Colonel Gary G. Swenson, Ph.D. Endowed University Librarian
- Iowa State University
- Ames, IA, USA
- Mar 06, 2026
Job Description
Iowa State University of Science and Technology (www.iastate.edu) invites applications and nominations for the position of Colonel Gary G. Swenson, Ph.D. Endowed University Librarian. This is an endowed senior leadership position responsible for all university libraries, supervision of just over 200 staff and students and reports to the Senior Vice President and Provost. The new University Librarian will work to advance the university's land-grant mission around three strategic leadership pillars of Student Success, Research Excellence, and Technology and AI Leadership. A complete position profile including qualifications and application procedures can be found here: https://www.academicsearch.org/IowaStateUL.
Ranked as one of the nation's top 50 public universities by U.S. News, Iowa State is located in Ames, a community of 67,000 that enjoys numerous national recognitions for its quality of life, its business environment, and its focus on youth. Iowa State serves over 30,000 students. More information on Iowa State's mission, vision, and aspirations can be found in the University's 2022-2031 Strategic Plan.
Academic Search is assisting Iowa State University in this search. All inquiries, nominations, and applications will be held in strict confidence. To learn more about this opportunity and discuss your qualifications and interest, potential applicants are encouraged to schedule a confidential conversation with our Senior Consultant, Stacey Morgan Foster, JD through IowaStateUL@academicsearch.org. The preferred application date for this search is April 3, 2026.
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Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community. Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.
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