Director Library Services

Park University•Parkville, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Library Services provides strategic leadership for all functions of the library, collaborating with faculty and staff across the University to support Park’s mission and student learning outcomes. The Director is responsible for oversight of the Norrington Center, the physical location of the Library on the Parkville flagship campus, as well as the digital resources that serve Park students studying on campuses in six states and online.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution.
Familiarity with trends and best practices in higher education and academic libraries.
A track record of progressively more responsible administrative, management, or leadership experience, preferably in an academic library with an emphasis on strategic planning, budget management, staff development, and emerging technologies.
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the core tenets of academic librarianship as articulated by the American Library Association’s Bill of Rights, Intellectual Freedom Principles for Academic Librarians, and Code of Ethics, as well as the Association of College and Research Libraries’ Framework for Information Literacy.
Strong interpersonal, communication, leadership, and collaboration skills, especially as they apply to the work of building and maintaining a respectful, collegial, and inclusive work environment.
Proven track record of successfully working with faculty, other department heads, and administrators to develop and deliver services that support teaching, learning, and scholarship.
Demonstrated leadership and communication techniques that exemplify transparency and accountability, that build trust between and among individuals and groups, and that elicit creativity, commitment, and high performance from employees.
Proven successes in the development, delivery, and assessment of library collections and services.

Nice To Haves

Education or experience in archives management and/or a second master’s or a doctoral degree.
Experience with program evaluation, assessment, and accreditation practices.
Demonstrated knowledge of information technology as it relates to libraries, and the ability to effectively communicate with technologists, administration, and library personnel about technology.
Experience with the development and delivery of library services to distance and online students.
Ability to perform administrative functions for a range of online information tools and databases.
Experience developing and implementing user-centered digital projects.

Responsibilities

Defining and articulating the vision, strategic directions, and priorities for the future of the Library and for developing a dynamic environment that values creativity, teamwork, and innovation.
Overseeing the development, delivery, and assessment of library services, resources, and programming in support of student learning.
Embracing emerging technologies; providing a combination of vision and practical management in response to the emergence of face-to-face, online, and hybrid educational experiences.
Advocating on behalf of the Library both inside and outside the university and representing the library at local, state, regional, and national consortia and associations.
Working closely with administration and faculty to ensure that library resources, services, and programming meet the needs of the entire university community; measuring service quality and making improvements as needed.
Serving as the facility supervisor for the Norrington Center, Campanella Gallery manager, and other campus units to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment for students.
Overseeing the Fishburn Archives and processes for records retention and collections management, in collaboration with appropriate administrative offices.
Serving as project manager for library technology projects, and serving as the main point of contact with vendors.