Director, Special Research Collections

Director, Special Research CollectionsPOSITION OVERVIEWPosition title: Director, Special Research CollectionsSalary range: Please see Table 26A for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $70,635 - $152,955.Percent time: 100%Anticipated start: September 2024Position duration: Potential Career StatusAPPLICATION WINDOWOpen date: April 4, 2024Next review date: Friday, May 17, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.Final date: Friday, Oct 4, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.POSITION DESCRIPTIONThe University of California (UC), Santa Barbara, is one of ten campuses that comprise the University of California system and is a member of the Association of American Universities. In addition, UC Santa Barbara is a member of the Association of Research Libraries. The expected effective date of this position is September 2024.POSITION RESPONSIBILITIESReporting to the Associate University Librarian for Research Resources and Scholarly Communication, the Director of Special Research Collections (SRC) provides leadership for SRC collections, programs, curators, and staff. The Director leads a unit that operates at the highest levels of excellence with transparency, commitment to ethical practice in decision-making, and a strong ethos of responsible stewardship of special research collections and archives. The Director promotes a workplace culture that is fulfilling, productive, empowering, and mutually respectful.Responsibilities include:Establishing priorities and guidelines for the ongoing work of SRC curators and staff engaged in responsible curation, stewardship, preservation, and providing timely access to special research collections.Managing hiring, supervision, training, coaching, and professional guidance to direct reports.Providing leadership in planning and managing SRC collection development, public services, and space management.Articulating departmental policies and procedures and is responsible for the ongoing evaluation of SRC activities.Using data and assessment to support evidence-based changes to collections and services.Ensuring SRC personnel have the skills and tools necessary for supporting 21st-century special collections activities and services.Managing the departmental budget, including the base collections budget, endowments, budgets for grant-funded projects, and student staffing.Developing and identifying fundraising opportunities for establishing and growing endowments, gifts, support for collections, and funding projects.Collaborating with Library stakeholders to organize, manage, and spearhead events, donor recognition events, and exhibition openings.Establishing and sustaining faculty relationships conducive to developing premier research collections and supporting public services.Building collaborative relationships with stakeholders across the UCSB Library.Representing the UCSB Library on UC system-wide committees and ad-hoc groups related to special collections and archives.Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service as appropriate to the position.ABOUT THE LIBRARYIndividually and collectively, the University of California libraries provide access to the world’s knowledge for the UC campuses and the communities they serve. The University of California has a deep commitment to its leadership role in transforming archival practice toward greater openness and responsible stewardship of special research collections and archival content.SALARY AND BENEFITSSalary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Librarians at the University of California, Santa Barbara, are professional academic appointees who accrue vacation at the rate of two days per month and sick leave at the rate of one day per month. The University has excellent retirement plans and a selection of group health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.QUALIFICATIONSBasic qualifications (required at time of application)Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent international institution, with coursework in archives and/or special collections, OR comparable advanced degree with five years experience in special collections in an academic research library.At least two years experience managing library staff.At least two years of professional experience in special collections and archives.Additional qualifications (required at time of start)Excellent written communication skills as evidenced by submitted materials, including the CV, cover letter, and optional statement of contributions to diversity.Preferred qualificationsKnowledge of current and emerging trends, issues, workflows, standards, and best practices in archives and special collections.APPLICATION REQUIREMENTSDocument requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service. (Optional)Reference requirements2-3 required (contact information only). References will only be contacted for the finalist.

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