Director of Forrer Learning Commons/Library

Bridgewater College • Bridgewater, VA

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About The Position

Bridgewater College invites applications for a Director of the Forrer Learning Commons/Library, beginning January 4, 2027. Reporting to the Provost, the Director provides strategic, operational, and collaborative leadership for the College’s integrated learning commons environment. The Director advances the College’s and Learning Commons’ missions by fostering innovative, student-centered academic support that promotes teaching, learning, research, scholarship, and academic success, while cultivating a welcoming environment and experience.

The Director oversees the administration of library services and Learning Commons operations, including strategic planning, personnel management, budgeting, collections, technology, facilities, assessment, and accreditation compliance. The role works closely with faculty, staff, students, and campus partners to cultivate collaboration across the Learning Commons, ensure access to high-quality information resources and services, and integrate library services effectively into College life.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS/MLS), or an equivalent degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association.
• Three to five years of progressively responsible leadership experience in an academic library.
• Demonstrated experience in personnel supervision, budget administration, strategic planning, and organizational leadership.
• Experience managing library services, collections, technologies, and operations.
• Knowledge of current and emerging trends in academic librarianship, information services, learning technologies, and higher education.
• Strong interpersonal, supervisory, organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and presentation communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to service excellence, collaboration, and supporting student success.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies and foster an inclusive and collegial environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, operational, and collaborative leadership for the integrated learning commons environment.
• Advance student-centered academic support that promotes teaching, learning, research, scholarship, and academic success.
• Cultivate a welcoming environment and experience.
• Oversee library services and Learning Commons operations, including strategic planning, personnel management, budgeting, collections, technology, facilities, assessment, and accreditation compliance.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and campus partners to foster collaboration across the Learning Commons.
• Ensure access to high-quality information resources and services.
• Promote the effective integration of library services into the life of the College.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans and a 403(b) retirement program.
• Generous paid time off and several paid holidays.
• Full tuition benefits for eligible dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director