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Director, NYU Shanghai Library – New York University
New York University is seeking a Library Director for its newest portal campus, NYU
Shanghai. NYU Shanghai is the first Sino-US higher education joint venture to grant a
degree that is accredited in the US as well as in China. A research university with liberal
arts and sciences at its core, it resides in one of the world's great cities that is also a
vibrant intellectual community. NYU Shanghai will recruit scholars who are committed
to our global vision of transformative teaching and innovative research.
New York University has established itself as a Global Network University, a multisite, organically connected network encompassing key global cities and idea capitals.
The network has three degree-granting campuses - New York, Shanghai, and Abu Dhabi
- complemented by 12 additional academic centers across five continents. Faculty and
students circulate within the network in pursuit of common research interests and
cross-cultural, interdisciplinary endeavors, both local and global.
The Library of NYU Shanghai will deliver and coordinate a wide range of academic
services that support the teaching, learning and research of NYU Shanghai’s faculty and
students. Drawing on the resources of the libraries at NYU New York, the NYU Shanghai
library provides an opportunity to create a forward-looking 21st century library program
and facility to serve a culturally diverse and academically talented population. NYU
Shanghai is scheduled to open September 2013 with a class of 200 freshman and 150
visiting students, and is expected to grow over eight years to a target undergraduate
student population of 2400 along with selected graduate programs.
In consultation and consistent with the NYU library mission and programs, the Director
of the NYU Shanghai Library will provide senior leadership in 1) establishing library
services and programs that fully support NYU Shanghai’s academic and programmatic
mission and 2) implementing and directing ongoing operations of the library. The
position reports jointly to the Dean, Division of Libraries at NYU and the Provost, NYU
Shanghai.
The position will direct the design and implementation of the library program for NYU
Shanghai, including program start-up and expansion, staff recruitment and
development, facilities requirements, development of joint services with NYU New York,
resource management for the library’s budget, and development of policies for all
library operations and services. The Director of the NYU Shanghai Library will work
closely with colleagues in the NYU Division of Libraries and at NYU Abu Dhabi to develop
services that optimize library staff and resources across the NYU Libraries. The Director
also works closely with the senior staff of NYU Shanghai to plan and implement phasedin on-site services. The incumbent will be based in Shanghai but may spend substantial
time in New York City as well as Shanghai during the initial planning phase.
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Principal Duties
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Responsible for the planning, project management, coordination and
implementation of library services and policies at NYU Shanghai in conjunction
with NYU New York Division of Libraries counterparts, including the full range of
collection development, technical services, public services, front end academic
technology support services, library IT and digital library services, and facilities.
Participate in NYU Shanghai campus and program planning and ongoing program
development.
Recruit, develop and manage an outstanding library staff, and provide direction
for the continuing recruitment, selection, orientation, development, training and
retention of library staff.
Lead the effective and efficient ongoing operation of all aspects of library service
on the NYU Shanghai campus consistent with the mission and service philosophy
of NYU Shanghai and NYU New York
Develop and manage the NYU Shanghai library budget in collaboration with NYU
New York.
Oversee the development of print and digital collections, including participation
in joint institutional collection development, acquisitions and processing
Develop productive relationships and collaborations with the Shanghai academic
and research library community
Required Qualifications
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ALA-accredited MLS or ALA-recognized international equivalent.
Minimum 7 years successful administrative experience and at least 5 years
managing and/or supervising a department in an academic setting.
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in implementing innovative user
services and technologies in the library program.
Demonstrated experience in assessment, planning and program development.
Knowledge of current and emerging trends in academic library and information
services, instructional/information technologies, and scholarly communication.
Knowledge of developments in higher education that affect research libraries,
scholarly process, and the University’s core mission in teaching, learning and
research.
Ability to work with others in a team environment and communicate complex
issues and perspectives to project team representatives across a global network.
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated flexibility to balance competing demands for project resources
and multiple deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse staff and campus user
communities in an academic setting and with a Chinese academic library
community.
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Strong commitment to service excellence.
Excellent Chinese language skills and familiarity with Chinese culture
Preferred
 Second masters degree in a subject area relevant to the NYU Shanghai
academic program
 Experience in a research university library
 College or university library start-up, renovation or construction experience
 Experience working in a culturally diverse environment
 Prior international experience
Salary/Benefits:
Excellent benefits include vacation package, relocation assistance and a generous
retirement package. Salary commensurate with experience.
To ensure consideration, send resume and letter of application, including the name,
address, and telephone number of three references to: Enrique Yanez, Director of
Human Resources, New York University Libraries, 70 Washington Square South, New
York, NY 10012 or via email to jobs@library.nyu.edu. Resumes will be considered until
the position is filled.
Consideration of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is
filled.
NYU’s Division of Libraries embraces diversity and is committed to attracting qualified
candidates who also embrace and value diversity and inclusivity.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.