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Dean, VCU Libraries

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) invites applications and nominations for a visionary, innovative, and collaborative strategic leader to serve as the Dean of Libraries & University Librarian. VCU Libraries is a people-centered, mission-driven community within a leading urban, public research university, supporting student success, research and innovation, scholarly and creative expression, and clinical care. The Libraries encompass the James Branch Cabell Library (Monroe Park Campus), the Health Sciences Library (MCV Campus), and the VCU Medical Center Health and Wellness Library, with global collaboration through VCUarts Qatar.

Timeline:

  • Early Spring: Position posted
  • Mid Spring: Recruitment of qualified candidates
  • Mid Spring: Round one interviews with the search committee and selection of semi-finalists
  • Late Spring: Second round (virtual interviews) and third round (on-campus/in-person interviews) finalist interviews
  • Start Date: TBD 


If you require accommodations for attending the virtual or on-campus interviews, please email us at execsearch@vcu.edu by March 6, 2026.

Search Committee

Co-Chairs

Brian Brown, PhD, Dean of the School of Business
Teresa L. Knott, MLS, MPA, Associate Dean of VCU Libraries and Director of the VCU Health Sciences Library

Search Committee Members

Jean Bailey, PhD, Associate Dean of Faculty Development, Dean's Office/Office of Faculty Affairs, School of Medicine
Roy Brown, MLIS, Research and Education Librarian, Research and Education, Health Sciences Library / VCU Libraries
Chrystal Carpenter, MLIS, Head, Special Collections and Archives, Special Collections and Archives, VCU Libraries
Katie Condon, BFA, Digital Specialist, Digital Libraries and Publishing / VCU Libraries, Office of the Provost / VCU Libraries
Oscar Enriquez, MFA, Daytime Information Services Supervisor, Access Services/Research and Learning, VCU Libraries
Rosalyn Hargraves, PhD, Professor, Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering
Amber Jones, MLIS, Metadata Librarian, Collections & Discovery / Resource Acquisition and Metadata Services (RAMS), VCU Libraries
Thomas McNulty, MLIS, Head, Library Technology Operations and Design, Scholarly Communications and Publishing, VCU Libraries
Laura Nelson, MBA, HR Director, Organizational Development, VCU Libraries
Michael Rawls, PhD, Director of Financial Planning, Shared Services, VCU Libraries and VCU College of Humanities and Sciences

Applications, Nominations and Expressions of Interest

Buffkin / Baker is pleased to support Virginia Commonwealth University in the search for its Dean of Libraries. For best consideration, applications should include: (1) a curriculum vitae or resume; (2) a letter of interestaddressing leadership opportunities and desired experiences and attributes in this profile; and (3) contactinformation for five references (to be contacted later in the process with the candidate's consent).

Applications, nominations and expressions of interest can be submitted to:

Buffkin / Baker
Martin M. Baker, Managing Partner
Chelsie Whitelock, Associate Partner
vculibrariesdean@buffkinbaker.com

Other questions/comments: execsearch@vcu.edu

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or disability. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.