Director of the Grasselli Library

Director of the Grasselli Library

John Carroll University invites applications for the position of Director of the Grasselli Library. John Carroll is a private Master’s I, Catholic and Jesuit university located in a residential suburb of Cleveland, Ohio. We seek an experienced librarian and administrator to advance the Library’s commitment to promoting excellence in teaching, learning, and scholarship.

Applicants should possess a Master’s degree in library science or a related field from an ALA-accredited program and an additional advanced degree, preferably at the doctoral level. The candidate will qualify for tenure at the level of Associate Librarian or above, holding faculty status, on the basis of professional and scholarly achievement. The individual filling this position will offer dynamic, visionary leadership and will possess excellent communication skills. This person will function as a liaison to the university community and as an advocate for a faculty of 8 and an FTE staff of 25, and will oversee a $2.34 million annual budget. The successful applicant should be able to address major issues in librarianship including: changes in scholarly communication; storage and delivery of information; emerging technologies; intellectual property issues; the evolving roles of academic libraries as places, providers of information, and supporters of research and instruction. Responsibilities will also include grant-writing, assisting in Library fundraising and in donor relations activities.

Candidates should submit a letter of application, a current CV, and the names of three references, including their addresses and phone numbers. Individuals who submit their applications by 15 March 2012 will receive full consideration; the search will remain open until the position is filled. Please submit all materials to:

Dr. Matthew P. Berg, Chair, Search Committee
c/o Office of Human Resources
John Carroll University
20700 North Park Boulevard
University Heights, OH 44118

John Carroll University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and is the Jesuit university in Cleveland. The University is committed to diversity in the workplace and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities.

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