Director, Resource Strategy & Library Services

Georgia Public Library Service; Kennesaw, Marietta (GA, GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennesaw State University Libraries invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Director of Resource Strategy and Management and Librarian Associate Professor or Librarian Professor faculty position with a preferred start date of December 2026. This twelve-month contracted role supports both the Kennesaw and Marietta campuses in Georgia.

The incumbent will lead operations, supervise staff, develop policies, and collaborate across the university.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree (MLIS or equivalent) required.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• 5+ years as a librarian in an academic library.
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Experience in collection development, acquisitions, library systems, or library technical services.
• Project management experience.
• Experience working in a consortia environment with a shared ILS.

Responsibilities

• Lead the effective and efficient operation of Resource Strategy and Management for the University Libraries on both the Kennesaw and Marietta campuses.
• Directly supervise and manage unit employees including hiring, training, mentoring, establishing workloads, setting expectations, and completing reviews.
• Create, review, and update policies, procedures, and workflows for the unit.
• Identify, develop, and advocate for training or professional development opportunities for the unit.
• Work collaboratively with multiple constituencies inside and outside of the library and university to improve and develop services for the unit.
• Participate on the University Libraries’ leadership team to identify issues, proactively solve problems, collaborate on projects, and inform strategic direction and planning.
• Teach classes for The Keeping Sights Upward (KSU) Journey Honors College
• Engage in service to the University Libraries, the campus, or the profession.
• Contribute to the development of the library profession and/or subject-specific discipline through scholarship, presentations, and publications.

Skills

Leadership

Policy development

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Project management

Education

MLIS or equivalent terminal degree

Job description

Kennesaw State University Libraries invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Director of Resource Strategy and Management and Librarian Associate Professor or Librarian Professor faculty position with a preferred start date of December 2026. This twelve-month contracted role supports both the Kennesaw and Marietta campuses in Georgia.

The incumbent will lead operations, supervise staff, develop policies, and collaborate across the university.