University Librarian
About The Position
The Dean of STU Libraries provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight for the University's entire library ecosystem, including the University Library, Law Library, and Collection Management. This role is responsible for ensuring uniformity of service and equitable access to resources across all branches, serving as a bridge between academic goals and operational excellence. The University Librarian ensures that library services, digital resources, and physical facilities evolve consistently to meet the diverse needs of undergraduate and graduate students. A key collaborator across campus, they manage high-level personnel, maintain budgetary stability, and oversee complex accreditation compliance (SACS, ABA, IPEDS) to guarantee a high standard of academic support university-wide. The Dean of STU Libraries also serves as the University Library Director, the Law Library Director, or the Director for Collection Management Services, which will remain their primary function.
Requirements
- M.L.S. from an A.L.A. accredited library school program is required.
- Previous academic library experience is required.
- Three or more years of supervisory experience is required.
- Previous library administrative experience required.
- J.D. from an accredited ABA institution is required if the University Librarian also servers as Director of the Law Library.
Nice To Haves
- Three or more years of experience in law libraries is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide vision and leadership for the Library System in support of the University's mission and goals.
- Plan, develop, and deliver high quality library services that are accessible to all undergraduate and graduate students.
- Establish a process of ongoing review, assessment and improvement of library programs, resources and services that will evolve along with student needs and expectations.
- Collaborate with the directors of the university's academic and student support services to leverage strengths and expand opportunities to address student needs.
- Manage the library systems operations with a focus on ongoing improvements within a stable budgetary context.
- Develop, maintain, and review library system policies.
- Implement and oversee the library systems human resources policies, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, and training.
- Interview and participate in the selection of assigned staff; conduct performance appraisals and suggest professional development opportunities in accordance with university policies and procedures.
- Supervise directly heads of library sub-units: University Library, Law Library, and Collection Management Services.
- Coordinate Library membership in different cooperating consortia, professional organizations, and any other organization the libraries may belong to.
- Maintain and provide information and statistics; assist with preparing reports for accrediting agencies and reporting agencies including, but not limited to: SACS, ABA, Department of Education, IPEDS, SEFLIN, and others.
- Coordinate with the head's of library sub-units to ensure that the libraries collections are sufficient to meet the needs of STU programs and students.
- Oversee building maintenance and cleaning services by interfacing directly with the Office of Physical Plant.
- Propose updating and maintenance as needed.
- Keep statistics on special project and assignments.
- Represent STU Libraries in local, regional, and national meetings as requested.
- Serve on University and/or Law School Committees and participate in University events as requested.
- Keep informed of new trends in library services and the legal profession.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
