University Libraries, Associate Dean for Collection Strategy

Job Details

Position Details

Job Title
University Libraries, Associate Dean for Collection Strategy

Position Title
University Libraries, Associate Dean for Collection Strategy

Position Number

Job Category
University Faculty

Job Type
Full-Time

FLSA Status
Exempt

Campus
Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus

Location Code
LIBRARY - CUDAHY (02910A)

Department Name
LIBRARY - CUDAHY

Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
No

Duties and Responsibilities

Salary Range: $115,000 – $120,000
Benefits Information: https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/

Reporting to the Dean of Libraries, the Associate Dean for Collection Strategy is a senior member of the Libraries’ leadership team responsible for providing strategic vision, administrative oversight, and operational direction for the full spectrum of the Libraries’ collections portfolio. This portfolio encompasses general collections (print and electronic), electronic resources and database licensing, rare books and special collections, the University Archives, and the Women and Leadership Archives.

The Associate Dean provides inspired, forward-thinking leadership that aligns collection development, stewardship, and access with Loyola’s Jesuit mission and the evolving research, teaching, and learning needs of the University community. This position plays a pivotal role in shaping the long-term direction of the Libraries and serves as a key institutional representative in consortial, donor, and professional contexts.

This is a 12-month appointment. The Associate Dean holds faculty status and is expected to engage in professional service, scholarship, and leadership activities commensurate with rank. The position will be primarily situated at Loyola’s Lakeshore campus but will be expected to regularly attend meetings and perform other functions at the Water Tower campus.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Administration

• Develop, implement, and assess a comprehensive, integrated collection strategy that supports Loyola’s academic programs, research priorities, and the University’s Jesuit mission
• Provide senior administrative leadership and oversight for the following departments: Monographic Acquisitions and Cataloging, Serials & E-Resource Management, University Archives, and the Women and Leadership Archives
• Serve as a member of the Libraries’ senior leadership team; contribute to institution-wide strategic planning, policy development, budgetary decision making, and assessment

Collection Development & Stewardship

• Lead the development and ongoing review of the Libraries’ collections policies across all formats, including monographs, serials, electronic resources, databases, and rare and unique materials
• Direct management of the Libraries’ collections budget, working collaboratively with subject liaisons and collection managers to ensure strategic, data-informed allocation of resources across disciplines and collection types
• Oversee the negotiation, licensing, and administration of electronic resource agreements, including publisher contracts, database subscriptions in compliance with university standards and evolving scholarly communication norms
• Develop strategies for alternative acquisition models including demand-driven acquisition, evidence-based acquisition, and collaborative purchasing
• Collaborate with the Dean of Libraries and the Office of Advancement to cultivate and steward relationships with donors, including the solicitation of gifts-in-kind, endowments, and funds supporting collections and archives
• Represent the Libraries in consortia partnerships, including the Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois ( CARLI ) and other collaborative bodies; negotiate and manage shared collection initiatives

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program, or an equivalent advanced degree in archival studies or a closely related field
• Minimum of five years of leadership experience in a library or library-adjacent setting
• Significant experience with electronic resources management, including licensing, negotiation, and the administration of complex database and publisher agreements

Preferred

• Experience in donor relations, development, or grant writing in an academic library or archival context
• Active participation in relevant professional associations at the regional or national level

Physical Demands
None

Working Conditions
None

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

Required

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program, or an equivalent advanced degree in archival studies or a closely related field
• Minimum of five years of leadership experience in a library or library-adjacent setting
• Significant experience with electronic resources management, including licensing, negotiation, and the administration of complex database and publisher agreements

Preferred

• Experience in donor relations, development, or grant writing in an academic library or archival context
• Active participation in relevant professional associations at the regional or national level

Open Date
04/08/2026

Close Date

Salary Range
$115,000 - $120,000

Additional Salary Information

This salary range is for a twelve-month academic appointment. As Associate Dean, an administrative stipend of $25,000-$35,000 will be added for a twelve-month service basis. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree; training; field or discipline; budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should submit a current curriculum vitae and a letter of interest to www.careers.luc.edu. They also should provide the names and email addresses of three individuals prepared to speak to their professional qualifications for this position. References will not be contacted immediately but might be at subsequent points in the review process. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.