What are the responsibilities and job description for the University Librarian position at Georgetown University?
Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.
Requirements
Georgetown University provides students with a world-class learning experience grounded in the tenet cura personalis—care for the whole person. Ranked 24th among national universities by U.S. News and World Report, the University enrolls over 20,000 students from all 50 states and more than 150 countries. Georgetown offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees, as well as programs and certificates, through the College of Arts & Sciences, the McDonough School of Business, the Walsh School of Foreign Service, the Georgetown University Law Center, the Graduate School, the School of Medicine, the School of Health, the School of Nursing, the School of Continuing Studies, the McCourt School of Public Policy, and the Earth Commons (Georgetown's Institute for Environment and Sustainability).
Reporting to the Provost, the University Librarian works with colleagues within the Library, across the institution, and beyond to articulate a vision and chart a course for the future, attending to collections, services, space, and organizational development. The Georgetown University Library holds 4.2 million print and electronic resources as well as extensive collections of manuscripts and rare books, audio-visual materials, microforms, graphics, and government documents. The University Librarian is the chief administrative officer for the Georgetown University Library and is responsible for its operational areas and functions, including development and curation of collections; coordination and delivery of library services; and management of staff, budgets, and facilities. The University Librarian also plays an important external role, championing and broadcasting the work of the library; engaging with faculty, students, and administration; fundraising with public and private sectors in support of library programs; and working collaboratively with the colleagues in the profession.
Georgetown seeks an individual with a record of inspiring leadership; a vision that embraces and meets the challenges presented by a rapidly changing information and technological environment; tactical and operational abilities to execute on that vision; and the management skills to lead and develop a talented diverse workforce and maximize the Library's financial and human resources. The ideal candidate will bring to the role significant experience and perspective in leading a research library, nuanced understanding of the scholarly ecosystem in which academic research libraries operate, and a strategic mindset about the opportunities that libraries must seize.
Requirements And Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess credentials appropriate to the leadership of a modern research-intensive library and a record of accomplishment in an academic discipline and/or library/information science. An advanced degree in library science and/or other graduate degree is strongly preferred. In addition, the successful candidate will possess many, if not all, of the following qualifications, professional experiences, and personal qualities:
This position has been designated as On Campus with offices on the Hilltop Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-
designation.
Inquiries, nominations/referrals, and applications, including a curriculum vitae and letter of interest, should be sent electronically and in confidence to:
Anita Tien, Partner
Andy Marshall, Managing Associate
Christina Errico, Senior Search Coordinator
Isaacson, Miller
Georgetown University, University Librarian
Current Georgetown Employees
If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS (gms.georgetown.edu) using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.
Submission Guidelines
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.
Need Assistance
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.
Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.
EEO Statement
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.
Current Georgetown Employees
If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS https://gms.georgetown.edu/ using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.
Submission Guidelines
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a cover letter and resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. These documents are not kept on file for future positions.
Need Assistance
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click https://ideaa.georgetown.edu/ada for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.
Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website https://georgetownworks.georgetown.edu/
EEO Statement
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
Requirements
Georgetown University provides students with a world-class learning experience grounded in the tenet cura personalis—care for the whole person. Ranked 24th among national universities by U.S. News and World Report, the University enrolls over 20,000 students from all 50 states and more than 150 countries. Georgetown offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees, as well as programs and certificates, through the College of Arts & Sciences, the McDonough School of Business, the Walsh School of Foreign Service, the Georgetown University Law Center, the Graduate School, the School of Medicine, the School of Health, the School of Nursing, the School of Continuing Studies, the McCourt School of Public Policy, and the Earth Commons (Georgetown's Institute for Environment and Sustainability).
Reporting to the Provost, the University Librarian works with colleagues within the Library, across the institution, and beyond to articulate a vision and chart a course for the future, attending to collections, services, space, and organizational development. The Georgetown University Library holds 4.2 million print and electronic resources as well as extensive collections of manuscripts and rare books, audio-visual materials, microforms, graphics, and government documents. The University Librarian is the chief administrative officer for the Georgetown University Library and is responsible for its operational areas and functions, including development and curation of collections; coordination and delivery of library services; and management of staff, budgets, and facilities. The University Librarian also plays an important external role, championing and broadcasting the work of the library; engaging with faculty, students, and administration; fundraising with public and private sectors in support of library programs; and working collaboratively with the colleagues in the profession.
Georgetown seeks an individual with a record of inspiring leadership; a vision that embraces and meets the challenges presented by a rapidly changing information and technological environment; tactical and operational abilities to execute on that vision; and the management skills to lead and develop a talented diverse workforce and maximize the Library's financial and human resources. The ideal candidate will bring to the role significant experience and perspective in leading a research library, nuanced understanding of the scholarly ecosystem in which academic research libraries operate, and a strategic mindset about the opportunities that libraries must seize.
Requirements And Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess credentials appropriate to the leadership of a modern research-intensive library and a record of accomplishment in an academic discipline and/or library/information science. An advanced degree in library science and/or other graduate degree is strongly preferred. In addition, the successful candidate will possess many, if not all, of the following qualifications, professional experiences, and personal qualities:
- Demonstrated leadership experience in academic scholarly communities and proven managerial ability in a complex organizational setting
- Ability to articulate a vision and provide strategic direction in a rapidly changing information environment
- An understanding of the major challenges facing academic research libraries today, such as collection development, new trends in publishing, artificial intelligence, media, and other technology integration, space planning, and the need for effective staff and organizational development to support rapidly changing user needs and expectations
- Knowledge of trends and practices in teaching and scholarly research, including open access, open-educational resources, and scholarly publishing reform
- Awareness of existing and emerging technologies that have the potential to transform the way information is gathered, made, disseminated, used, and stored, and demonstrated ability to discern those with strategic importance to the institution
- Demonstrated ability to represent the library externally and effectively articulate the goals, values, and vision of the library in such a way that builds relationships and deepens financial support for the library
- Experience in strategic planning, space planning, assessment, budget management, and resource allocation
- Sensitivity to issues of shared governance and recognition of the need to reach out to faculty and students for feedback
- An appreciation of Jesuit values, which include a commitment to social justice and global engagement, alongside rigorous intellectual discovery
- Evidence of strong interpersonal skills: to work collegially, to write and speak effectively, to attract and mobilize support, to inspire confidence and trust, to navigate intercultural differences with understanding and skill, and to maintain a positive and empowering work culture
This position has been designated as On Campus with offices on the Hilltop Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-
designation.
Inquiries, nominations/referrals, and applications, including a curriculum vitae and letter of interest, should be sent electronically and in confidence to:
Anita Tien, Partner
Andy Marshall, Managing Associate
Christina Errico, Senior Search Coordinator
Isaacson, Miller
Georgetown University, University Librarian
Current Georgetown Employees
If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS (gms.georgetown.edu) using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.
Submission Guidelines
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.
Need Assistance
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.
Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.
EEO Statement
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.
Current Georgetown Employees
If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS https://gms.georgetown.edu/ using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.
Submission Guidelines
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a cover letter and resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. These documents are not kept on file for future positions.
Need Assistance
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click https://ideaa.georgetown.edu/ada for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.
Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website https://georgetownworks.georgetown.edu/
EEO Statement
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
