Library Director

Lincoln University PA; Lincoln University (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln University invites applications for the position of Director of Libraries, serving as the academic and administrative leader of the Langston Hughes Memorial Library. The Director will plan and administer library services and report to the Provost/Dean of Faculty.

The role requires leading budgeting, external funding efforts, and collaboration across campus to advance the university’s mission and strategic plan, with an emphasis on diversity and scholarly support.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Library or Information Sciences from an ALA-accredited program is required.
• Additional advanced degree is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of trends in library science and ability to evaluate emerging technologies.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication and management skills with evidence of collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Serves as chief library administrative officer and provides leadership to the Langston Hughes Memorial Library.
• Articulates a vision for the role of an academic library in the 21st century.
• Develops, implements, and assesses the library’s annual strategic operational plans.
• Manages budget allocations and advocates for the library and staff.
• Oversees electronic resources management, training, purchasing, and usage statistics.

Education

Master’s Degree in Library or Information Sciences from an ALA-accredited program

Additional advanced degree preferred

Job description

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Position: Library Director

Location: Lincoln University, PA

Job Id: 1295

# of Openings: 1

Job Title: Library Director

Classification: Faculty

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: Langston Hughes Memorial Library

Reports: Provost/Dean of Faculty

FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

Lincoln University invites applications for the position of Director of Libraries. The Director serves as academic and administrative leader of the Langston Hughes Memorial Library and is responsible for the planning and administration of library services. This key leadership position is central to the University’s strategic plan and mission. The Director reports to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Essential Job Duties

• Serves as chief library administrative officer and provides visionary and innovative leadership in implementing the mission and goals of the Langston Hughes Memorial Library;
• Articulates a clear vision for the role of an academic library in the 21st century;
• Provides leadership in the development, implementation, and assessment of the library’s annual strategic operational plans
• Administers and manages budget allocations and serves as advocate for the library, library faculty, professional and support staff;
• Responsible for all aspects of electronic resources (management, training, purchasing, usage statistics and user support) for all LU Libraries.
• Identifies and evaluates new technologies to meet library automation needs.
• Coordinates with the IT department management of hardware, software, electronic information sources and telecommunications equipment used in support of the library's automated systems.
• Coordinates library distance learning initiatives and support for students and faculty
• Coordinates the planning, implementation and evaluation of programs;
• Seeks, develops and administers external funding sources to support the expansion of library services and programming;
• Effectively collaborates and communicates with all internal and external campus constituents; directs, develops, implements, and evaluates all aspects of library services to meet the scholarly and intellectual needs of the University community and its service areas;
• Fosters an organizational and educational climate that promotes and celebrates diversity within the University community;
• Initiates and works co-operatively on the development and acquisition of grants.
• Serves as liaison to faculty and designated academic departments.
• Assists the system administrator, maintain network integrity, including statistics, metering and security.
• Participates in the Library yearly budget process.
• Recruits and supervises the library personnel and provides for skill enhancements
• Serves on and /or chair committees for professional associations at the state, regional, and national levels; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Library or Information Sciences from an ALA-accredited program required; additional advanced degree preferred;
• A minimum of 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in library administration in an academic library with experience in strategic planning;
• Demonstrated knowledge of key trends in library science, including the ability to evaluate emerging technologies;
• Demonstrated ability to effectively serve as an advocate and spokesperson for the mission of the library required.
• Strong interpersonal, excellent oral and written communication and management skills required with evidence of success in developing collaborative relationships within and beyond the university:
• Evidence of expertise in identifying the needs of a culturally diverse student population and commitment to faculty/staff diversity.

Rank/Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Moderate lifting up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and body mobility to stoop, kneel, bend and reach.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is primarily performed in a university campus environment and requires a flexible schedule including evening and weekend work. Travel for administrative work is expected. The employee is subject to inside environment.