develop innovative methods of resource discovery and use of digital collections. Directs evaluation strategies in order to ensure that collections are a dynamic part of proactively aligning the Library s activities to the objectives and priorities of Dartmouth.

Dartmouth College, Associate Librarian for Access and Collection Strategies Page 6 Partners with key stakeholders to identify, develop and support emerging local collection priorities and to build on existing internal and external collaborations. Provides direction for the expansion and development of resource sharing initiatives. Contributes to the development of programs to manage digitized and born-digital materials across their life cycle. Oversees all collection activities related to the general, special, and archival collections as well as records management. Sets priorities for system wide collection management activities such as reformatting, deaccessioning, and transferring low use materials to off-site facilities. Leadership Leads the Library s access and collections programs including: acquisitions, resource licensing, cataloging and metadata creation, collection assessment, access and delivery, preservation, conservation, and reformatting, and management of College records. Inspires a team of creative and dedicated library staff to develop and provide effective access and collection services for library users on and off campus. Fosters an environment that supports creativity, innovation, risk taking, and continuous program assessment. Directly supervises, provides leadership, and sets priorities consistent with Library and Dartmouth goals for direct reports. Leads the Library s collections development and management program; in conjunction with the Associate Librarian for Research and Learning develops mechanisms to facilitate joinedup approaches to library liaison and collection development work. Partnerships As the principal liaison, represents the Library as an active partner in consortia and regional, national, and international collection programs. Plans and executes joint collection development, access, management and resource sharing programs and manages effective working relationships with peer institutions. Explore new partnerships in support of Dartmouth s mission and goals. Budget & Finance Strategically allocates annual budgets and manages collections related general funds and restricted funds aligned to strategic objectives and priorities and compliant with Dartmouth policy and practice. Assesses and evaluates the effectiveness of the collections program and allocates resources to meet the research, teaching and learning needs of the Dartmouth community. Negotiates financial, collaborative, and consortial arrangements to the best advantage of the Library and Dartmouth. Identifies grant funding opportunities to advance stated goals. Contributes to the Library s fundraising and development agenda.

Dartmouth College, Associate Librarian for Access and Collection Strategies Page 7 Qualities and Qualifications The ideal candidate will embody an energetic, creative, and forward-thinking approach to the future of collections and access management. In addition, s/he will will possess an ALA-accredited Master s degree in library or information science, or the equivalent combination of education and experience, as well as many of the following traits and experiences: Skills & Knowledge Demonstrated ability to provide strategic leadership, vision and direction in a complex organization. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to define and articulate goals, set priorities, and evaluate impact and results. Demonstrated project management, analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated knowledge of best practices and current trends in both digital and physical resource management and operations. Experience with collaborative collection development and network level collection programs. Knowledge of developments and issues in scholarly communications as these impact on long-term collection strategies. Ability to thrive in an environment of change, and to foster that resilience in others. Ability to work collaboratively in a complex environment. Familiarity with emerging trends in integrated library systems and information management technologies and discovery. Understanding of intellectual property issues and their impacts on access to information. Familiarity with trends in preservation and conservation with particular emphasis on digital preservation. Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community. Experience Progressively responsible experience in academic or research libraries, including substantial experience in supervision and management. Experience working with key stakeholders in planning and delivery of user-centered collections and services. Demonstrated experience in building effective partnerships and working collaboratively with key partners internally and externally. Experience with administrative activities in academic libraries, including developing and tracking budgets, developing user or staff policies, and tracking and analyzing assessment or other data sources as part of program assessment. Experience of obtaining grant funding and managing grant funded projects highly desirable.

Dartmouth College, Associate Librarian for Access and Collection Strategies Page 8 Contact Please send nominations, applications, and queries in confidence and electronically to: Sue May, Partner Matthew Bunting, Managing Associate Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates, LP DartmouthCollections@storbecksearch.com Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.