Director of Library Services - Goodwin University. Full
time. This position is responsible for leading the direction of the
library and supervising all major divisions of library services. It
performs day-to-day management of the library, including creating,
reviewing, and updating library polices; managing all aspects of the
library systems, preparing, presenting, and managing the operational
budget; hiring, supervising, and evaluating all library staff. This
position also has the responsibility for complex library technical and
administrative decisions.
Knowledge, Ability and Skill:
Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of academic
library administration. Knowledge of library best practices.
Considerable knowledge of computer technology as it relates to academic
library functions. Considerable ability in oral and written
communications. Critical and creative problem-solving skills. Financial
management skills. Commitment to fostering a diverse staff and serving a
diverse community. Considerable ability to administer the activities of
a library system and to supervise the work of others. Considerable
ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
superiors, coworkers, associates, officials of other agencies and the
general public.
Education, Training and Experience:
Master’s Degree in Library Science or Library Information Science from
an accredited college. Minimum seven years of progressively responsible
library administrative experience including at least two years in a
supervisory capacity. Expertise using library technology/library
systems. Strong commitment to higher education at the undergraduate and
graduate levels.
Complete job listing is available here.
Interested applicants should submit their resumes/cover letter to www.goodwin.edu/jobs.
