Associate Director of Access Services

Employer: Colgate University
Location: Hamilton, NY

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Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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Associate Director of Access Services

Location:
Hamilton, NY
Open Date:
Aug 18, 2026
Description:
Title: Associate Director of Access Services

Reports to: University Librarian

Position Summary: The University Libraries at Colgate University seeks to appoint an Associate Director of Access Services to join the library faculty. Reporting to the University Librarian, the associate director provides leadership and expertise for planning and management of access services operations of the University Libraries that are inclusive, high-touch, and outcomes driven. Grounded in the 2026 Association of College and Research Libraries Framework for Access Services Librarianship, this role also focuses on the development and implementation of programs and services to support the student experience within the University Libraries.

Primary Duties and Essential Functions (may include, but not limited to the following):

Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for circulation, interlibrary loan, collaborative resource sharing, print and electronic reserves, the automated storage and retrieval system (LASR), and stacks maintenance in both the Case Library and the Cooley Science Library.

Serve on the Libraries’ leadership team.

Continue the library’s exploration, implementation, and assessment of new approaches to access, resource sharing, and outreach services.

Foster innovative library programs that promote the library as a welcoming and inclusive space for students.

Collaborate with librarians in the outreach and engagement department to integrate their input into user experience efforts.

Develop departmental staff through constructive feedback, professional development opportunities, and active mentorship.

Perform other duties as assigned by the University Librarian.

In addition to specific job responsibilities, all library faculty:

Participate in University governance, which includes appointed and elected committees and other University service opportunities.

Conduct research and pursue scholarship of appropriate and pertinent professional focus.

Demonstrate an active commitment to the library profession.

The minimum starting salary is $83,500. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Review of applications will begin on September 21st, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, C.V., and the names and contact information of three references through Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/191752.

Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. In their application cover letter, candidates must describe how their approach to Collections Services, Records Management, and/or Outreach and Engagement might create an inclusive educational environment.

Colgate is a vibrant liberal arts university of 3,200 students situated in central New York state. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Further information about the University Libraries can be found here.

Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York at this website.

Campus Crime Reporting and Statistics

The Department of Campus Safety at Colgate University will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page here. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.

Qualifications:
Required Qualifications

An MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience

At least five years of experience working in libraries

At least three years of administrative experience with direct supervision of full-time personnel

Knowledge and understanding of trends and best practices in access services and student success

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with one or more aspects of access services, e.g. circulation, reserves, resource sharing, automated storage and retrieval systems (LASR) and/or stacks maintenance.

Familiarity with systems and software used within the access services unit (ALMA/PRIMO, ILLiad, Moodle, Sling)

Strong ability to manage multiple projects at the same time

Experience with data-informed assessment of library services

Experience managing staff in a collective bargaining unit

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Policy Statement

It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Colgate is a nationally recognized liberal arts college set on a beautiful campus in central New York.

Some 2,900 undergraduates are enrolled in 54 programs, taking advantage of the university's award-winning curriculum, off-campus study program, and numerous research opportunities.

Students enjoy small class sizes taught by expert faculty members -- not teaching assistants.

The university’s strategic plan offers a blueprint for turning today’s students into tomorrow’s leaders, joining the scores of alumni already playing major roles in a variety of fields. The Center for Career Services is a key player as students make this transition.

Colgate hums with activity. It is a place where the arts thrive. Student-athletes compete at the very highest level of NCAA Division I sports. There are dozens of club and intramural sports programs, and the college’s outdoor education program is second to none.

Above all, Colgate is about academic excellence. It is a tradition forged in 1819 and honed through the years by each class of select students.

Colgate University is a highly selective residential liberal arts institution distinguished by academic excellence and interdisciplinary inquiry. Located on a beautiful campus in upstate New York, Colgate takes pride in the active engagement of its students, staff, and faculty in local, national, and global communities. At Colgate, we feel that a diverse and inclusive community is a cornerstone of educational excellence.

The Office of Equity and Diversity at Colgate is charged with fostering a diverse and collaborative community by increasing understanding, respect and inclusion. It is the mission of the office to support campus diversity initiatives with the goal of increasing understanding, respect and inclusion, and to ensure compliance with policies relating to affirmative action, discrimination, and harassment. The university’s strong commitment to equal opportunity and inclusivity is clearly articulated in the diversity mission statement found here. The university strives to provide an environment where everyone in our community can learn about, appreciate, and celebrate our diverse cultures and gain understanding, knowledge and skills to be engaged citizens locally as well as globally.

Colgate University fully subscribes to all federal and state civil rights laws banning discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Colgate will not discriminate against any student, employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status (including special disabled veteran, Vietnam-era veteran, or recently separated veteran), predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any complaint process at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other human rights agencies. This nondiscrimination policy covers both employment and access to educational opportunities. It is the policy of the university to provide equal opportunity in employment and not to discriminate against any individuals with disabilities who are qualified for employment in the positions for which they apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.