Director of Duggan Library, Hanover College Job at Hanover College in Hanover

Hanover College seeks a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as Director of the Agnes Brown Duggan Library. Reporting to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Director will lead an experienced staff in drawing upon a comprehensive program review to transition the library to a multipurpose hub for services, research, information literacy and interdisciplinary collaboration. The Director oversees all aspects of the library, supporting the vision of the College, upholding the mission of the library, and collaborating with faculty to sustain the curriculum and link information literacy with students' learning. This is an administrative staff appointment with faculty status. Start date is July 1, 2025.

Duggan Library houses the College's collection of over half a million volumes (print and electronic) along with an extensive media collection and access to over 100 databases covering all academic subjects. The three-story, 50,000 square foot facility is a central campus feature and also houses the Gladish Learning Center, collaborative learning spaces, computer lab, and media tech room. A major component of the library is the Joseph Wood Evans Memorial Special Collections and Archives Center, housing over 150,000 items from 300 B.C.E. to the present day. The library serves approximately 1,000 residential undergraduate students and over 200 graduate students in our expanding hybrid programs in health sciences.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• In collaboration with the Provost and library staff, establish and implement a three-year strategic plan for library operations to align with the College's vision, mission, and core values and responsive to the ever-evolving teaching, learning and scholarly research environments.


• Supervise and evaluate services, staff and collection development to champion information literacy, provide access to quality information and resources, and aid faculty and students in their teaching and learning.


• Promote and facilitate innovation in technology, service models, and librarianship.


• Facilitate partnerships thatsupportthe Duggan Library's efforts to be adynamic and innovativehub for student services,resourcesand support.


• Champion andfacilitateefforts to improve access, equity, diversity, and inclusion in all library servicesincluding open educational resources.


• Develop and administer the annual library budgetand a long-range financial sustainability plan.


• In collaboration with the Office of Advancement, stewardgift funds,nurtureand builddonor relationshipsto secure fundingthatenhancelibrary operations and services.


• Identify,researchand developgrant opportunitiesthatassistinfacilitatingresearch, nurturing facultypartnershipsand supporting library operations and services.


• Represent the College and library in local,regionaland national networks, consortia, and professional organizationsincluding annual reporting to professional agencies and accrediting bodies.


• Engagement with and service on the PALNI (Private Academic Library Network of Indiana)BoardofDirectors.


• Serveon College committees and task forces as appointed.

Required education and experience:

• An MLS or MLIS from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited institution or an equivalent international program.


• Demonstrated increasingly responsible administrative experience in an academic library.

While it is unlikely that a single candidate will have all the following qualifications and characteristics, the ideal candidate should possess many of the following:

Expert knowledge of the challenges and trendsimpactingacademic libraries and colleges with experience developing innovative,creativestudent-centeredsolutions.

Demonstrated commitment to developing an academic library that works in partnership with faculty to be a vibrantand evolvingcenter for teaching, learning and civic engagement.

Track recordofprovidingmultiple access points to library information and resources for a diverse collegepopulation.

Successful record as an administrative leader with experience in strategicplanning;fiscal management; and personnel managementincluding staff and students.

Evidence of developing effective collaborations and relationships across campus constituencies, as well as with community partners and key stakeholders that expand beyond the campus community.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills and the ability to act as a strong advocate for the library.

Ability to prioritize workload with multiple demands and frequent interruptions.

To Apply

Review of applications is ongoing and will continue until position is filled. Materials received by January 6, 2025, will receive full consideration. Electronic applications should include: application letter addressing required and preferred qualifications, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, and transcripts addressed to Ms. Katy Lowe Schneider, Associate Provost and Chair, Duggan Library Director Search. To apply and upload documents, visit https://hanover.hirecentric.com/jobsearch/. For more information, seehttps://www.hanover.edu/about/employment. Salary range available upon request. Questions may be addressed toKaty Lowe Schneider at lowe@hanover.edu.

About Hanover College

Hanover College is a premier, nationally recognized liberal arts institution that has core strengths in the natural and life sciences, education, and business. Founded in 1827, Hanover is Indiana's oldest private, four-year college and sits on a beautiful 650-acre campus overlooking the Ohio River. Hanover's 1200 undergraduate and graduate students participate in a distinctive intellectual, challenging, and supportive community whose members value transformative learning, meaningful service, and lifelong inquiry. The College's students are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning and lives and nurtured to develop each individual's unique abilities to their highest level.

Hanover is situated just west of historic Madison, IN. Once a major river port for the state, Madison (population 12,000) has maintained its sense of 19th century heritage with 133 city blocks on the National Register of Historic Places, designating it as the state's largest historic district. Midwest Living magazine recently listed Madison as the 4th best small town to visit.

Hanover College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing an inclusive, welcoming, and diverse college environment. The students, faculty, staff, and trustees of Hanover College are committed to providing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive campus so that all feel welcome to seek academic, personal, and moral growth within a community that is safe, challenging, and responsive. We embrace diversity in recruiting and retaining students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds regardless of age, race, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, marital status, political viewpoint, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. We recognize that our definition of diversity must be inclusive, porous in its boundaries and ever evolving, changing as our campus, our society, and our vision of the world changes. It must also create a safe space for the discussion and debate of well-reasoned, thoughtful, and constructive ideas of all kinds. We strive to practice respect, compassion, and understanding for one another, so that all may participate in the open and free exchange of ideas necessary for a meaningful education and a successful democracy.