Director of the Library

-Responsible to model the University Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence to constituencies, respectful collaboration and active support of the University's Mission and Catholic and Lasallian higher education.
-Provides leadership for the development and implementation of a shared vision of the Library that enhances the quality of the library's programs and services and leads the library in support of the University's mission and vision in teaching, scholarship, service, and campus/community engagement.
-Gives strategic vision and leadership to the Library Advisory Committee
-Provides positive, collaborative leadership and supervision for the library departments. This includes all library staff, graduate assistants, and student workers.
-Makes recommendations for hiring library staff and promotes the professional development of librarians and staff. This includes the supervision and evaluation for continuing effectiveness of the professional and para-professional staff.
-Collaborates with university constituencies in strategic planning, integration of appropriate technology, collection development, policy development, funding, and assessment.
-Works effectively with college deans in support of academic programs.
-Proposes and administers library budget according to university policy and procedures. This includes reviewing library department and acquisition requests.
-Manages library facilities and resources promoting stewardship and increasing the effective achievement of library and university goals.
-Fosters information literacy through innovative delivery of library and information services to meet changing needs of diverse constituents.
-Develops liaison programs.
-Collaborates with units and services co-located within the library in strategic planning, mutual support of student learning, integration of appropriate technology, and policy development.
-Actively participates in internal and external committees and organizations as appropriate.
-Networks with other libraries, librarians, organizations to keep current with library and information literacy standards and practices, and represent the university in the community.
-Participates in the University-wide assessment activities to strengthen student learning, to achieve accreditation goals, and to improve the effectiveness of the library.
-Provides regular reports to the Provost Office regarding goals and accomplishments, including assessment, financial, and statistical data.
-Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
Master of Library Science from an ALA accredited program ,5 years experience in successful library administration.
-Evidence of successful management and leadership within a college or university library;
-Demonstrated ability to lead new initiatives consonant with the liberal arts university, strong communication and interpersonal skills;
-Demonstrated effective budget management;
-Demonstrated ability to lead, evaluate and supervise faculty and staff;
-Demonstrated previous experience with strategic planning, facilities management, accreditation and outcomes assessment;
-Evidence of leadership in collaborative activities;
-Knowledge of emerging trends and issues in college and university libraries and related instructional/information technologies;
-Evidence of commitment to diverse populations who utilize library resources;
-Demonstrated knowledge of technological applications and trends in university libraries;

Preferred:
Successful experience in transforming an academic library
-Record of success in implementing innovative library services;
-Experience in project planning and management;
-Demonstrated record of scholarly accomplishments and commitment to professional development.