TOUGALOO COLLEGE is hiring: Director of Library Services in Tougaloo

Director of Library Services

Position Summary: Tougaloo College seeks an enthusiastic, technology-driven, innovative leader with a deep commitment to the liberal arts and undergraduate/graduate education for the position of Director of Library Services. Reporting to the Office of the Provost, the Library Director provides strategic vision and leadership for the library’s support of academic programs and student learning.

Responsibilities:

• Provide vision, leadership, and advocacy for the college library.
• Work collaboratively with academic support services to design and implement a learning commons.
• Design information literacy programs to meet the needs of a multicultural and diverse faculty and student body.
• Develop and manage library budgets and educational resources.
• Provide strategic planning and assessment, as well as operational oversight of library staff, services, collections, and spaces.
• Serve as a liaison to selected academic departments.
• Participate in a full range of outreach services, including reference, instruction, and collection development.
• Represent the library in the local, regional, and national library communities, in addition to college committees.

Experience/Qualifications: MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program and a minimum of five years of experience in a progressively responsible supervisory position are required. Earned doctoral degree and familiarity with strategic planning, developing new initiatives, technology, and budgeting are preferred. All interested applicants should provide a letter of interest, current vita, graduate transcripts, and a list of three current references.

Date of Position Opening: 10/17/2024

Application Deadline: Until position filled

Job Listings: https://www.tougaloo.edu/about-tougaloo-college/jobs

Email App/Resume/Cover Letter to: TougalooCareers@tougaloo.edu

Physical Address: Tougaloo College, Attention: Director of Human Resources, 500 West County Line Road, Tougaloo, MS 39174

Equal Opportunity Statement: ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, DISABILITY, CITIZENSHIP, VETERAN STATUS, GENETIC INFORMATION, GENDER IDENTITY, OR ANY OTHER LEGALLY PROTECTED STATUS. THE COLLEGE PROHIBITS SEXUAL HARASSMENT, INCLUDING SEXUAL VIOLENCE.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Tougaloo, MS 39174: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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