Head of the John Miller Burnam

The University of Cincinnati Libraries (UCL) seek a dynamic, strategic-thinking, and collaborative leader to fill the position of Head of the John Miller Burnam Classics Library. The Head of the Classics Library provides leadership for the delivery of responsive, innovative, and high-quality services to the internationally recognized Classics Department, researchers, faculty, and students. The leader will continue to enhance the library’s reputation as a world-class, top-ranking research library for Classics scholars at UC and globally.

This 12-month tenure track position directs the work of the Classics Library and staff; cultivates and maintains strong working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and library administration, as well as outside partners; works collaboratively with Classics faculty, librarians, and others to develop and coordinate both print and digital collections and services; serves as an advocate for library users; assists with the development of policies and procedures; actively participates in and supports UCL digital humanities and digital scholarship initiatives, and participates in the successful development of other University of Cincinnati Libraries’ strategic initiatives; and, serves as a member of the Management Council of the UC Libraries.

The Head reports to and receives directions from the Associate Dean of Collections. They cultivate a strong, positive working relationship with the Classics Department and especially the library committee, to ensure the needs of the faculty, staff, students, and visiting scholars are being met.

Please see the full job announcement to learn more and apply: https://jobs.uc.edu/job/Cincinnati-Head-of-the-John-Miller-Burnam%2C-UCL-Classics-Librarian-OH-45201/1281640300/

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].