Library Director Job at Edgewood University in Madison

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The Library Director plays a dynamic leadership role, guiding a team of library professionals with vision and purpose. This position oversees all aspects of staffing—from recruitment and onboarding to performance evaluation and professional growth—while fostering a collaborative work environment. With a keen eye on strategic resource management, the Director develops and administers departmental budgets to ensure operational excellence. As a passionate advocate for the library\'s mission and services, the Director builds strong relationships with campus leadership and stakeholders, championing the library\'s essential role in academic success. They coordinate and deliver robust reference services both in-person and online, supporting research and learning across disciplines. Through thoughtful planning and continuous assessment, the Director drives the development of innovative research support services and information resources. By partnering with faculty, academic departments, and student support teams, they help elevate learning outcomes and ensure the library remains a vital, evolving hub of intellectual engagement.

Responsibilities Lead and guide library professionals, overseeing staffing, recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluation, and professional development.

Manage departmental budgets and resources to ensure operational excellence.

Build relationships with campus leadership and stakeholders to champion the library\'s role in academic success.

Coordinate and deliver reference services (in-person and online) to support research and learning across disciplines.

Plan and assess services, driving the development of innovative research support and information resources.

Collaborate with faculty, academic departments, and student support teams to elevate learning outcomes.

Qualifications Necessary Education or Work Experience : Master\'s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program; minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in academic library administration.

Required Knowledge or Skills : Expertise in library operations, reference services, and academic support programming; excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; ability to build collaborative relationships across campus; proven leadership in academic libraries or related educational settings; ability to manage complex operations and lead teams; dedication to student success; strong commitment to the Edgewood University mission as a Catholic institution in the Dominican tradition.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills : Familiarity with current trends in academic libraries, digital scholarship, and student learning support; experience with strategic planning, assessment, and advocacy in higher education environments.

Other Qualifications : Edgewood University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. Candidates must demonstrate multicultural competence. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply. The selected candidate must support the college\'s mission by upholding core values — truth, compassion, justice, partnership, and community.

Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States without Employer Sponsorship

First consideration will be given to application materials received by October 18, 2025.

To apply , visit https : / / www.edgewood.edu / employment / library-director /

Edgewood University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. Candidates should demonstrate multicultural competence and are encouraged to apply. The role is posted by a value-added recruitment advertising agency.

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