The
UConn Library seeks a collaborative and people-focused leader to serve
as the Director of the UConn Hartford Campus Library (UHCL). Located
within the Hartford Public Library, the UHCL serves UConn students,
faculty, and staff advancing research, teaching, learning, and student
success. The Hartford Campus Library Director partners with UConn
Library, Hartford Campus, and Hartford Public Library team members to
envision, sponsor, and enact services and programming for the UConn
Hartford campus and the broader community.
Reporting to the
Associate University Librarian for Academic Engagement, the Hartford
Campus Library Director is responsible for providing an excellent
academic library experience for students, faculty, and staff. The
Director supervises four full-time staff members to collectively support
and advance the work of the UHCL. The Director will work primarily
onsite to oversee the Library’s operations and to promote and represent
the work of the UHCL. The successful candidate will demonstrate
excellent leadership, communication, professional judgment,
collaboration skills, relationship-building, and decision-making
practices while reinforcing the principles of anti-racism, inclusion,
and equity in daily responsibilities. This position is ideal for the
individual who thrives on establishing and maintaining strong
professional relationships that interconnect multiple teams.
Along with all UConn Library personnel, the Hartford Campus Library
Director will demonstrate respect in all interactions within the Library
and across the University and will exemplify the UConn Library values
of kindness and trust, curiosity and inquiry, equity and inclusion, and
having fun.
For the full job posting and to apply, visit this link.
To ensure full consideration, inquiries and applications should be submitted by March 13, 2022.
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn
encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities
and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.
