Library Director — Hybrid Work & Strategic Leadership

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

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