Director Library (6358)

Friends University • Wichita, KS

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About The Position

Friends University is seeking to fill the Library Director position in Wichita Kansas. The Full-Time Library Director provides strategic leadership for all functions of the library in collaboration with other academic units and in support of the mission of the University; serves as primary advocate for the library.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of experience in an academic library, including supervisory and/or administrative responsibilities.
• Master’s degree in Library or Information Science required
• Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves much personal contact with others inside and/or outside the organization for purposes of giving or obtaining information, soliciting cooperation, outreach, and building relationships.
• Servant leader with strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Leadership and team-building skills, with an ability to innovate and inspire engagement and collaboration across campus.
• Demonstrated expertise with information technology and library systems.
• Commitment to undergraduate and graduate student success, educational excellence, and the integration of faith and learning

Nice To Haves

• Additional graduate degree in an academic discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day library operations, manage library personnel, and maintain overall responsibility for the physical library building, including coordination with physical plant, the Academic Resource Center, and student-athlete study hall, as needed.
• Establish a collaborative and student-focused team culture that enhances the library’s reputation for warmth, hospitality, and service.
• In consultation with university administrators, develop the library’s operating budget in a transparent and data-informed manner, and coordinate library practices and procedures with university policies.
• Allocate financial resources by making purchasing decisions and purchases, paying and reconciling all invoices and credit card statements.
• Develop and maintain the library as a hub for student learning and innovation.
• Proactively consult with faculty and administrators to determine the resource and service needs of academic departments and programs.
• Establish and evaluate strategic and long-range plans for the library and its personnel.
• Network and grow connections in appropriate professional organizations to stay current with trends in library services.
• Serve as the primary ambassador for the library, actively promoting library services and programs, representing the library at campus events, and maintaining a strong presence with faculty, staff, and students.
• Participate in course-based library instruction, student orientations, information literacy initiatives, and research consultation services.
• Develop programs and policies in support of academic programs and key areas such as information literacy, student and faculty research, grant writing, and technology; seek ways to integrate research skills across the curriculum
• Oversee development of the physical collection, subscriptions, electronic information resources, and receipt of library donations, guided by usage data, curricular relevance, and budget priorities.
• Manage digital systems and resources that support access and discovery, including the catalog, research guides, authentication system, and social media.
• Assess the quality and effectiveness of library programs and services; seek opportunities for continuous improvement

Benefits

• Friends University is committed to work-life balance for its employees by offering flex work options, up to 4 weeks of vacation, 96 hours of sick leave per year, up to 13 1/2 paid holidays, half day Fridays June through July, up to 5% retirement matching, and free undergraduate tuition for you, your spouse, and your dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees