Head of Research Services

Description

Ohio University Libraries seek a forward-thinking, collaborative, and engaged leader to head the Research Services department in alignment with the needs of an R1 university. This role is responsible for advancing innovative programming and outreach that supports research and creative activity across all levels of the university, while fostering a healthy, inclusive, and team-oriented work environment.
 

Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Research & Education Services, the Head of Research Services plays a key role in delivering high-impact library services that support the university’s mission and Dynamic Strategy. This position leads the development, outreach strategy, management, and assessment of services related to the research data lifecycle, open scholarship, impact analysis, digital scholarship, data literacy, and student research initiatives.
 

The Head of Research Services also supervises a team of professional librarians and works collaboratively across the Libraries and University to support research excellence. Additionally, the position serves as a subject liaison—likely in Health or STEM—providing instruction, consultation, and collection development in assigned academic areas as part of the Health & STEM disciplinary team.
 

Position Responsibilities:
 

• Leads the Libraries’ support for research and creative activity, collaborating across campus, including but not limited to the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, the Graduate College, the Office of Information Technology, faculty, and library staff to deliver services related to data use, research data management, digital scholarship, and evidence synthesis.
• Advances knowledge sharing and research impact through open access initiatives, researcher identity tools, and guidance on publishing and citation analysis.
• Supervises and supports departmental staff, setting goals and providing leadership while also contributing as a subject liaison and active team member.
• Coordinates student research support efforts, partnering with programs like Honors Tutorial College, OHIO Honors, and Cutler Scholars.
• Actively engages in professional development to stay at the forefront of research support and contribute to the field. And participates in Libraries’ committees and projects that align with strategic priorities.