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Job Title: University Librarian and Chief Knowledge Officer
Department: library administration
Essential Functions
The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) and the Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library seek a forward-thinking, innovative, and data-driven leader to serve as the University Librarian and Chief Knowledge Officer (UL/CKO). Reporting to the Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the UL/CKO serves as the senior academic and administrative leader of Criss Library and as the university’s executive leader for institutional knowledge strategy. As a member of the university’s senior academic leadership team, the UL/CKO plays a central role in shaping UNO’s academic, research, and digital future.
Broadly speaking, the UL/CKO is responsible for the development and implementation of a bold strategic vision that aligns the library’s priorities with UNO’s mission and vision as an urban, public-serving, research university. This includes serving as the university’s executive leader for institutional knowledge strategy, guiding how knowledge is created, organized, and accessed across the university. The UL/CKO provides leadership for scalable digital infrastructure, AI-enabled scholarship, and research data systems that advance interdisciplinary innovation, research growth, and student success. Through enterprise-wide approaches to information lifecycle management, open scholarship, and artificial intelligence literacy, the UL/CKO positions UNO as a national model for innovative knowledge stewardship and digital scholarship as well as an indispensable and future-ready academic partner for the campus community.
The UL/CKO is also charged with executive leadership over all aspects of library administration and operations with the goal of ensuring that the library offers both welcoming and functional physical facilities and also meets the needs of the campus community, advancing student success and retention, teaching and learning, scholarship, and engagement. The position is also responsible for oversight of library faculty and staff and for fostering collegial and collaborative working environment and supporting excellence in librarianship.
For additional information about the position including the full Leadership Profile, please visit the University Librarian and Chief Knowledge Officer webpage: https://www.unomaha.edu/academic-affairs/position-search-pages/university-librarian-search.php.
The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.
Work Schedule
Additional Duties
Required Qualifications
An ALA accredited Masters Degree in Library and Information Science (or a related degree) with five (5) years of progressive experience in administering library budgets, staff and resources.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants with an additional MA or PhD in a relevant discipline and a history of supporting traditional library functions as well as forward-looking initiatives.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.
Salary
Negotiable based on qualifications and experience
Posting Number: 2026F-00121
Open Date
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
All application materials must be submitted digitally through the UNO Employment site and should include a) a letter of application describing the applicant’s interest in the position, relevant qualifications and experience, and vision of an academic library with a metropolitan mission like UNO’s, and b) a current CV that includes names and contact information for four (4) professional references. For full consideration, application materials should be submitted by Friday, July 31, 2026. The review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Job Title: University Librarian and Chief Knowledge Officer
Department: library administration
Essential Functions
The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) and the Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library seek a forward-thinking, innovative, and data-driven leader to serve as the University Librarian and Chief Knowledge Officer (UL/CKO). Reporting to the Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the UL/CKO serves as the senior academic and administrative leader of Criss Library and as the university’s executive leader for institutional knowledge strategy. As a member of the university’s senior academic leadership team, the UL/CKO plays a central role in shaping UNO’s academic, research, and digital future.
Broadly speaking, the UL/CKO is responsible for the development and implementation of a bold strategic vision that aligns the library’s priorities with UNO’s mission and vision as an urban, public-serving, research university. This includes serving as the university’s executive leader for institutional knowledge strategy, guiding how knowledge is created, organized, and accessed across the university. The UL/CKO provides leadership for scalable digital infrastructure, AI-enabled scholarship, and research data systems that advance interdisciplinary innovation, research growth, and student success. Through enterprise-wide approaches to information lifecycle management, open scholarship, and artificial intelligence literacy, the UL/CKO positions UNO as a national model for innovative knowledge stewardship and digital scholarship as well as an indispensable and future-ready academic partner for the campus community.
The UL/CKO is also charged with executive leadership over all aspects of library administration and operations with the goal of ensuring that the library offers both welcoming and functional physical facilities and also meets the needs of the campus community, advancing student success and retention, teaching and learning, scholarship, and engagement. The position is also responsible for oversight of library faculty and staff and for fostering collegial and collaborative working environment and supporting excellence in librarianship.
For additional information about the position including the full Leadership Profile, please visit the University Librarian and Chief Knowledge Officer webpage: https://www.unomaha.edu/academic-affairs/position-search-pages/university-librarian-search.php.
The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.
