Public Services Leader, Spencer Research Library

The University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, invites applications for Associate Director / KSRL Head. This tenure-track faculty role leads public services, instruction, and educational outreach, coordinating with colleagues and advancing primary source literacy.

Reporting to the Director, this position supervises three staff, oversees exhibits and communications, and steers assessment-driven service improvements while promoting KU's distinctive collections to local and global

Qualifications

• Requires an ALA-accredited master's degree in Library/Information Science or equivalent.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience of staff.
• Experience in public services, instruction, outreach, and exhibits is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements reference and access policies balancing security with barrier-free access.
• Directs three staff and student assistants, ensuring coordination and professional development.
• Oversees public services, outreach, exhibits, and public-facing communications.
• Collaborates with KU Libraries to align public services with collection stewardship.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Public services leadership

Collaboration

Outreach programs

Education

MLS/Masters in Library/Info Science (ALA-accredited)

PhD in Library/Info Science (if applicable)

Job description

The University of Kansas, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, invites applications for Associate Director / KSRL Head. This tenure-track faculty role leads public services, instruction, and educational outreach, coordinating with colleagues and advancing primary source literacy.

Reporting to the Director, this position supervises three staff, oversees exhibits and communications, and steers assessment-driven service improvements while promoting KU's distinctive collections to local and global