Head of Collections and Resource Description

Are you interested in managing a $9.5M collections portfolio and resource description services?  The Collections and Scholarly Communication Division at the J. Willard Marriott Library seeks a process-oriented, customer-focused, analytical, and fiscally responsible individual to lead the Collections and Resource Description unit. The Head of Collections & Resource Description manages the library’s vast portfolio of information resources.  This position collaborates across the Libraries and with content providers and stakeholders to acquire, manage, describe, and ensure access to information resources in supporting the teaching and research mission of the University of Utah. Additionally, the position provides administrative leadership for collection management for the Utah Academic Library Consortium (UALC).  The UALC is a statewide consortium of public and private institutions across Utah engaged in cooperative resource purchasing and sharing.  Additionally, the J. Willard Marriott Library participates as a member of the Center for Research Libraries and the Greater Western Library Alliance, a consortium of research libraries in the Western and Central United States. As the University embarks upon new strategic directions, this is an exciting time at the University of Utah.

Relocation to the Salt Lake City, Utah area is required and will be financially supported by house hunting and moving allowances. This position is currently designed as a hybrid of on-campus and remote work. The telecommuting arrangement will be based on the position's needs and authorized at the Associate Dean’s discretion.

Information and Inquiries: This faculty search is being managed in partnership with Summit Search Solutions, Inc. To learn more about the position or share a nomination, please contact Lyndi Hewitt at lhewitt@summitsearchsolutions.com or by phone at 615-423-0525. You may also contact Melanie Hawks, Marriott Library Assistant Dean for Organizational Development, at melanie.hawks@utah.edu. Additional information about the application process can be found at https://lib.utah.edu/faculty-faq.php.