Head of Collections and Scholarship

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON AND THE UW LIBRARIES Serving the three University of Washington campuses—Seattle, Bothell, and Tacoma—the UW Libraries is an integral partner in the education, research, clinical care, and service mission of the University. Beyond the strength of its extensive collections and digital resources, the Libraries is recognized for its excellent programs and services, innovative learning and research spaces, faculty partnerships, global reach, assessment efforts and diverse award-winning staff. The Libraries is committed to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism into all aspects of our work and organizational culture. UW TACOMA LIBRARY The UW Tacoma Library engages in the full spectrum of scholarly and teaching activities for the University of Washington Tacoma campus. As such, the UW Tacoma Library plays an essential role in the learning, teaching, research, and community partnership work of the University through access, collections, consultations, digital scholarship support, events, instruction, reference, and technology. UW Tacoma librarians work in a matrixed model in which all librarians carry responsibility for a single area of library work, but also contribute to all areas of the library. The UW Tacoma Library aspires to be a catalyst for UW Tacoma, with agile and innovative approaches to meeting the changing needs of our students, faculty, and community. UW TACOMA One of three campuses of the University of Washington, UW Tacoma is an urban-serving university dedicated to high quality teaching and research, and to participating in the educational, cultural, and economic development of the South Puget Sound. Located largely in renovated historical buildings in Tacoma’s downtown warehouse district, UW Tacoma serves students from diverse racial/ethnic and cultural populations. UW Tacoma’s commitment to equity and inclusion is central to maintaining an atmosphere wherein students, staff, faculty, and residents find abundant opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth. UW Tacoma has expertise in interdisciplinary research and teaching. Our campus provides a unique environment for the development of creative teaching, research and community collaborations. Learn more about UW Tacoma. THE POSITION Reporting to the Associate Dean for the UW Tacoma Library, the Head of Collections and Scholarship manages all aspects of the UWT Library collections. The successful candidate will be energized by working in a collaborative, team-based environment with colleagues who are passionate about helping all of our students succeed. The Head of Collections and Scholarship develops and nurtures strategic partnerships across the Tacoma campus and within the UW Libraries to develop and manage curriculum-informed collections for the UWT campus. The successful candidate is a creative librarian who is excited by developing diverse and user-responsive collections. The Head of Collections and Scholarship will serve as a subject liaison to one or more academic departments, colleges, or schools. The successful candidate will have the ability to thrive in a future-oriented Libraries environment, and to respond effectively to changing needs and priorities. This is a full-time position with a flexible start date. This position is not tenure eligible. This position is represented by SEIU 925 – Libraries. Please see the SEIU 925 UW Libraries 2023-2026 collective bargaining agreement for the Librarian promotion process. This position is eligible for hybrid work (on campus and remote). SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Leads all aspects of the Library’s collection services, to include collection development, management, processing, weeding, and physical and digital space management, as well as training, mentoring, and collaborating with subject librarians and technical staff.
• Leads the Library’s efforts in assessing collections to guide the Library’s use of resources to effectively and appropriately respond to campus instruction and scholarship needs.
• Manages, assesses, and makes recommendations on the Library collections’ budget, including fund allocation to subject librarians.
• Represents UW Tacoma Library on tri-campus strategic collections initiatives. Serves as the UW Tacoma representative on the tri-campus fund managers group.
• Supervises one or more librarians, professional staff, and/or classified staff.
• Serves as a subject liaison to one or more academic departments, colleges, or schools providing reference and instruction services. Specific areas will be determined in conversation with the successful candidate and unit needs.
• Manages and leads the institutional repository for UW Tacoma.
• Engages in the full range of reference and instruction services to University of Washington Tacoma students, faculty and staff.
• Serves on the UWT Library leadership committee as well as other relevant UWT Library and UWT campus committees.

RANK Position will be at the rank of Senior Assistant Librarian or Associate Librarian, depending on qualifications and background. See the Rank, Status, Initial Appointments, Renewal of Appointments and Promotions of UW Libraries Librarians article in the SEIU 925 UW Libraries 2023-2026 collective bargaining agreement for librarian rank appointment criteria. BENEFITS Librarians are academic personnel and participate in the UW Retirement Plan (UWRP) or the state’s Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Plan 3. This is a full-time, 12-month appointment. Vacation is accrued at the rate of 26 working days per year; sick leave at the rate of 12 working days per year. No state or local income tax. A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found on our Benefits page. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits. SALARY The base salary range for this position will be $6,450-$7,500 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. Other compensation associated with this position may include a moving allowance. QUALIFICATIONS Required

• Graduate degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association or an equivalent graduate library science/information studies degree.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and a more socially just society and understanding of the contributions a diverse workforce brings to the workplace.
• Minimum of two years of post-MLS/MLIS professional librarian experience.
• At least one year’s experience managing complex budgets in libraries or other fields.
• Evidence of the ability to work with a diverse set of colleagues and external stakeholders in a rapidly changing environment where consultation, collaboration, and cooperation are valued and essential.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage collections.
• Experience or interest in directing the work of others.

Preferred

• Experience working in academic libraries.
• Experience with reference or information literacy, and a commitment to a student-centered teaching philosophy.
• Experience managing a library collection budget.
• Interest or experience in developing culturally responsive and/or teaching collections.

ANTICIPATED START DATE While we hope to fill the position in Summer/Fall Quarter 2024, we are happy to work with the successful candidate to explore opportunities for an earlier or later start date. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Applications received by 8:59 PDT/11:59 EDT p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, will receive priority review. Applications received after this date will be reviewed on a rolling biweekly basis at the discretion of the unit. Apply through Interfolio. The following documents are required as part of your application for this vacancy:

• Cover letter (addressed to Laura Lillard, Director, Libraries Human Resources)
• Curriculum vitae or resume (include a telephone number, mailing address, and email address)
• List of three references who are knowledgeable of your qualifications for this position, one of which must be your current supervisor (include telephone numbers, mailing addresses, and email addresses, and specify current supervisor)
• Equity Diversity Inclusion Accessibility (EDIA) Statement*

* UW Libraries Equity Diversity Inclusion Accessibility (EDIA) Statement Guidelines Equity is a core value of the UW Libraries and an integral component of the Libraries 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. We aspire to become a truly inclusive and equitable organization. We actively support the University in sustaining diversity, creating inclusive experiences for the UW community, and confronting institutional bias and structural racism. In your application, please include a separate statement of no more than 300 words that describes your potential or experience to support and contribute to the Libraries’ commitment to providing equitable services and resources to all people, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status. Learn more about the University of Washington. For questions about this position, or questions regarding potential disability accommodations, please contact Laura Lillard at libjobs@uw.edu.

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