University Librarian and Dean of the University of Rochester Libraries

University Librarian and Andrew H. and Janet Dayton Neilly Dean of the University of Rochester Libraries

Rochester, NY

June 2025

The University of Rochester invites exceptional candidates to apply for the position of University Librarian and Andrew H. and Janet Dayton Neilly Dean of the University of Rochester Libraries.

The University of Rochester is one of the country’s leading private research institutions and a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU). The University of Rochester (UR) libraries play an essential role in the academic and cultural life of the institution. To lead the UR libraries into their next era of success, the University seeks a University Librarian and Dean with an ambitious strategic vision to support faculty and student research, maintain their global reach, and engage with the broader community. The UR libraries are a cornerstone of the University and are at a key juncture for themselves and for the strategic future of the institution. The University is readying the launch of a comprehensive capital campaign with the libraries featured prominently. The historic Rush Rhees library is about to mark its centennial, giving the next Dean much to celebrate in the coming years.

The Dean has oversight of the policies and enterprise systems for the UR Libraries, including the Miner Medical Libraries (UR Medical Center), the River Campus Libraries (RCL), the Sibley Music Library (Eastman School of Music) and the Charlotte Whitney Allen Library (Memorial Art Gallery). The Dean also represents the UR Libraries with the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) where the UR Libraries play an active role.

The Dean has administrative responsibility for all library divisions, including oversight of approximately $24 million consolidated operations budget (collections, endowment return) with a total of 115 FTEs. The incumbent will be a principal fundraiser for the Libraries as the University launches its next comprehensive capital campaign.

Please see the full position description on our website .

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The salary range for this role is $300,000 to $400,000 with a generous benefits package. To learn more about University of Rochester’s offerings, please see their Office of Human Resources website.

Note that the final salary will reflect internal equity and the selected candidate’s individual experiences and qualifications.

DSG | Storbeck has been exclusively retained for this engagement, which is being led by Matthew Bunting and Susan Kart. Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Submit a compelling cover letter and resume by filling out the Talent Profile for this position.

Nominations and inquiries may be emailed to the search team directly at URochesterDeanOfLibraries@dsgco.com . All inquiries, discussions and applications are strictly confidential.

Matthew Bunting, Managing Director

Susan Kart, Senior Search Associate

DSG | Storbeck

The University of Rochester has a robust nondiscrimination policy . The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.