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

14 days+
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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.

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