Associate Director – Library

• Manages and coordinates the daily operations of the libraries’ resources, facilities, and services
• Supervises staff members in Access Services, Interlibrary Loan, and IT support
• Serves as acting director in the director’s absence
• Coordinates the format review and processing of dissertations and interacts with the graduate school, colleges, and registrar’s office
• Provides support for the virtual bookstore by assisting faculty/students with book adoptions while serving as a liaison with the registrar’s office
• Collaborates and provides support to the Education and Research Services’ team to ensure a positive user experience with electronic resources, ILS, and link resolver
• Assists in the assessment and development of long-range planning for resources and services
• Participates in the development and review of library policies and procedures
• Aids branding, marketing, and promotion of library services and programs
• Coordinates the collection and reporting of library statistics to regional and national agencies
• Commitment to continuing professional development, scholarly activity, and professional service
• Perform other duties as assigned

• ALA‑accredited master’s degree in library/information science
• Seven (7) years of professional experience in an academic and/or health sciences library
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to be flexible and creative in response to changing needs and priorities
• Adept at collaborating with a broad range of faculty, staff, and students
• Demonstrated commitment to embracing diverse backgrounds, values, and points of view, and supporting an inclusive educational and employment environment
• Strong understanding of academic library standards, policies, and procedures
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  Education and/or experience in life sciences
• Knowledge of health sciences information resources to support medical education, scholarship, and patient care
• Strong user-focused public services orientation
• Familiarity with electronic resource licensing, library management systems, and related technologies
• Experience with applications that support or enhance online learning environments (e.g. Lib Guides)

Demonstrates expertise in managing library operations, staff supervision, and user-focused services while fostering collaboration and inclusivity within academic environments. Proficient in library management systems and electronic resources to enhance educational support.