Florida International University
University Libraries
Associate Director for Technical and Digital Library Services


This position leads, shapes, and oversees the work of 35 staff on two 
campuses engaged in acquiring and making accessible the resources in all 
formats of the FIU Libraries. The Associate Director is a member of the 
Libraries’ management team, with leadership and management 
responsibilities for all technical services and systems operations. The 
Associate Director is also responsible for leading the Libraries’ 
digital services program, coordinating projects and planning across 
library departments (Digital Collections Center, Sound & Image, 
GIS/MIUS, Special Collections, and Reference).

Responsibilities:
1. Provide administrative oversight of cataloging, serials, 
acquisitions, systems, and digital library functions across University 
Park and Biscayne Bay Campus libraries.
2. Hold line authority for faculty and staff in four departments: 
Acquisitions and Serials, Cataloging, Digital Collections Center, and 
Systems.
3. Participate with the Dean and other Associate and Assistant Directors 
in the leadership and management of the University Libraries.
4. Lead the reorganization of technical services operations and functions.
5. Lead the reorganization of digital library services.
6. Cooperate with FIU Law and Medical Library technical and digital 
library staff on planning and library operations.
7. Collaborate with other state university libraries and the Florida 
Center for Library Automation (FCLA) on implementation of new library 
catalog architecture.
8. Collaborate with other state university libraries and FCLA on digital 
library services (including FDA, PALMM, and other projects).

About the University: Florida International University is an urban 
multi-campus comprehensive university with a student enrollment of over 
38,000 students from all states and 120 countries. It is one of the 25 
largest universities in the nation, based on enrollment. FIU is a member 
of Phi Beta Kappa and sponsored research funding (grants and contracts) 
from external sources for the year 2006-2007 totaled approximately $108 
million. FIU prides itself on the cultural and ethnic diversity of its 
student and faculty. More information is available at: www.fiu.edu

About the Libraries: The Libraries accommodate state-of-the-art 
information technology, including a Geographic Information Systems 
Center and a Digital Collections Center. Total library collections 
comprise more than 2 million volumes, subscription to more than 39,000 
journals and access to over 525 databases and services. The FIU 
Libraries are in a statewide university consortium and employ the Ex 
Libris ALEPH library management system.

Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree in library science from an ALA accredited institution, 
or its equivalent
Professional experience in acquisitions, cataloging, digital 
initiatives, e-resource management, serials, or systems with a record of 
increasing responsibility
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications: Record of professional service at the local, 
regional, or national level.
Evidence of potential for scholarly or research contributions.

Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience and background. 
Excellent State of Florida benefits.

Application Procedure: For complete position descriptions and 
application procedures, go to https://www.fiujobs.org

Florida International University is an equal opportunity, equal access, 
affirmative action employer.

-- 
Sue Wartzok
Head, Cataloging Department
Green Library
University Park Campus
Florida International University
Miami, Florida  33199
Phone:  (305) 348-6269
Fax:  (305) 348-1798