Director of University Library

University of Louisiana Monroe•La, LA

About The Position

The Director of the University Library serves as the chief administrative officer of the Library and provides strategic leadership for all library operations, services, personnel, collections, technologies, and facilities. The Director advances the University’s mission by ensuring access to high quality information resources, fostering student success, supporting faculty teaching and research, and promoting innovation in scholarly communication and knowledge creation. The Director will lead the transformation of the Library into a premier campus destination for digital scholarship, information literacy, artificial intelligence resources, emerging technologies, data services, and technology-enabled learning. Working collaboratively with academic and administrative units, the Director will position the Library as a central hub for discovery, innovation, research support, and lifelong learning.

Requirements

Minimum Master’s degree in Library Science or equivalent required.
Evidence of substantive library administrative experience.
Demonstrated ability to lead the library in digital and technological information resources.
Experience with academic libraries, information services, and scholarly communication.
Strong leadership, collaboration, communication, and organizational skills is required.
Ability to effectively manage budgets, personnel, strategic planning and other upper administrative responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Terminal degree in Library Science preferred.
Record of successful grantsmanship or external funding activity is a preferred skill.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and strategic direction for all library operations, services, programs, and initiatives.
Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan aligned with the University's mission, vision, and academic priorities.
Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, assessment, and service excellence.
Lead the Library's evolution as the University's primary center for digital information resources, research technologies, and emerging learning tools.
Develop and expand services supporting artificial intelligence literacy, digital scholarship, research data management, open educational resources, digital preservation, and scholarly communications.
Collaborate with Information Technology, Academic Affairs, and academic colleges to identify and implement technologies that enhance teaching, learning, research, and student success.
Champion innovative uses of technology that improve access to information, strengthen digital literacy, and prepare students for a rapidly evolving workforce.
Oversee library technology infrastructure, digital collections, electronic resources, and technology-rich learning environments.
Promote the Library as a campus-wide resource for navigating the ethical, effective, and informed use of digital and AI-enabled information systems.
Partner with faculty, academic departments, and university leadership to support instructional excellence, student learning outcomes, accreditation efforts and faculty scholarship.
Ensure the development and delivery of programs that strengthen information literacy, research skills, digital competencies, and academic success.
Support undergraduate and graduate research initiatives through innovative library services and resources.
Expand opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement.
Direct and oversee all library departments, services, collections, facilities, and operations.
Establish policies, procedures, and assessment practices that ensure effective and efficient library services.
Utilize data-informed decision making to evaluate programs, measure outcomes, and improve services.
Develop, administer, and monitor the Library's operating and capital budgets.
Allocate resources strategically to support institutional priorities and emerging needs.
Pursue external funding opportunities, grants, partnerships, and philanthropic support for library initiatives.
Ensure responsible stewardship of university resources and compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
Recruit, supervise, develop, and evaluate library faculty and staff.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing work environment.
Support professional development, innovation, and organizational effectiveness across all library units.
Serve as the principal advocate and spokesperson for the Library.
Promote awareness of library services, resources, and achievements both on and off campus.
Represent the University in regional, state, and national library and higher education organizations.