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The Arizona State University (ASU) Library seeks a highly qualified and experienced leader for the position of Associate University Librarian (AUL) for Digital Strategies and Services. The core responsibility of the AUL is to provide unified strategic vision, strategic leadership, effective coordination, and management for teams, products, and development to support and advance the learning, teaching, and research activities of America’s most innovative university. The position will be available as early as Spring 2025.

The AUL will lead a newly reconfigured directorate to help shape a future-forward digital culture at ASU Library by leveraging a deep understanding of libraries, library services, and library ambitions and how they are supported by library digital systems, educational technology, software development, implementation, and usage combined with empathetic leadership and the ability to foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Additionally, as a member of the Librar­y Management Group, reporting to the University Librarian, the AUL will also contribute to the success of the ASU Library through high-level participation in university and library planning, policymaking, and goal setting.

Academic Search is assisting Arizona State University in this search. Applications, nominations and expressions of interest may be submitted in confidence to ASU-AULDSS@academicsearch.org. When submitting a nomination, please include the nominee’s name, position, institution, and email address.

Confidential conversations about this opportunity may be arranged by contacting Dr. Eric Richtmyer at eric.richtmyer@academicsearch.org or by phone at 202-332-4049. For more information about the institution, position, responsibilities, and application process, please download the full position profile from the Academic Search website.

For full consideration by the search committee, applicant materials should be submitted by Monday, October 7, 2024. Additional information about the University may be found at www.asu.edu.

A background check is a requirement for employment. Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. See https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html and https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/.

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