Job Posting: Director of Collection Management Services

[Sarah Gordon]

The University of Vermont (UVM) Libraries seek an experienced, collaborative and forward-thinking professional to serve as director of Collection Management Services (CMS). The director provides visionary leadership, fosters a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, facilitates communication and collaboration, supports and mentors staff, and anticipates and advocates for the information needs of our varied user communities.

Priorities include enacting a unified collections management strategy encompassing the work of multiple library units; overseeing the consolidation of collections budgets and decision-making across the UVM Libraries; building consensus around strategic decisions regarding content licensing; formulating a vision for cataloging and metadata services with an awareness of new developments and changes in the field; supporting opportunities for cooperative collection-building, archiving, and collection-management afforded by UVM’s membership in the Boston Library Consortium (BLC) Network Zone; attending to the professional development of direct reports and creating plans for continuous learning; and nurturing an atmosphere of collegiality and respect within the CMS Department and throughout the Libraries.

We seek candidates well versed in and committed to open-access publishing initiatives and to evolving models for producing and disseminating information. They should be familiar with best practices in the management of institutional and disciplinary repositories and eager to collaborate with fellow faculty with expertise in scholarly communications and data services. Candidates should be skilled at gathering and interpreting data to inform collection development policies and practices.

Appointment, Salary, Benefits

The Director has a primary appointment as an academic administrator and a secondary appointment as a Library Faculty member. Library Directors have a record of librarianship, scholarship, and service appropriate for an appointment at the rank of Library Associate Professor or above. Rank recommendation at time of initial hire will be based upon review of candidate’s previous experience (detailed in CV). At the rank of Library Associate Professor or higher, the finalist must go through an expedited promotion process after hire to be appointed at this rank. Librarians at the University of Vermont hold faculty appointments without tenure. As such, librarians are expected to perform in three areas: Educational Mission (Librarianship), Scholarly and Creative Activity, and Service.

The salary range for this position is $100,000 – $130,000. Library Faculty are not eligible for tenure. Generous benefits package includes TIAA/CREF (or alternative plan), managed health care plan, professional development funds, and 22 days of annual leave.

Our Common Ground Values Statement:

As part of your application, provide a statement on how, as a faculty member and director of the Collection Management Services department, you would enhance the impact of Our Common Ground Values at UVM, and among the populations we serve.

Application Information:

For further details about responsibilities, required qualifications, and to apply online, please visit our website at: http://www.uvmjobs.com. In addition to the online application, candidates are required to submit the following documents: cover letter, a complete curriculum vitae, an Our Common Ground value statement, and a list of three professional references who can speak to issues related to academic rank.

The search will remain open until the position is filled. For best consideration, complete applications should be received no later than Monday, July 13, 2026. For additional information, please contact search chair Bridget Burke, bridge...@uvm.edu. Employment is subject to a successful background check.