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The Library of Virginia, in Richmond, seeks applications and nominations for the position of Deputy State Librarian and Chief of Collections and Archives (hereafter, Deputy). Reporting to the Librarian of Virginia, the Deputy serves as his principal library advisor and holds direct responsibility for overseeing the entire scope of the Library’s vast collections and archives, in both print and digital form, including their acquisition, access, preservation, stewardship, and exhibition.

Founded in 1823, the Library of Virginia is the Commonwealth’s official library and archives, preserving 400 years of Virginia’s history, government, and people and making them accessible worldwide. The Library’s collections, containing more than 134 million items, document and illustrate the lives of both famous Virginians and ordinary citizens. Our online resources draw nearly 2 million website visits per year, and our on-site records, exhibitions, and events bring in thousands of visitors annually.

The Deputy serves in a dual capacity, both as the second-most senior leader in the Library of Virginia and also the head of the Collections and Archives division that is at the heart of the Library. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of executive leadership skills necessary to be a successful deputy to the Librarian of Virginia, along with expertise in collections and archives to enable a strategic revitalization in the division.

For more information about the Library of Virginia and the Deputy State Librarian search, including a full list of required and preferred qualifications and application instructions, can be found in the profile link above.

Nominations and expressions of interest may be submitted in confidence to LVADeputy@academicsearch.org. When submitting a nomination, please include the nominee’s name, position, institution, and contact information.

Confidential conversations about this opportunity may be arranged by contacting Dr. Eric Richtmyer at eric.richtmyer@academicsearch.org or by phone at 202-263-7485.

Application Procedures: Applications should consist of 1) A cover letter, 2) a comprehensive vita or resume, and 3) names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of 3 recent professional references. Please submit applications electronically to www.jobs.virginia.gov/. No paper applications, faxes, or emails will be accepted.

The position is open until filled, but to assure full consideration, please submit applications by Monday, October 20, 2025.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer.