Dean of University Libraries

Ball State University seeks a visionary, innovative leader committed to making a sustainable impact on student learning and faculty teaching and research to serve as the next dean of its University Libraries. Reporting directly to Provost Anand R. Marri, the next dean will champion the mission and strategic plan of Ball State's four library facilities and large material collections to advance an institutional commitment to the enduring values of excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusiveness, social responsibility, and gratitude.

The Dean of University Libraries will work with campus leaders to steward the impressive library collections, manage a major renovation planned for the Alexander M. Bracken Library, champion faculty, staff, and student success, and enhance community engagement. Ball State seeks in the next dean a leader with demonstrable thought leadership and visibility in the library community and a commitment to student success.

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Summit Search Solutions, Inc. is assisting Ball State University in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by October 15, 2024.

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At Ball State University, inclusiveness is one of the enduring values and informs all of our work. We define 'inclusiveness' as a commitment 'to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.' As such, this value incorporates a commitment to inclusive excellence and freedom of expression.

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The Dean of University Libraries is the chief administrative and budgetary officer of the libraries and reports to the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Dean is responsible for the administration of University Libraries and ensures inclusive access to collections, services, technologies, and spaces aligned to the mission of the Libraries and the curricular and research needs of Ball State University.

Earned MLS/ MLIS/ MIS master's degree from an ALA-accredited program.

A minimum of five years of increasingly responsible experience in an academic library, including significant administrative experience in budgetary and personnel areas; demonstrated skill in planning, leadership, and communications; significant experience with information consortia and other cooperative entities and with emerging information technologies and library systems.

Evidence of a strong commitment to the academic values of Ball State University and to support the libraries' programs in education, research, public service, and professional development.

Earned doctorate or second master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.

Innovative leadership in library applications; strong record of developing external budgetary resources in support of research, teaching, service, and professional growth opportunities; experience with student and faculty governance organizations and with community groups. Experience developing an organizational culture that promotes and values diversity, inclusion, and tolerance for ambiguity.

Associate Dean for Library Data and Discovery Solutions; Associate Dean for Research, Access, and Open Education; Associate Dean for Collection Resources Management; Senior Manager for Assessment, Planning and Outreach; Copyright and Scholarly Communications Manager; Financial and Business Services Manager; Secretary to Dean of University Libraries

Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master's, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.

University Libraries supports the University's mission and enduring values by creating transformative experiences for diverse communities of learners through excellent research assistance, dedicated study and learning spaces, innovative services and technologies discovery, the dissemination of scholarship, promotion of lifetime learning, and engagement with the surrounding community. University Libraries is an essential partner and effective leader in the success of Ball State students, the advancement of Ball State faculty and staff, and the progress of the wider East Central Indiana community. The Libraries innovates to connect people, cultures, and knowledge as a center for lifetime learning and a catalyst for new ideas and models for inclusive excellence, enriching a campus culture of inclusion, diversity, and equity at Ball State.

Two essential goals for University Libraries are to advance undergraduate excellence and innovation and to contribute to graduate education and lifetime learning. To achieve these goals, University Libraries engages students in the research and discovery process through access to scholarly resources, information, and digital literacy instruction that supports student research, community-engaged scholarship, and immersive learning projects. The Libraries helps prepare students for career success, civic engagement, and lifetime learning while striving to ensure the diversity, inclusivity, and equity of resources, services, and amenities provided for all students.

University Libraries also advances community engagement and facilitates scholarship among faculty and staff. To this end, University Libraries continuously expands its capacity to support the teaching and research needs of faculty and staff, preserve and make accessible physical research archives and collections of enduring value to the community, and engage in strategic partnerships in the community that foster civic engagement and community awareness and involvement through educational programming.

Finally, University Libraries strives in all efforts to increase institutional and inclusive excellence. University Libraries has worked to expand access to diverse resources and collections, and to offer programs and services with broad, inclusive goals. Library leadership uses data-informed decision making to enhance and continually improve the effectiveness of the Libraries' services, programs, collections, and spaces for the benefit of all.

Provide clear vision, strategic direction, and operational leadership for the Libraries to advance the university's teaching and learning mission and strategic initiatives, and community engagement endeavors; develop and implement library policies, practices, and programs that promote inclusivity and accessibility.

Lead the continuing transformation of the University Libraries into a center for student and faculty success, collaborating broadly to develop partnerships with other units and integrated services that promote research, scholarship, and academic excellence.

Effectively plan and administer the financial resources of the Libraries to provide access to scholarly collections and content, innovative technologies, information specialists,and collaborative and focused study spaces that meet the university's teaching, research, and learning needs.

Represent the university as necessary by providing leadership in communication and advancing the interests of University Libraries in university, local, state, national, and international contexts.

Demonstrate a proven ability to manage complex projects from inception to completion, including but not limited to major library renovation projects.

Serve as the University Libraries' liaison to university administrative offices and governance bodies.

Serve as a member of the Provost's Council and Academic Leadership Group.

Exercise full managerial responsibility for hiring of personnel, conduct and performance appraisal, compensation and educational/professional development of personnel for University Libraries.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Summit Search Solutions, Inc. is assisting Ball State University in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by October 15, 2024.

All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in this leadership profile.

Application materials should be submitted to Summit's candidate portal:

Senior Consultant

Summit Search Solutions, Inc.

615-423-0525