Cornell University Library is seeking applications for the Head of Research & Learning Services, Olin & Uris Libraries.

The Opportunity: Cornell University Library seeks an experienced librarian as Head of the Research & Learning Services (RLS) department in Olin and Uris Libraries, a central research hub, newly renovated and located at the heart of campus. Reporting to the Director of Olin and Uris Libraries, they are a key member of the Olin/Uris leadership team and work with other departments in the Library and across campus to help envision, establish, monitor, and evaluate services and programs to advance Library and University priorities and values. This position will oversee the development, delivery, and assessment of services supporting scholarship in the humanities and social sciences, directly supervising five Research, Teaching, and Extension (RTE) faculty librarians while leading the entire department of 18 in the evolution of research and learning services. They will also administer training programs for employee education and wellbeing. If you’re interested in how academic research and learning services are transforming, this would be a great opportunity to develop and grow innovative programs and hold a leadership role in public services at a major research institution.

As a Research, Teaching, and Extension (RTE) faculty member, this Head Librarian will engage in service, scholarship, and ongoing professional development to meet the requirements of promotion and reappointment at Cornell University Library.

Candidate Profile:

5-7 years of relevant professional experience, including 3-5 years of demonstrated successful professional supervisory experience, and a proven commitment to librarianship.

Demonstrated interest in or professional focus on reference and research services.

Proven experience in creating training programs that address the ongoing education and wellbeing needs of diverse employees.

Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to fostering learning, research, service and/or outreach in communities of patrons with wide-ranging identities and goals.

Experience in developing and implementing innovative programs with a user-centered approach to designing services.

A master’s degree in library and/or information science from an ALA-accredited institution or an advanced degree in a relevant discipline.

Demonstrated strategies for conveying complex and nuanced ideas.

Additionally, we would prefer applicants who have an interest or background in emerging focus areas and technologies and how they intersect with research services, such as AI or critical digital literacies.

Work Location: This position is located in Ithaca, New York. The incumbent will typically work on the Ithaca campus a minimum of 4 days per week, with potential for entering into a flexible work arrangement to allow remote work 1 day per week. The university reserves the right to modify, suspend, revoke or terminate the hybrid work arrangement at any time.

Our Vision: Empowering Cornell’s research and learning community with deep expertise, innovative services, and outstanding collections strengthened by strategic partnerships.

Our Mission: Cornell University Library promotes a culture of broad inquiry and supports the University’s mission to discover, preserve, and disseminate knowledge and creative expression. It engages with the ongoing transformations of society to deliver world-class physical and digital content and services critical to research, education, and outreach, now and in the future. The Library acts globally, supporting Cornell’s land grant mission in New York State and beyond, and builds partnerships within and outside the university. It invests in its staff, collections, and physical and virtual libraries. And, it serves as a neutral and trusted party supporting information access and scholarly communication.

Diversity and Inclusion: As a university founded to be a place where “…any person can find instruction in any study,” diversity and inclusion are at the core of our values and mission. We strive to be a welcoming, caring, healthy, and equitable community where students, faculty, and staff with different backgrounds, perspectives, abilities, and experiences can learn, innovate, and work in an environment of respect, and feel empowered to engage in any community conversation. As a member of the Cornell University community, it is important to recognize our shared responsibility to each other to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all. Cornell Core values

Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes 22 vacation days, 13 paid holidays, health insurance, life insurance, university retirement contributions, childcare and adoption assistance, and child tuition reimbursement. Funding is available to support professional training and research. More information regarding Cornell’s generous endowed benefits can be found at https://hr.cornell.edu/jobs/benefits-snapshot .

We expect to fill this position at the academic rank of Associate Librarian. The anticipated salary range is $73,000-$86,000 and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Relocation assistance may be provided.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

How to Apply:  All candidates must apply online via the Cornell Careers site. For full consideration, please include the following with your application:

1. A cover letter;

2. A Curriculum Vitae;

3. A statement supporting diverse communities which may be incorporated into the cover letter or presented as a separate statement. Candidates are invited to outline their experiences and approaches to working with diverse communities through their research, teaching and service. Guidelines for candidates are here.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a viable pool of applicants is identified; early submission is strongly encouraged. Although we prefer to receive your application as one, multi-page pdf document, we will accept multiple documents in other formats.

   

University Job Title:

Associate Librarian

Job Family:

Research

Level:

004

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

$78,000.00 - $110,000.00

Remote Option Availability:

Hybrid

Company:

Contact Name:

Bonnie Bailey

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Prior relevant work or industry experience

Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position

Unique applicable skills

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2025-02-10