AI-Driven College Librarian & Library Director

Union College Career Center in Becker Hall; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Exchange

Generous vacation and holidays

On-campus fitness facility access

Job summary

Union College in Schenectady, NY seeks an innovative College Librarian and Director of Schaffer Library to guide a dedicated team, advance teaching, research, and special collections, and shape a forward-looking vision for technology and AI in undergraduate learning.

The successful candidate will implement budgeting, personnel development, and inclusive leadership within a liberal arts setting, aligning with the college’s values.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program.
• 5–7 years of progressive administrative and leadership experience in an academic library.
• Proven budget management and personnel development experience.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, equitable working and learning community.
• Experience integrating emerging library technologies and AI into operations.

Responsibilities

• Define, articulate, and advocate a compelling vision for Schaffer Library aligned with Union’s strategic plan.
• Lead long-range planning and operating strategies for library services.
• Oversee the library budget and pursue external funding opportunities.
• Recruit, supervise, mentor, and evaluate library staff and faculty.
• Foster a user-focused, collaborative work environment and promote DEI.
• Monitor curricular changes to ensure robust library support for programs.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Staff supervision

Diversity & inclusion

Analytical thinking

Collaborative problem-solving

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Library and Information Science

Tools

Core library applications

e-resources & digital library systems

Scholarly publishing experience

Job description

Union College in Schenectady, NY seeks an innovative College Librarian and Director of Schaffer Library to guide a dedicated team, advance teaching, research, and special collections, and shape a forward-looking vision for technology and AI in undergraduate learning.

The successful candidate will implement budgeting, personnel development, and inclusive leadership within a liberal arts setting, aligning with the college’s values.