Director of Libraries

Director Of Libraries

Snow College invites applications for its Director of Libraries position to begin on January 1, 2026. The Director of Libraries is based in Ephraim, Utah, and oversees the academic libraries on both the Ephraim and Richfield campuses. The position is a twelve-month administrative position reporting directly to the provost.

Qualifications

Master's degree in library science or closely related degree from a regionally accredited institution

Experience in a major library or comprehensive library system, with experience at the administrative / supervisory level

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of library science

Considerable knowledge of and experience with budgeting in an academic environment

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees and with the public

Comprehensive knowledge of systems and computer applications in libraries

Major Responsibilities / Duties

Directs system administration and computer services for the library

Directs Technical Services (selecting, acquiring, cataloging, classifying, processing, maintaining library materials, etc.)

Formulates Library department policies and procedures in alignment with of college policy

Supervises the review, evaluation, and purchasing of library supplies, books, and audio-visual materials

Plans, prepares, and administers department budget for operation within fiscal constraints, maintains all financial records

Interviews and recommends hiring new, full-time, and part-time personnel and initiates or reviews actions for terminations

Supervises training and development of staff, including annual performance evaluations

Serves on committees and councils at the college and state level

Directs library self-studies and accreditation activities

Supervises grant writing for archives, library materials, public services, and exhibitions

Supervises fundraising and public-facing library activities

Leads efforts to increase student services and involve students in library functions

Directs Public Service functions (outreach, circulation, reserve, instruction, interlibrary loan, security, etc.)

Directs the Richfield campus library

Additional Information

Please submit the following when applying :

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• References

Applications received by 11 : 59 PM on, November 13, 2025, will be eligible for review by the hiring committee. Applications received after that date may not be reviewed by the hiring committee unless deemed appropriate by the college administration.

Initial screening is based on the responses provided in the online application, as well as your resume, curriculum vitae (CV), cover letter, and / or teaching philosophy statement. Submitted materials, including resumes and other documents, may or may not be redacted depending on the hiring committee's preference. All applications for the same position will be handled consistently. Transcripts and any additional submitted materials will not be considered during the initial screening.

Snow College is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and educator.

With campuses in both Ephraim and Richfield, Snow College offers programs and courses that are highly interactive and are designed to reach a broad spectrum of students : high school students desiring college courses, traditional on-campus students, technical education students, online students, non-traditional students who wish to start or complete a degree. Snow is committed to the success and positive experience of every one of these students.

Snow College is a two-year public college, and in January 2020, The Chronicle of Higher Education ranked Snow College #1 in the nation for student success in two-year colleges. Located in the heart of Utah, at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains, Snow College is one of the oldest comprehensive two-year college in the Western United States.

The College was established in 1888; excellence continues to be the hallmark of all our work and activities. We are the preferred choice of approximately 6,000 students, with 600 students attending the Richfield campus, who want a small College experience filled with a variety of many different activities, events, and performances. With campuses located in Ephraim, Richfield, and online, students complete degrees in Associate of Arts, Science, or Applied Science with numerous specialized, short-term technical training certificates and diplomas including a few Bachelor's degrees.