Assistant Provost Library and Information Services - Office of Library and Information Services

Department:
Office of Library and Information Services - 03094

Locations:
Albany, NY

Posted:
Oct 14, 2026

Closes:
Open Until Filled

Type:
Full-time

.: WF260079

Position ID: 205754

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The University at Albany is a Carnegie-classified Research 1 institution driven by academic excellence, pioneering research and scientific discovery, and service to community. UAlbany's world-class faculty experts and approximately 17,500 students are creating new knowledge in fields such as artificial intelligence, semiconductor engineering, atmospheric and environmental sciences, cybersecurity, public health, public administration and social welfare while deepening our understanding of our world through scholarship and creative activity in the social sciences and humanities.

As one of the most diverse public research institutions in the nation, the University is a national leader in public engagement, educational equity and social mobility. For over 180 years, UAlbany has molded bright, curious and engaged students and launched them toward success.
Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City, and the Adirondacks.

Digital Innovation and Academic Services (DIAS) provides system-wide academic and digital services that support teaching, learning, research, student success, and operational excellence across the State University of New York. The Office of Library and Information Services (OLIS) is responsible for advancing library and information services through shared programs, technologies, collections, resource sharing initiatives, licensing agreements, and strategic partnerships that support SUNY's 64 campuses.

OLIS works collaboratively with campus libraries, academic leaders, researchers, and external partners to strengthen access to information resources, support scholarly communication and research activities, and promote innovation in library services and emerging technologies.

This position provides system-level leadership for library and information services across the State University of New York, guiding strategy, operations, and shared services that support SUNY's 64 campuses. The Assistant Provost leads the strategic use of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), and supports the digital transformation of information ecosystems for teaching, learning, research, and library services. As the primary system voice for shared library initiatives, the Assistant Provost connects technology, scholarship, teaching, research, and resource sharing to strengthen SUNY's knowledge infrastructure and maximize impact across the system.

This position serves as a system-wide policy leader, contributing to the development, interpretation, implementation, and evaluation of policies, procedures, and standards that guide library and information services across SUNY.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership for the planning, development, delivery, communication, and promotion of system-wide library and information services, ensuring alignment with SUNY priorities. Develop, implement, interpret, and oversee system-wide policies, standards, and guidelines related to library services, information resources, digital platforms, emerging technologies, and information access to support compliance, consistency, and operational effectiveness across SUNY.
• Direct the operations of the Office of Library and Information Services, including oversight of budgets, staffing, organizational planning, technology investments, and resource allocation. Provide oversight for shared licensing programs, contract negotiations, vendor contracts, assessments, analytics, reporting activities, and evidence-based decision-making processes that support continuous improvement and strategic planning.
• Lead system-wide initiatives related to shared library services, scholarly communication, repository services, research support, research data management, digital scholarship, open science, emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, and equitable information access.
• Lead the strategy, implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of shared library systems, technologies, and digital infrastructure that support teaching, learning, research, resource sharing, and scholarly communication across SUNY.
• Develop and maintain collaborative…