Strategic Library Director: Learning Resources

Miacada; Michigan; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Olivet seeks a Director of Library and Learning Resources to lead Burrage Library, guiding information literacy, research support, and access to resources for on-campus and online learners.

The role reports to the Dean for Academic Affairs and oversees collections, systems, budget, and daily operations while fostering a vibrant learning environment across residential and online programs.

Qualifications

• MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited program.
• At least three years of leadership in library services administration.
• Demonstrated budgeting and supervisory experience.
• Proven ability to teach and train students and faculty in library resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead Burrage Library as an active space for learning, research, teaching, and collaboration.
• Develop and manage the library's collections, budget, and daily operations.
• Provide information literacy instruction and research support for students and faculty.
• Coordinate with faculty to integrate resources into courses and with the bookstore on course materials.
• Supervise library staff, interns, and student workers; contribute to strategic planning.

Skills

Information literacy

Teaching

Leadership

Communication

Budget management

Education

MLS or MLIS (ALA-accredited)

Job description

University of Olivet seeks a Director of Library and Learning Resources to lead Burrage Library, guiding information literacy, research support, and access to resources for on-campus and online learners.

The role reports to the Dean for Academic Affairs and oversees collections, systems, budget, and daily operations while fostering a vibrant learning environment across residential and online programs.