Collections Access & Stewardship Librarian, 12 Month Salaried (Open Rank) - Stro

Collections Access & Stewardship Librarian, 12 Month Salaried (Open Rank) - Strozier Library

Collections Access & Stewardship Librarian, 12 Month Salaried (Open Rank) - Strozier Library

Job Title: Collections Access & Stewardship Librarian, 12 Month Salaried (Open Rank) - Strozier Library
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 61694
Department: Strozier Library

Responsibilities

• The Collections Access & Stewardship Librarian provides leadership for the management, access, and long-term stewardship of FSU Libraries’ circulating physical collections across Strozier, Dirac, the College of Engineering Library, and the Remote Storage Facility. Core responsibilities include collections management, retrieval and delivery services, storage planning, preservation practices, environmental monitoring, and coordinating large‑scale moves and shifting projects.
• This position supervises the Collections Access and Library Express Delivery units, including five full‑time staff members. Responsibilities include hiring, training, professional development, and managing OPS budgets.
• Reporting to the Head of Access Services & Delivery (ASD), this position serves on the departmental leadership team and collaborates closely with RMADS, Special Collections & Archives, TADS, subject librarians, Facilities, and external vendors to plan and execute withdrawal, relocation, and shared print initiatives. Within ASD, they contribute to strategic planning, goal setting, and service improvement.
• The Collections Access & Stewardship Librarian develops and maintains policies and workflows for retrieval, delivery, circulation, inventory, and collections stewardship, and provides on‑call support to ensure timely access to materials. They also lead ASD’s emergency preparedness and coordinate response efforts when building or weather incidents threaten library spaces or collections.
• As Specialized Faculty, this position engages in professional development and produces scholarship that advances library practice, contributes to shared print and stewardship initiatives, and supports FSU’s mission.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA‑accredited (or equivalent) program.
• At least five years of progressively responsible library experience.
• Minimum of three years of staff supervision in a library environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in leading and managing teams in an academic or research library, including skills in conflict resolution, problem‑solving, analysis, and decision‑making.
• Proven ability to guide teams through organizational change, including shifts in technologies, workflows, and priorities.
• Ability to participate in long‑term planning and articulate a clear, forward‑looking vision for collections access and stewardship that supports library and university goals.
• Experience using Alma and Primo to ensure reliable and discoverable access to library collections.
• Experience enhancing existing retrieval services and developing innovative access models for physical collections.
• Strong background in delivering and assessing high‑quality scholar and user support in a public service environment.
• Experience mentoring staff and supporting professional growth and development.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and complete projects effectively.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

Contact Info

Jeff Hipsher, Head of Access Services & Delivery – jhipsher@fsu.edu

University Information

One of the nation’s elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity.

Anticipated Salary Range

Starting at $60,000, commensurate with education and experience.

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How to Apply

If qualified and interested in this Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service. Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.

Considerations

This is a Faculty position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.