Director of Library Services​/Assistant Director Center Mennonite Brethren Studies

Job Summary

Tabor College is a private Mennonite college in Hillsboro, Kansas, United States. It is owned and operated by the U.S. Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches and adheres to Anabaptist doctrine. You must be a Christian but YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A MENNONITE TO WORK HERE.

• Library Leadership & Vision
  • Lead and promote the mission of the library as a vital academic partner across all programs and disciplines
  • Oversee the library’s instructional programs, resource collections, and academic support services
  • Foster a vision of excellence in library services, aligning with the college’s mission and academic goals
  • Build collegial relationships with faculty, staff, students, and administration to support diverse learning needs
  • Communicate the role and value of the library to the campus and broader community
  • Steward the library space to create an environment for research and collaborative learning
• Library Operations & Staff Supervision
  • Supervise library staff and student workers; provide guidance and professional development
  • Coordinate acquisition, organization, and access to print and electronic resources
  • Ensure high-quality service, research support, and information literacy instruction
  • Maintain library policies, manage the budget, and oversee daily operations
  • Collaborate with the Library Committee and participate in academic planning initiatives
• Center for Mennonite Brethren Studies (CMBS)
  • Collaborate with the CMBS Director to strengthen the relationship between CMBS and the Tabor Library
  • Assist the CMBS Director in managing the collection, organization, and management of archival materials for the Heritage Collection and CMBS facilities.
  • Assist the CMBS Director in managing staff and student workers who are engaged in managing CMBS collections.

• Required Qualifications & Abilities
  • Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLS or MLIS) from an ALA accredited program
  • Demonstrated leadership in academic library services
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
  • Experience supporting traditional and nontraditional learners across disciplines
  • Has a demonstrable faith in Jesus Christ
• Preferred Qualifications & Abilities
  • Experience with OCLC’s Worldshare Management Services
  • Experience with Lib Guides

To apply, please contact Alex Wiens in our business office at tchumrec or call , ext. 1052.