Director of the Library

Lincoln Memorial University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Memorial University invites applications for the position of Director of the Library in Harrogate, TN. The role oversees the Carnegie Vincent Library, Reed Medical and Allied Health Sciences Library, and the Mabel Smith Music Library, with flexible or hybrid work options based on qualifications and operational needs.

The successful candidate will be responsible for policy development, collection development, budgeting, staff supervision, and cross-campus collaboration to advance

Qualifications

• MLS or MLIS from an ALA accredited program; at least three years administrative experience working in an academic library.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and to the community at large
• Promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff, and students
• chair the Library and Learning Resources Committee, serve on other University committees as needed
• administer the effective and efficient operation of all aspects of library service, including the health sciences library
• develop and implement policies and procedures, in consultation with the Library and Learning Resources Committee, necessary for the operation and promotion of the library
• coordinate, in consultation with the Library and Learning Resources Committee, the development of the library collection, maintain a collection responsive to the needs of the faculty, staff, and students
• promote and maintain professional relationships with the faculty, staff, and students
• promote the library
• maintain the library s budget
• oversee hiring of all library personnel; train, supervise and evaluate job performance of all direct reports and provide direction on personnel maters to unit supervisors.
• participate in activities designed to enhance professional and scholarly development
• complete required institutional, program accreditation and other reports necessary for the operation and advancement of University programs, both on campus and at extended campus sites
• perform other duties as assigned
• maintain strict confidentiality regarding library patron records and other University matters

Education

MLS or MLIS (ALA accredited)

Doctorate in Library Science or related field

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

"Flexible or hybrid work arrangements may be considered based on the qualifications of the successful candidate, the responsibilities of the position, and the operational needs of the University."

Position Information

Position Title

Director of the Library

Department

FINLEY LEARNING RESOURCE CNT

Position Category

Staff Full Time

Job Description

The Director of the Library shall be directly responsible for the operation of the Carnegie Vincent Library, including the Reed Medical and Allied Health Sciences Library and the Mabel Smith Music Library. Flexible or hybrid work arrangements may be considered based on the qualifications of the successful candidate, the responsibilities of the position, and the operational needs of the University.

Required Qualifications

• MLS or MLIS from an ALA accredited program; at least three years administrative experience working in an academic library.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in Library Science or related field

Physical Demands

Campus

Harrogate

Job Duties

• Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and to the community at large
• Promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff, and students
• chair the Library and Learning Resources Committee, serve on other University
• committees as needed
• administer the effective and efficient operation of all aspects of library service, including the health sciences library
• develop and implement policies and procedures, in consultation with the Library and Learning Resources Committee, necessary for the operation and promotion of the library
• coordinate, in consultation with the Library and Learning Resources Committee, the development of the library collection, maintain a collection responsive to the needs of the faculty, staff, and students
• promote and maintain professional relationships with the faculty, staff, and students
• promote the library
• maintain the library s budget
• oversee hiring of all library personnel; train, supervise and evaluate job performance of all direct reports and provide direction on personnel maters to unit supervisors.
• participate in activities designed to enhance professional and scholarly development
• complete required institutional, program accreditation and other reports necessary for the operation and advancement of University programs, both on campus and at extended campus sites
• perform other duties as assigned
• maintain strict confidentiality regarding library patron records and other University matters

Posting Number

S05459P

Job Open Date

08/27/2026

Job Close Date

12/31/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions Summary

“Flexible or hybrid work arrangements may be considered based on the qualifications of the successful candidate, the responsibilities of the position, and the operational needs of the University.”

About the Institution

Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or [e-mail] .

AA/EEO Statement

Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.

The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.

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