Director, Library Services

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Reporting directly to the Provost, the Director of Library Services ensures the provision of library services and resources to the Stevenson community in support of student learning, academic programs, and faculty teaching and research. The Director is responsible for all Library personnel, programs, fiscal resources, and initiatives, including developing, implementing, and evaluating Library policies and procedures, and managing, assessing, and reporting on Library operations and initiatives.

As a member of the Provost’s leadership team, the Director provides well-informed, engaged, and collaborative leadership at the library and university levels. The Director develops and maintains positive professional relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the Stevenson community. The Director provides strong leadership consistent with the academic goals and mission of the institution and works to foster a student-centered and excellent customer-service-oriented approach to operations.

This position is campus-based, and housed in the University’s new Zaffere Library opening in January 2024.

Master’s Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a graduate program accredited by the American Library Association plus five years of experience in an academic library setting including at least two years of supervisory experience as a library director or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in academic libraries preferred.

• Demonstrated knowledge of all aspects of contemporary library operations including library practices, trends, learning spaces, and emerging technologies.
• Broad knowledge of library automation systems, online resources, and instructional technologies.
• Excellent interpersonal and cultural competency skills, and demonstrated ability to communicate and work collaboratively and effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• A strong record demonstrating the ability to lead, manage, develop, and assess people, programs, projects, and initiatives, preferably in a university library.
• A demonstrated pattern of sound judgment, tact, and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to combine knowledge of broader library trends with analysis of departmental strengths and weaknesses to inform future planning for the library.
• Ability to complete complex projects and make forward progress on strategic initiatives.
• Ability to use data to support planning, development, implementation, and assessment of initiatives and operations in support of institutional improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent technical, analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks effectively under pressure with excellent attention to detail and deadlines.
• Effective fiscal planning and budgeting skills, and demonstrated ability to manage and steward human and fiscal resources.
• Ability to balance multiple responsibilities, work effectively under pressure, set priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
• Sound professional judgment, flexibility, willingness to learn and implement new technologies, and the highest standards of professional ethics and integrity.
• Proficient in using library services platforms and willingness to explore, assess, and implement new technologies and software in…