Learning Commons Director/Librarian

Midland University

Luther Library

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

Not Specified

Location

Fremont, NE

Hours

40.00

MLS

Not Specified

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Academic

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Job Description

Reports to: Dean of Curriculum & Instruction

Brief overview of Position: The Library Director is an experienced, forward thinking, academic professional with in-depth research, information literacy development, customer service, and academic program support skills.  He or she collaborates with the Dean of Curriculum & Instruction to ensure academic support resources are in place for undergraduate and graduate students and faculty. 

Promotes excellence in development and delivery of outcomes-based academic library and academic program support practices

  • Oversees Library functions to include reference/ research services, development and maintenance of physical and online collections
  • Serves as the university resource for development of information literacy initiatives (credit bearing curriculum as well as non-credit bearing workshops)
  • Coordinates Academic Program Support services to include tutoring, Writing Center, Math Lab, Supplemental Instruction, and Quiz Lab
  • Provides proven, research-based information literacy theory and support for research and reference services inside-, and outside-, of the classroom.
  • Maintains up to date trend awareness regarding innovative best practices for academic libraries and academic program support services
  • Assesses established learning and non-learning outcomes using evidence-based decision making for continued improvement

 Provides leadership for operational aspects of an academic library and program support center

  • Administers Library and Academic Program Support budget development and management processes
  • Oversees academic program support work study student, and para-professional staff (including graduate students), hiring and scheduling for library and academic program support services
  • Serves as administrator for online program support scheduling system (WC Online)
  • Participates in the continued evaluation, selection, testing and implementation of hardware and software tools, technologies and services that enhance the library and academic program support services

 Need to Have:

  • Minimum of master's degree in Library Studies or Library & Information Studies from a regionally accredited institution; will consider candidates with required work experience in last year of program
  • A passion for academic excellence and innovation in an academic setting
  • Knowledge of current industry trends and information literacy standards
  • Three to five years' experience in academic library setting
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including exceptional communication and collaboration with diverse constituencies, including students, faculty, employees and external parties.
  • Familiarity with American Library Association, Association of College & Research Libraries, academic library consortiums, and accreditation preferred

The Community

Midland University is a private liberal arts university in Fremont, Nebraska, just outside of metro Omaha. 

HR Info

Dr. Susan Kruml at kruml@midlandu.edu 

Please submit a cover letter and resume.

Posted Aug 17, 2017