Library Director: Strategic Leader for Liberal Arts

Bowdoin College; Maine; On-site; USD 185,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan 401(a)/403(b)

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Holidays and leave

Parental leave

Facility access and fitness classes

Job summary

Bowdoin College seeks a Director of the Library to provide strategic vision, lead a collaborative staff, and advance the library’s role in teaching and scholarship. The Director will oversee operations, budget, and space planning, while partnering with campus leaders on the integration of library services with teaching, research, and open access initiatives.

The role requires a Master’s in Library Science, proven leadership in library administration, and a track record of developing staff and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision, direction and leadership for the Library.
• Recruit, supervise, evaluate, and develop staff across functional areas.
• Lead planning and implementation of library components of the campus master plan, including facility changes.
• Collaborate with faculty and administrators to support academic programs and student learning.
• Oversee budgets and long‑term financial planning for library operations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Staff development

Team building

Education

Master's in Library & Information Science

Job description

Bowdoin College seeks a Director of the Library to provide strategic vision, lead a collaborative staff, and advance the library’s role in teaching and scholarship. The Director will oversee operations, budget, and space planning, while partnering with campus leaders on the integration of library services with teaching, research, and open access initiatives.

The role requires a Master’s in Library Science, proven leadership in library administration, and a track record of developing staff and