Post date: July 24, 2025

The Director and Assistant University Librarian will be a knowledgeable thought leader and respected figure in the field of East Asian scholarship. The incumbent will have substantial experience in leading teams and a dedication to providing excellent service to library users. The incumbent will play a vital role in advancing the Library's use of emerging technologies, including generative AI technologies, while maintaining the strength of the traditional collections held at EAL. The Director will serve as the Library's representative on campus, national, and international gatherings and initiatives to support East Asian Libraries and academic programs in East Asian Studies.

The Director reports to the University Librarian and is responsible for all aspects of the management of the East Asian Library. The Director directly manages a staff of 5 librarians, 1 curator, and has oversight over all 21 positions in the C.V. Starr East Asian Library, a vibrant learning hub for both undergraduate and graduate students on campus. The Director oversees a budget of approximately $2.8 million. The Director works closely with members of the faculty and with collection development specialists to guide the growth of the collections. The Director is attentive to the benefits of coordinating collection development regionally and nationally, and oversees cooperation with institutions such as the East Asian collections of other UC campuses and the East Asian collection of Stanford University. The Director is responsible, with the Library Development Office, for fundraising and public relations efforts relating to the Library. The Director will work closely with the Associate University Librarian for Special Collections to provide coordinated, forward-looking strategies and practices for the development, management, and use of Berkeley's distinctive collections.

As a member of the UC Berkeley Library Cabinet, the Director participates in library-wide program coordination and decision-making. The leadership team identifies and works together to solve the Library's most complex operational and strategic problems.

Salary: $165,000-$190,000 Annually

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