Description
Head of Academic and Clinical Research Support
The University of California, Irvine Libraries seeks a creative, knowledgeable, and user-oriented Head of Academic and Clinical Research Support to join our collaborative team. Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Public Services, this full-time librarian position is a key member of the Libraries’ Leadership Council and Public Services Leadership team, ensuring effective, high-quality reference, user experience, and clinical care support services. Supervising a department that includes five librarian and nine staff colleagues who broadly support the academic and healthcare communities at UC Irvine, the Head of Academic and Clinical Research Support provides leadership in planning, development, delivery and assessment of library research support services at our Irvine and Orange library locations. As a member of the Public Services Leadership team, this position contributes to the long-range planning of library programs, services, and policies by working collaboratively with other leaders at UC Irvine Libraries and advises the AUL for Public Services on programmatic areas and strategic initiatives. This position is based in Irvine but will require occasional travel to the Grunigen Medical Library at the UC Irvine Medical Center in Orange.
The UC Irvine Libraries are fully committed to inclusive excellence, and we encourage applicants to address how their skills, expertise, and experiences might serve the varied communities of California. Please feel free to include relevant information in any of your application materials.
Qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply.
At the heart of the University of California, Irvine’s academic community, the UC Irvine Libraries plays a vital role in enabling our outstanding students, faculty, and researchers to create new knowledge, develop lifelong learning skills, and make meaningful contributions to society. We value innovation and collaboration, and we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our commitment is described in our Diversity Statement and Plan, https://diversity.lib.uci.edu/diversity-statement-and-planThe UC Irvine Libraries received the 2024 Library Excellence in Access and Diversity (LEAD) Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, a leader in advancing best practices in DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) in higher education.
The Libraries’ physical spaces consist of the Langson Library, the Science Library, the Library Gateway Study Center, and the Grunigen Medical Library (located at the UC Irvine Medical Center in Orange, CA).
The University of California, Irvine, is nestled in over 1,500 acres of coastal foothills, five miles from the Pacific Ocean, between San Diego and Los Angeles and located on the homelands of the Acjachemen and Tongva peoples, Land Acknowledgement. Founded in 1965, UC Irvine has over 37,000 undergraduate and graduate students and over 1,800 faculty and staff. Nearly 67% of UC Irvine students identify themselves as Asian American, African American, Chicano/Latino, or Native American. Over 50% of UC Irvine’s bachelor’s degrees are awarded to first generation college students. The University is committed to serving students from all backgrounds as demonstrated by UC Irvine’s Black Thriving Initiative and its designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), Minority Thriving Campus. The New York Times ranks UC Irvine as the #1 college doing the most for the American Dream, and U.S. News and Report ranks UC Irvine among the top ten public universities in the nation. The University offers graduate degrees in more than 100 academic disciplines and interdisciplinary programs in addition to the M.D. and J.D.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Librarians at UCI are academic appointees.
This Full position description is listed on the UC Irvine Libraries website with links to additional websites featuring campus and community information.
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Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience based on the University of California pay scales. Appointment is anticipated to be at the Associate Librarian or Librarian rank with a salary of $83,321- $149,726. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and salary point at appointment. See Table for Non-Represented Librarians.
Applications received by November 2, 2026 will receive first consideration.
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
Management & Leadership
Advance the role and expertise of library colleagues in areas of reference and research support through vision setting, planning, coordinating, and evaluating reference and clinical research support services.
Lead, supervise and mentor Academic & Clinical Research Support team, oversee the Grunigen Medical Library, and foster a culture of continued professional growth and provision of excellent, user-oriented services.
Contribute to the setting and advancing of the Libraries strategic goals as a members of Public Services department heads, Leadership Council and representative on relevant Libraries, University, and UC systemwide committees.
Analyzes trends and manages resources, library database UX deliberations, and collections in alignment with departmental and Libraries’ goals.
Academic & Clinical Research Support
Partner with campus, UCI Health, and library colleagues to promote the libraries roles in supporting the research, evidence synthesis, and clinical information needs.
Actively partners with colleagues across Libraries’ division to guide librarian liaison program and advance library service integration throughout the research, education, and clinical services of UC Irvine.
With other leaders and user experience colleagues, facilitate the continued evaluation and improvement of library resources and services to improve the UC Irvine community’s library experience.
Qualifications
Required
Graduate degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution or an equivalent combination of relevant advanced degree and library experience
Five years post-graduate degree professional experience working in academic or library setting
Experience delivering reference & consultation services in support of complex research questions in academic or clinical research settings.
Evidence of effective cross departmental collaboration in the development of programs or services.
Commitment to evidence-based decision making in support of user-centered service design, assessment and improvement of library services.
Evidence of leading dynamic teams and motivating groups to achieve common goals.
Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively and fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment
Ability to meet the University of California criteria for advancement and promotion
Preferred
Strong service orientation and commitment to user-centered practice.
Demonstrated successful management of a public facing services department or unit.
Record of research, scholarly publications or involvement in regional and national professional organizations in areas of research/reference support, clinical support, or academic librarianship.
Experience assessing effectiveness of library services and programs using qualitative and quantitative methods.
Experience with budget management and resource allocation.
