Library Director

Institution

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Job Summary

The Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T), a technological research university which is part of the University of Missouri System, seeks a collaborative, flexible, experienced leader for the position of Library Director. This position reports directly to the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.

It is an exciting time for the Curtis Laws Wilson Library as we have many areas for growth and development.  We have recently absorbed the campus archives, which allows for new collaboration in the areas of collection development and digitization.  Our institutional repository, Scholars’ Mine, just had its one millionth download and is entering a period of increasing support from campus.  Our learning commons is strategically growing in phases, with new opportunities to embed technology and improve spaces to support student success.  The library and university strategic plans appear at http://library.mst.edu/strategicplan/ and http://strategicplan.mst.edu/.

The director will:

  • Establish a shared vision that promotes the missions of the University and the Library.
  • Advocate for the library in all settings.
  • Communicate effectively with the Missouri S&T Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor, regarding all operations and initiatives; work with the Provost Leadership Cabinet to further the needs of the campus.
  • Work closely with Faculty Senate Library and Learning Resources Subcommittee, IT, and Educational Technology to support research, teaching, service, and learning.
  • Provide strategic leadership for the coordination and management of library services including planning, budgeting, assessment, and the integration of emerging technologies and trends.
  • Seek external funding in support of strategic library initiatives.
  • Develop new and improved spaces and services for students to enhance learning and collaboration.
  • Lead the Missouri S&T Library’s collaboration efforts with the other libraries in the University of Missouri System, and libraries and library organizations in the region, to optimize use of existing resources and the development of new initiatives.
  • Cultivate and sustain an organizational culture of respect, teamwork, professional growth, and responsibility; and which rewards learning, creativity, ownership and innovation.

Minimum Qualifications

ALA-accredited master’s degree in library science or master’s degree in related field, with at least 8 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Second master’s degree. Experience in an academic library setting. Demonstrated progression of supervisory responsibilities. Demonstrated ability to build teams and foster a collaborative working environment. Demonstrated administrative responsibilities with budget and planning. Effective oral, written, and electronic communication skills.

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