[Metadatalibrarians] Job Opportunity: AssociateUniversity Librarian for Scholarly Communication and Technologies

[Velez, Lucy]

*Associate University Librarian for Scholarly Communication and
Technologies*



*Position Summary**: *NJIT University Library seeks a collaborative,
creative, forward-thinking leader to serve as an Associate University
Librarian for Scholarly Communication and Technologies (AUL).  Reporting to
the University Librarian, the AUL has the overall responsibility for
library technology (applications and systems), digital services (creation,
curation, and preservation), and scholarly communication services (digital
scholarship, open educational resources, open access/education and research
data management), including oversight for a team of librarians and staff.
The AUL ensures the technology portfolio of the university library is
responsive to the needs of the students, faculty, staff, and stakeholders.
The AUL is expected to participate actively in strategic planning, policy
development, budget planning, communication, and assessment of the library
operations to increase operational effectiveness; and thinking openly and
collaboratively to produce new library initiatives that support student
learning and faculty teaching and research.

*Qualifications Summary**: *The ideal candidate must possess a Master’s
degree in library or information sciences from an ALA-accredited
institution or its equivalent; a minimum of five (5) years of progressively
responsible experience in areas related to this position, at least two (2)
years of which must include administration/management and working with
library systems. The candidate must have demonstrated experience with
library management systems including discovery systems, web and access
services, digital repositories, digital data creation, curation and
preservation, scholarly communication and research data management.
Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills;
well-developed assessment and analytical skills and the ability to
anticipate and adapt to priorities and the changing needs of an academic
library. Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the
ability to carry out projects in a timely manner and ability to manage
concurrent tasks; and demonstrated ability to work effectively with
faculty, staff, and students in a multicultural and diverse environment.

*Library Profile**: *The Robert W. Van Houten Library, NJIT’s university
library, houses a core collection of print books, group study rooms and has
an Information Commons computer lab with more than 120 computer
workstations and wireless access throughout the building. The Barbara and
Leonard Littman Architecture and Design Library, a branch of the university
library, maintains a core collection of architecture, art and design
resources.  The university libraries operate with a budget of $4.5 million
and spend over 94% of the materials budget to acquire electronic resources
for anytime, anywhere access. A diverse staff of 24, who are committed to
developing innovations in access services, information literacy and digital
initiatives. The collection comprises over 390,000 volumes with 34
full-text databases, over 63,000 unique electronic journals, 185,000 ebooks
and 223,000 physical holdings. The Libraries support six colleges, 125
undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including 19 PhD programs.  The
Libraries use Ex Libris Alma and Primo Discovery, OCLC, ILLiad and
RapidILL, and Digital Commons.

*NJIT Profile*: As New Jersey’s public polytechnic university, NJIT
prepares students to become leader in the technology-dependent economy of
the 21st century. NJIT’s multidisciplinary curriculum and
computing-intensive approach to education provide technological
proficiency, business acumen, and leadership skills. NJIT is rated an “R1”
research university by the Carnegie Classification®, which indicates the
highest level of research activity. NJIT conducts approximately $170
million in research activity each year and has a $2.8 billion annual
economic impact on the State of New Jersey. NJIT is ranked #1 nationally by
*Forbes* for the upward economic mobility of its lowest-income students and
is ranked 43rd out of more than 4,000 colleges and universities for the
mid-career earnings of graduates, according to *PayScale.com*. The *U.S.
News and World Report* also ranked NJIT as one of the top 100 national
universities.

*Application Procedures**:*

Employment at NJIT is subject to the provisions of New Jersey First Act
which mandates new employees, who are not NJ residents, to establish
primary residence in New Jersey within one year of their appointment to
certain positions.

To apply, please visit
https://njit.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=1&id=2058.

Please submit (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) contact
information for three references. Review of applications commences
immediately and the search will remain open until the position is filled.

As an EEO employer NJIT is committed to building a diverse and inclusive
teaching, research, and working environment and strongly encourages
applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and
women.