Director for Research Services

About Binghamton University

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service;
Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Director for Research Services

Open rank (Associate for Full Librarian) with an anticipated salary range of $85,, inclusive of an administrative stipend, renewable at established intervals.

The Binghamton University Libraries provides research collections in electronic (over 2 million and growing) and print (1.7 million items) formats with an extensive array of databases and e-packages (over 400), and archival and distinctive printed materials in Special Collections, as well as services and a variety of student-centered study spaces. With three public locations (Glenn G. Bartle Library, Science Library and the University Downtown Center Library) and an off‑site Collections Management Facility, our aim is to provide access to primary research materials and resources befitting an R1 research institution.

Binghamton University Libraries seeks a collaborative, visionary, and service-oriented leader for the position of Director for Research Services. This role provides leadership to a newly‑restructured department that is comprised of four units:
Digital Scholarship Services, Liaison Services, Special Collections, and Teaching and Learning. The Director will combine a commitment to public service with a forward‑thinking approach to evaluating and supporting emerging research methods, as well as apply evidence‑based decision‑making to continuously develop, implement, and assess library services in this portfolio to ensure University needs are met.

This newly‑reorganized department presents a unique opportunity to shape its direction and ensure its success. The ideal candidate will have a background in academic research services, a passion for continuous improvement, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners. Leadership, communication, problem‑solving, and strategic planning skills are essential.

This position reports directly to the Senior Assistant Dean for Research, Learning and Access Services and serves as a member of the Dean's Library Council.

Leadership and Strategy

• Strategic vision:
  Work with the Senior Assistant Dean for Research, Learning and Access Services on strategic planning, as well as departmental and unit‑level goal setting; define priorities for department and unit projects, activities, and innovations.
• Service excellence:
  Prioritize excellence in instruction and research services across modalities, including application of inclusive pedagogy and universal design principles; support and lead professional development activities; assess the effectiveness and impact of research services.
• Compliance:
  Work with the Senior Assistant Dean for Research, Learning and Access Services to ensure university policies and practices regarding accessibility and patron privacy are followed; stay informed of any evolving campus or professional guidelines or expectations to ensure department activities comply.
• Embrace new challenges:
  Evaluate and recommend services and technologies that support established and emerging University research areas.
• Transform data into insight:
  Maintain accurate statistics and workflow documentation. Analyze data trends, provide reports and information to library administration, and incorporate results into decision‑making processes.
• Lead and shape research services practices:
  Through active engagement in library consortia, professional organizations, and peer networks, advocate for and implement innovative approaches that advance the field, and foster collaborative relationships that improve the user experience.
• Be a key contributor to Dean's…