University of California Berkeley
Application Deadline: Open until filled
The UC Berkeley Library is seeking a dynamic and collaborative leader to manage and grow the digital initiatives portfolio. The Associate University Librarian (AUL) for Digital Initiatives and Information Technology also serves as the Associate CIO for the UC Berkeley Library. This person will lead the Library’s rapidly expanding Digital Lifecycle Program (DLP), the Library IT department, Data Science Services, the Assessment Program, and Resource Sharing Services in support of the University of California, Berkeley’s world-renowned culture of research and innovation. The Library is looking for a leader with proven experience, bold ideas, and the confidence and political acumen to execute them.
As part of the Library Cabinet the AUL will work closely with the University Librarian and all members of the Cabinet to help set the Library’s strategic goals, priorities, and policies. The AUL will work collaboratively to manage the execution of initiatives in their portfolio and those that span across the organization in service of the Library’s mission and its vision to “be a leader and partner in creating and implementing ideas and services that advance research, teaching, and learning.” The AUL will manage a budget of $5 million annual operating costs and a total staff size of 75 FTE.
The AUL will be a user focused, knowledgeable thought leader and partner in the creative opportunities of current and emerging technologies to advance discovery and access of library resources and services. They will play a vital role in advancing the Library’s use of emerging technologies, including generative AI technologies. The AUL will serve as the Library’s representative on campus, national, and international initiatives around the use of emerging technologies in libraries. This is a tremendous opportunity for the right visionary leader.
The AUL’s portfolio encompasses both traditional and new systems and services. The leadership team identifies and solves the most complex operational and strategic problems that confront the Library. The AUL will work closely with other Library leaders on a variety of services, including building a network of support for innovative digital scholarship; rapidly expanding digital collections; improving the findability and usability of scholarly resources; ensuring long-term preservation of digital materials; and influencing technology-rich spaces and programs such as those at Berkeley’s undergraduate library, including the Center for Connected Learning.