Work Schedule
Additional Duties
Required Qualifications
An ALA accredited Masters Degree in Library and Information Science (or a related degree) with five (5) years of progressive experience in administering library budgets, staff and resources.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants with an additional MA or PhD in a relevant discipline and a history of supporting traditional library functions as well as forward-looking initiatives.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.
Salary
Negotiable based on qualifications and experience
Posting Number: 2026F-00121
Open Date
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
All application materials must be submitted digitally through the UNO Employment site and should include a) a letter of application describing the applicant’s interest in the position, relevant qualifications and experience, and vision of an academic library with a metropolitan mission like UNO’s, and b) a current CV that includes names and contact information for four (4) professional references. For full consideration, application materials should be submitted by Friday, July 31, 2026. The review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
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Find University Librarian JobsUniversity Librarian Job Market
A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Hofstra University5
- Indiana University4
- Syracuse University4
- Virginia Commonwealth University4
- St Thomas University3
Top Industries Hiring
- Education90
- Science & Research5
- Healthcare & Medical Services4
- Non-Profit & Social Services4
- Media & Entertainment1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in university librarian jobs.
- ALA-accredited Master of Library Science or equivalent graduate degree
- Experience with integrated library systems such as Ex Libris Alma or OCLC WorldShare
- Demonstrated reference, instruction, or information literacy teaching experience
- Collection development or acquisitions experience in one or more subject areas
- Knowledge of digital preservation standards and institutional repository platforms
- Ability to meet criteria for faculty status or academic tenure at the hiring institution
Tips for Your University Librarian Job Search
Tailor your resume to collection focus
Hiring committees read dozens of applications, so your resume needs to flag your specific collection expertise immediately. If you've built digital humanities collections or managed rare books, name the exact formats, systems, and scope so reviewers can place your experience without guessing.
Highlight your ALA accreditation prominently
Most university librarian postings require or strongly prefer an ALA-accredited MLIS. Put your degree, institution, and graduation year at the top of your resume, not buried in an education section at the bottom, so screeners confirm your credentials in the first ten seconds.
Target postings by library type and mission
Research-intensive R1 universities, small liberal arts colleges, and community colleges each look for different skill sets and service philosophies. Read each job description for language around teaching load, liaison duties, or faculty status, and apply only to roles where your background genuinely fits the institution's model.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists university librarian openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a teaching demonstration portfolio
Many university librarian interviews include a live instruction demo or a sample lesson plan for a specific course or discipline. Build a short portfolio of one-shots and research guides you've led so you can pull relevant examples quickly and adapt them for the institution's student population.
Negotiate start date and professional development funds
University librarian offers often have room on professional development budgets, conference travel, and sabbatical eligibility even when base salary is fixed by a pay band. Ask about these benefits during the offer stage, because they compound significantly over a multi-year tenure.
University Librarian Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most university librarians?
The companies hiring the most university librarians right now include Hofstra University, Indiana University, and Syracuse University, with the largest share of openings in Florida, New York, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Openings tend to cluster around academic hiring cycles in winter and early spring.
How many university librarian jobs are remote?
About 13% of university librarian openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with most on-campus presence still expected for liaison, reference, and instruction roles. Digital collections, metadata, and systems librarian positions are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements because their work is platform-based rather than place-based.
How do you become a university librarian?
Earning an ALA-accredited MLIS is the foundational step, as most university positions list it as a minimum requirement. After that, build practical experience through academic library internships, graduate assistantships, or paraprofessional roles in a college or university setting. Developing a subject specialty, building an instruction portfolio, and gaining familiarity with academic integrated library systems will make you competitive for full professional positions.
Can you get a university librarian job with little or no experience?
Entry-level university librarian roles do exist, particularly at community colleges and smaller institutions, and many are designed for candidates who completed a graduate assistantship or practicum during their MLIS program. The strongest applications at the entry level pair a current degree with a clear subject specialty, a sample research guide or instruction plan, and references from supervising librarians who can speak to your practical skills.
What does the university librarian interview process look like?
Most university librarian searches involve a multi-stage process that begins with a phone or video screening, followed by an in-person or virtual campus visit. The campus visit typically includes a teaching demonstration or presentation, individual meetings with library staff and faculty stakeholders, a tour of the facilities, and a formal interview with the search committee. Some institutions also ask candidates to complete a written exercise or submit a diversity statement before the final round.
Where can I find and apply to university librarian jobs?
You can find and apply to university librarian jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from institutions across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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