Iowa State is seeking candidates for the Colonel Gary G. Swenson University Librarian. This senior professional and scientific staff role will advance Iowa State’s land-grant mission by providing academic leadership around three strategic pillars:
Student Success: Advancing learning and belonging by stewarding high‑impact library spaces and services that support students throughout their academic journeys.
Research Excellence: Cultivating an environment where discovery thrives by ensuring seamless access to scholarly resources and data, strengthening interdisciplinary research support, and advancing open scholarship.
Technology and AI Leadership: Leading the thoughtful integration of emerging technologies, including AI, to enhance research, teaching, and operational effectiveness while maintaining a strong commitment to ethics and stewardship.