Associate Library Director, Access, Instruction Research Services

Position: Associate Library Director, Access, Instruction, & Research Services
## Associate Library Director, Access, Instruction, & Research Services Apply:
US, Saint Paul, MN:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
R2026442
** Overview
* * The DeWitt Wallace Library at Macalester College seeks a collaborative, thoughtful, and forward-looking leader to join our leadership team as Associate Library Director for Access, Instruction, & Research Services.
This position is ideal for someone who is inspired by our mission to “strive to create an equitable ecosystem of knowledge, ideas, experiences, and expertise that immerses our community in opportunities for inquiry, discovery, delight, and innovation,” and eager to help bring it to life. The Associate Library Director leads a team of colleagues who support information navigation and fulfillment, research, teaching, learning, and digital scholarship while helping shape how the library evolves to meet the changing needs of students, faculty, and the broader campus community.
The position oversees Access Services, Research & Instruction Services, and Digital Liberal Arts, and works with a dedicated team to support our community’s information needs and continuous learning. From strengthening information literacy programs and supporting digital scholarship to improving library services and spaces, the Associate Library Director helps further the library as an essential partner in the college's academic life.
As a member of the library's leadership team, this individual contributes to strategic planning and organizational decision-making while building strong relationships across campus. The role works closely with faculty, students, staff, and campus partners to develop services that are responsive, welcoming, and aligned with the college's mission.
The ideal candidate enjoys both thinking strategically and solving practical problems. The work ranges from mentoring staff and improving workflows to navigating the impact of emerging technologies, responding to changes in the information landscape, and identifying opportunities to strengthen library services. Success in this role requires sound judgment, thoughtfulness, and a commitment to helping others do their best work. Candidates who are energized by developing and supporting staff, building partnerships, improving services, and helping an academic library adapt to a changing world are encouraged to apply.
About the Department:
Macalester's DeWitt Wallace Library staff create a learning environment that supports inquiry, discovery, creativity, and innovation. Committed to inclusive access, lifelong learning, user-centered services and collections, and meaningful campus partnerships, we foster curiosity, information literacy, and research skills in a welcoming environment. We value diverse ways of knowing, clear and honest communication, equity, collaboration, professional growth, staff wellbeing, and the shared goal of supporting a liberal arts education.

** Responsibilities & Qualifications**### * ###
** Provide strategic leadership for Access Services, Research & Instruction Services, and Digital Liberal Arts.*** ###
** Lead and support a team of 11 staff (8 direct reports) and approximately 40 student employees (supervised by 3 Access Services staff).*** ###
** Foster collaboration, professional growth, and a positive workplace culture.*** ###
** Partner with faculty and staff colleagues to strengthen information literacy, research support, and digital scholarship.*** ###
** Guide the continued development of library services, spaces, and technologies that support teaching, learning, and research.*** ###
** Use assessment, user feedback, and data to improve services and demonstrate the library's impact.*** ###
** Help shape the library's strategic direction as a member of the…