JOB DESCRIPTION: Director of Hoover Library
The Director of Hoover Library reports to the Provost and is responsible for the
leadership and overall management of library services and collections. The Director is
responsible for planning, budget, and staffing in support of the academic, instructional
and information needs of faculty, students and staff. The Director has faculty status, is a
member of the Provost’s Deans and Directors group and attends meetings of academic
department chairs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Direct Library operations, and manage and supervise library professional and
support staff
Consult with College faculty to determine library resources and service needs of
academic programs and departments
Develop programs and policies in support of the academic program overall and in
key areas such as information literacy, student and faculty research, and
technology
Consult with College administrators to determine budget and personnel
requirements and to coordinate library practices and procedures with College
policies
Consult with the Chief Information Officer to determine technology needs and
resources and to provide support for information management and delivery
Consult with Physical Plant Department to coordinate maintenance of and
modifications to the Library building
Develop and administer the Library’s annual operating budget
Manage the Library’s physical collections
Select and provide access to appropriate electronic information resources
Represent the College at national and regional conferences
Participate in leadership positions in appropriate professional associations
Assess quality and effectiveness of programs and services
QUALIFICATIONS
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Master’s in Library or Information Science required; additional graduate degree in
an academic discipline desirable
Minimum five years experience with increasing administrative responsibilities in
an academic library
Demonstrated expertise with information technology and library systems
Commitment to higher education at the undergraduate and graduate level
Service orientation and strong interpersonal and communication skills