Director of Library Services and Operations, B.D.
Kslibassoc - Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States, 46804![Kslibassoc](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Job PostingJun. 28, 2024POSITION SUMMARY :
The Director provides strategic leadership for all functions of library services and operations in collaboration with other academic units and in support of the mission of the university.
The
Director manages, develops, and/or directs programs and services that support and facilitate student learning and scholarly endeavors. This position serves as a learning support advocate and resource for students, faculty, and staff by
directing a full-service library with state-of-the-art services and resources focused on exceptional patron service and responsiveness to patron needs.PRIMARY DUTY:
Supervise, coordinate, and/or direct all aspects of Northwest’s Library Services unit, designed to build upon the innovative approaches to student learning, academic programing, and faculty teaching and research demonstrated by Northwest’s constituents.Works with library leaders and staff to set the mission, goals, and objectives of the Library and its services.Responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing the B.D. Owens Library facility operations and space utilization.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :Directs the B.D. Owens Library, developing policies, programs, processes, & personnel necessary to advance the goals and action agendas of the library and strategic initiatives of the University.Manages the design, implementation, & evaluation of campus-wide library programs and services for all students, faculty, and staff.Collaborates with University departments, faculty, and staff on library services issues.Oversees library budgets.Supervises and develops the library staff, including team leaders in access services, collection development, and research services and the staff within those units.Provides guidance to and supervision of research librarians engaging in instructionSupervises the University Archives and related university collections and the staff archivist.Oversees scheduling, space allocation, maintenance, emergency response, and access in the B.D. Owens Library facility in support of the strategic goals of the institution.Provides leadership for planning for future development, refurbishment, or re-organization of the B.D. Owens Library design, equipment, function, and utilization of space including learning spaces and collection organization.Serves on University and consortial committees, working groups, task forces, & teams.Supervises all library staff and numerous student employees.Performs other duties as assigned.REQUIREMENTS :Education: An American Library Association accredited Master’s degree in library and information science or library science; MLS or equivalent that is considered terminal for college and research libraries.Experience: At least five years of experience at as a librarian in higher education settings, including a record of increasing responsibility in library management positions.Skills: Strong human relations, verbal and written communication skills; strong organizational and analytical skills; ability to manage projects and design/implement/evaluate programs;
a firm commitment to continuous improvement; knowledge of library services and software; and a clear, practical understanding of organizational dynamics and teamwork.WORKING CONDITIONS :
This position will work in a typical office environment
with some evening and weekend hours required.May be called in to address emergency needs in the Library.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position supervises employees within Library Services and Operations.EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS
USED:
Typical office equipmentTYPICAL PHYSICAL
DEMANDS:
Ability to lift up to 20 poundsCOMMUNITY:
Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city’s website at
www.maryville.org
.UNIVERSITY:
With an enrollment of about 10,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its
Northwest-Kansas City
location at the Northland Innovation Center and through
Northwest Online
.The University is a national model for student success and career placement. In addition, 97 percent of Northwest bachelor’s degree earners and 99 percent of master’s degree earners secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation, according to the most recent data.APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue until filledDATE AVAILABLE:
August 1, 2024TO APPLY:
Please fill out a Northwest application online by clicking
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/nwmissouri/default.cfm
to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three references in order for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1127 or email
bbadger@nwmissouri.edu
for more information.The Kansas Library Association is the common bond, public voice, and collective power for the Kansas library community.
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