Director of Arts, Music, and Powell Libraries

Director of Arts, Music, and Powell Libraries Department: User Engagement Rank and Salary: Associate Librarian - Librarian ($70,635 - $152,955) Position Availability: Immediately Application deadline for first consideration: June 6, 2024   The UCLA Library seeks a dynamic, team-oriented leader to oversee research and teaching support efforts in Arts, Music, and Powell libraries. This includes managing three library locations, fostering strong relationships with the College, professional schools, and serving as an advocate for arts and music research practices, along with undergraduate needs in library decision-making. The position is one of three directors in the User Engagement division and works closely with their peers in a collaborative leadership environment. The incumbent will be joining UCLA Library at a time of opportunity with a new University Librarian and as the Library updates strategic goals in alignment with the new UCLA Strategic Plan (https://strategic-plan.ucla.edu).   Position Duties Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Teaching, Learning and Research, the incumbent is responsible for the following duties:  

• Lead planning and management of all aspects of the Arts, Music, and Powell (AMP) division, including coordination of the liaison, research support, instruction, and collection development programs, as well as spaces and other facilities projects.
• Manage the division budget (~$3.7 million) including collections, operations, student staffing, endowments, and other initiatives.
• Establish vision, priorities, and guidelines for the ongoing work of the division. Use data and assessment to support evidence-based changes to collections and services, including development of new services, as appropriate.
• Manage hiring, supervision, training, coaching, performance reviews, and professional guidance for 11 FTE librarians and 3 FTE professional staff.
• Write job descriptions and lead recruitment efforts for the division, in alignment with best practices for equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Analyze and develop recommendations related to staffing, equipment, and training.
• Collaborate with Unified Access Services to plan and execute facilities projects and upgrades.
• Build collaborative relationships across UCLA Library to execute excellent public services.
• Advocate for resources and staffing to support research and teaching in the arts, music, and in support of undergraduate curricula, such as General Education.
• Establish and sustain relationships with campus stakeholders such as the Undergraduate Research Centers, Undergraduate Writing Center, Undergraduate Education Initiatives, Teaching and Learning Center, and the leadership and faculty of Art and Architecture, Music, Theater, Film, and Television, and the College to ensure strong services engagement and ongoing partnerships.
• Collaborate with peers to establish and adhere to best practices in management, talent development, and public services delivery.
• Foster a creative, inclusive, team-oriented environment.
• Serve as a member of the Library’s Management Council and the User Engagement Leadership Council.
• Work closely with Library Development to identify and steward donors, collections, and endowed gift funds.

  Description of Unit User Engagement  (UE) unites public services librarians and staff across three major divisions (Sciences; Arts, Music, and Powell; and Management/Humanities and Social Sciences) and four functional teams (Collections; Outreach; Research; and Teaching and Learning) The UE group is a matrixed organization designed to enhance library services through a cross-disciplinary and cross-functional approach.   The Arts, Music, and Powell division unites librarians and staff from three library locations. The unit supports research and teaching in a wide variety of subjects and at all levels, including specialized collections and services for art, architecture, theater, film and television, music, musicology, and ethnomusicology. Powell Library collaborates with campus partners focusing on undergraduate education initiatives, which build foundational research and writing skills in student scholars. The team consists of 11 FTE librarians and 3 FTE professional staff.   Anyone wishing to be considered for this position should apply here: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09419

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