Director - Director of the J. Eugene Smith Library, Eastern Connecticut State University.
Eastern Connecticut State University, Connecticut’s public liberal arts
university, seeks a dynamic leader to become the Director of the J.
Eugene Smith Library. Reporting to the Provost, the Library Director
provides leadership to support the educational mission of the
University. The Director of Library Services provides strategic
direction for library service and is a visible and articulate advocate
for initiatives that support the University’s strategic plan. The
Library Director collaborates with faculty, staff, students, and
administrators to leverage the Library’s presence and support for
service to the University community. The Director of Library Services
must be a strong communicator, and a leader who will foster
collaborative relationships internally, across campus, in the community,
within the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system, and with
other institutions. The Director must possess excellent interpersonal
skills and be able to work effectively within a culture of diversity and
inclusion. The Library Director must possess a deep understanding of
issues relevant to academic librarianship, including library
technologies, information literacy, digital libraries, outcomes
assessment, strategic planning, and scholarly communication and
publishing.
About the J. Eugene Smith Library: Built in 1998,
the 127,000 square foot Smith Library is an inviting social and
intellectual center of the campus. With shelving capacity for over a
half million volumes, and seating capacity for 900, the library provides
a modern, spacious, and well-equipped environment for student study and
research. The library offers over 60 computers for student use, and has
Wi-Fi throughout the building. The Library also houses a café, and the
Academic Services Center, as well as the Center for Instructional
Technology. Twenty-six full time staff, supplemented by part-time staff,
provide a welcoming and capable workforce to accomplish the library’s
service goals. Librarians are tenure track members of the University
faculty.
Major Responsibilities: Oversee all aspects of
library administration including daily operations, strategic planning,
budget planning, facilities management, collections stewardship, and
assessment of library services and resources. Supervise, lead, inspire,
support, evaluate and further develop a skilled, collaborative,
service-oriented library faculty and staff that embraces change,
innovation, and risk-taking. Provide strategic vision and direction, in
collaboration with the library staff, for initiatives in support of the
University’s mission and goals, including resource sharing,
preservation, coordinated collection development, scholarship, and
student success. Represent the library, establish and maintain
collaborative relationships across campus, in the community, within the
Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) system, and with
other institutions. Prepare annual and other reports on library
operations.
Requirements: Master’s degree in library or information
science from an American Library Association accredited program. Minimum
seven years of experience in an academic or research library, with at
least two years of library management experience including personnel
evaluation. Record of service-oriented leadership and collaborative
partnerships with various campus and professional constituencies.
Evidence of scholarly or professional achievement. Evidence of a
collaborative leadership style and the ability to develop and sustain
productive and harmonious relationships with faculty, students, library
staff, and colleagues. A record of supporting staff professional
development.
Desired: Additional advanced degree. Professional
experience in a liberal arts college/university library. Experience
managing in a collective bargaining environment.
Special Instructions to Applicant: Applicants
should be prepared to upload a cover letter that addresses
qualifications for the position and a CV. In addition, applicants should
supply three letters of reference. All application materials should be
submitted to librarysearch@easternct.edu. Review of completed applications will begin upon receipt and will continue until the position is filled.
About Eastern Connecticut State University:
Eastern Connecticut State University, the state’s public liberal arts
university serving approximately 5400 students, offers a wide range of
undergraduate majors in the arts and sciences and professional studies,
as well as selected graduate programs. Located in historic Windham
County in the heart of eastern Connecticut, the University is midway
between New York City and Boston and only a short drive from Hartford,
the state capital. Eastern is a member of COPLAC and has been named one
of the nation’s “Great Colleges to Work for” by the Chronicle of Higher
Education for the last seven years.
Eastern Connecticut State University does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender,
gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status,
ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning
disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation,
genetic information or criminal record. The following person has been
designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination
policies: Stacey Close, Associate Vice President for Equity and
Diversity, 860-465-5791, closes@easternct.edu.
Monday, January 09, 2017
Director - J. Eugene Smith Library, Eastern Connecticut State University
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