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Title: Associate Dean for Information Assets
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Milner Library
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

Reporting to the Dean of Milner Library, the Associate Dean for Information Assets will work in close cooperation with the Associate Dean for Public Services and Organizational Development to coordinate operations, services, and strategic initiatives in a shared governance environment. The Associate Dean for Information Assets will have primary responsibility for the library's collections, technical services, and scholarly communication initiatives. The AD for Information Assets directly oversees the heads of collection development and technical services; as well as the scholarly communication librarian, copyright librarian, digitization coordinator, and conservator. Comprised of more than 25 faculty and staff, the division also includes interns and student assistants.

The Associate Dean for Information Assets plays a strategic leadership role in managing the library’s physical and digital collections to support the institution’s research, teaching, and learning missions. The position ensures that collections and services are aligned with academic priorities, facilitates discovery and access of library materials, and supports digitization initiatives aimed at preserving and expanding access to unique and historical materials. The role also encompasses scholarly communication, including support for open access publishing and institutional repositories, and ensures that technical services workflows are efficient, innovative and responsive to evolving user needs. The AD will stay abreast of trends in scholarly communications and technical services within the library profession, particularly as they relate to supporting teaching and research in higher education. As an active member of the Library Administrative team, the AD will support and implement library-wide initiatives and projects.

Additional Information

Works collaboratively with members of other library units and individuals to achieve organizational goals. Maintain close working relationships with other university areas, particularly the Graduate School, Office of Sponsored Programs and Research, Office of the General Counsel, Facilities, and Human Resources.

University Benefit Highlights:

- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$9,500 - $11,500 per month

Required Qualifications

1. A master's degree in library and/or information science from a program accredited by the American Library Association or from a program recognized by the American Library Association as an international equivalent.
2. A minimum of five years' experience in an academic library, with three years or more years at a supervisory level
3. Demonstrated record of excellence in librarianship, research, and service to qualify for tenure and appointment to the rank of Associate Professor or Professor in Milner Library at Illinois State University.
4. Ability to work independently and in concert with others in a strongly collegial and participative environment
5. Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
6. Demonstrated cultural competency and understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion
7. Ability to manage diverse, simultaneous assignments in a rapidly changing organization
8. Demonstrated knowledge of the library's role in student success
9. Demonstrated potential to meet University promotion and tenure requirements

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience with the administration of library management systems, particularly the Alma/Primo VE environment, in a consortial environment.
2. Knowledge of copyright and intellectual property issues.
3. Experience with grant development and administration
4. Experience with collection management methodologies and tools

Work Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Weekend work as needed.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods
2. Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis

Proposed Starting Date

January 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Resume/C.V.
Cover Letter
Reference List (Please provide at least three references; We ask that at least one reference be a current or former supervisor.)

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Priority consideration will be given to applications received by October 24, 2025. Applications received after this date may still be reviewed if the position has not been filled.

Contact Information for Applicants

Tracy Berner, taberne@ilstu.edu, 309-438-3325

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.