Director of Hiebert Library Fresno Pacifi

Position Summary

Anticipated hiring salary range : $70,000.00-$85,000.00 annually

The Director of Hiebert Library reports to the Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs and is responsible for the management and operations of Hiebert Library. This includes planning and implementing programs and services, supervision of all library staff, and budget management.

The Hiebert Library is an academic library which serves Fresno Pacific University, a private Christian university in the Central Valley of California. The library has a small, dedicated staff of librarians who serve the students and faculty of the university community.

Be in agreement with the university’s Confession of Faith, have a personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, be active in the life of the church, and live a life consistent with a commitment to the Lordship of Christ. Embrace the mission, vision, and values of Fresno Pacific University. Be Christ-centered in all areas while working with staff, faculty, students, and or any person or organization in the course of representing the University.

All FPU employees are called to exercise the gifts and calling of God through their daily life and role here  ministers to students and other employees in daily life, FPU employees seek to embody the ideals laid out in the FPU Idea. A steadfast commitment to the “The Fresno Pacific University Idea” and agreement to support its ideals and practices while employed by the University.

• Oversee and manage all aspects of library operations, including but not limited to budgeting, acquisitions, donations, personnel management, and facilities management.
• Manage the financial activities of the Hiebert Library, including development and monitoring of its annual operating budgets and procurement functions.
• Provide leadership in the delivery of information services, including reference assistance and information literacy instruction.
• Oversee the promotion of the integration of technology to enhance library services and resources and the collaboration with university IT professionals and vendors to implement digital initiatives that improve user experience.
• Oversee the archives of Hiebert Library.
• Collaborate with the university’s academic programs and student support services to address student needs.
• Serve as a liaison to each academic program, giving special attention to the non-traditional and distance learning students
• Promote the library as an academic and student development service center
• Ensure sufficiency of the collection for the research needs of students and faculty
• Design, market, deliver, manage, and assess the library services, including technology, cataloging, circulation, and reference procedures for traditional materials, music library, media library, and electronic resources.
• Develop and implement assessment strategies to measure the effectiveness of library programs and services, utilizing those insights to inform decision-making and program development.
• Foster a culture of professional development among library staff, supporting ongoing training and professional development opportunities to enhance staff skills and expertise.
• Serve on Academic Cabinet, President’s Council, and other university committees as required.
• Complete tasks timely with work that is comprehensive, complete, and accurate.
• Communicates clearly, listens attentively, and seeks to understand others.
• Collaborates productively with colleagues of varying skillset.
• Other job duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited program.
• At least 5 years of library experience
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, organizational management, personnel management, and financial management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with other stakeholders.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in library services and organizational practices.
• Preferred :
• 2 years academic library experience
• Strong understanding of emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in library services.
• Experience in library acquisitions
• Knowledge of relevant legal…