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Dean, Olin Library

Dean, Olin Library

Rollins College Job Location: Florida Apply By: Open until filled Date Created: 09-12-2022

Dean, Olin Library

Rollins College

Winter Park, Florida

  Rollins College seeks a collaborative leader to serve as its next Dean of the Olin Library. The College library of the 21st century must be more than a repository of information, but a place where knowledge is created. Rollins seeks a seasoned manager and visionary leader who sees the future of academic libraries and will propel an already strong library forward while maintaining a high quality of service. The new Dean will lead the Library as the intellectual and community hub of campus during a critical time at the College.   The Dean will join a highly respected institution with great aspirations for the future. Situated on a beautiful and gracious campus, the Rollins brand is interpersonal delivery. This Dean will join an ambitious institution boldly moving forward. Reporting to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, the Dean holds an administrative position with tenure or tenure-track faculty status and directly supervises four department heads and the Olin Office & Facilities Coordinator. The Dean will lead a talented and dedicated team of 23 faculty and staff who lead library information services and tutoring and writing services for the Rollins community.   The ideal candidate will have a track record of progressive experience and demonstrated success leading a library, managing a diverse group of faculty and staff, a history of mentorship and a mindset of partnering and building welcoming relationships. They must have a strong sense of the role of libraries in the evolving world of knowledge creation and collection, and the overarching challenges and opportunities including issues of space and facilities, emerging technologies and digital content, preservation of archival materials, and decolonization and diversification of collections. The Dean should be highly student-centered and therefore actively visible across campus, accessible, and passionate about the role contemporary libraries play in the student experience. They must also have experience supporting faculty in accessing materials, publishing, conducting research, and utilizing innovative pedagogies. The Dean should have a track record of inspiring and bringing together a team of both faculty and staff while placing a high value on professional development. They should be an excellent communicator who builds a data-informed culture. Above all, the ideal candidate must embody a deep commitment to diversity to drive the work of the library to ever increasing inclusivity, an appreciation for liberal education, and support the values and missions of Rollins College.  

Inquiries, nominations, and/or applications should be directed in confidence to:

Jackie Mildner, Partner

Alexandra Lolavar, Associate

Isaacson, Miller

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