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Digital Library Federation is hiring : University Librarian and Director of Libra

Digital Library Federation is hiring : University Librarian and Director of Libra

MediabistroHigh Point, NC, United States
22 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

High Point University is seeking a University Librarian and Director of Library Services to join our faculty and staff. The University Librarian has faculty status and oversees library operations, including all collections, their access, and acquisitions. The libraries include a main library, two satellite locations, and a staff of 20. Current library resources number 265,000 physical volumes, 850,000 eBooks, and access to 42,000 periodical titles through ownership and electronic subscriptions and databases. One upcoming addition is a new library building : the 100,000 square foot Charman Library will be centrally located on campus to serve the High Point University community.

Qualifications

Education

  • Master of Library Science from an ALA-accredited library school.

Experience and Training

  • Ten years of management and supervisory experience in an academic library.
  • Significant experience as a library director or as the head of a major department within a large academic library.
  • Knowledge, Skills, Ability

  • Strong management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to communicate a strong service message.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within the library and in the university community.
  • Technology / computer skills.
  • Essential Functions

  • Directly supervises library employees in four areas – reference, research and instructional services, technical services, media and printing services and the circulation of materials.
  • Ensures the collection, both physical and virtual, supports the learning and research outcomes of the University community.
  • Manages the library budget and exercises fiscal control to assure proper use of financial and personnel resources while ensuring the campus community has the materials needed to be successful.
  • Establishes library objectives that align with the campus long-term goals for information services for students, staff, and faculty and develops these goals while managing policies and programs that further their success.
  • Works with the Library Management Team (LMT) to develop and ensure that basic library policies are communicated and implemented.
  • Works to assure that the library provides a safe and comfortable place for students and other members of the campus community to study and conduct research.
  • Advocates on behalf of the library with stakeholders, communicating the value of library resources and services in supporting the broader University mission, initiatives, and programs and regularly reports these findings to the University community.
  • Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating effectively with all stakeholders.
  • Serves on University committees.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Accountability

  • Manages the University’s library and information services.
  • Supervises library employees.
  • Reports to the Provost.
  • High Point University has exclusively retained Jack Farrell & Associates to find the winning candidate for this important position. Interested candidates should provide a CV and a 2-page cover letter by email to Jack Farrell. The cover letter should address : 1) Why am I interested?, 2) How am I qualified?, and 3) What might High Point University Libraries look like in several years under my stewardship? Thank you. JO 202501003

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