Director of Library Services

Position InformationPosition Title:Director of Library ServicesPosition Number:001404Full-time or Part-time:Full TimeDepartment:Library ServicesPosting Number:0401320SHRA/EHRA:EHRA (Non-Faculty) Job Category:Exec, Admin, ManagerialHiring Range:Commensurate with Education and ExperienceMinimum salary:Commensurate with Education and ExperienceMaximum salary:Commensurate with Education and ExperienceOverall Position Competency:Flat RateDescription of primary duties and responsibilities:

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:

The mission of the Charles Waddell Chesnutt Library is to support the University in its educational, research and cultural endeavors through careful selection, acquisition, organization, and interpretation of information resources. In addition, the Chesnutt Library assumes its special role as a major cultural resource for the community and the region at large.

Primary Purpose of the Position:

The role of the Director of Library Services is to provide effective administration and leadership for the academic library function that support the teaching, research and learning goals of the university. The Director is responsible for ensuring and evaluating the implementation of existing and emerging technologies that improve the delivery of library services, operations and resources. The director ensures that the library’s strategic plan supports the goals of the university and is implemented and revised as required.

The director evaluates the collections, manages the budget, supervises appropriate staff and ensures that high quality programs and services are available. In addition, he/she will partner with faculty, staff, student representatives and other administrative officials in developing new library programming. The director will lead the charge to provide effective information literacy programming for both students and faculty.

Description of Work Continued:

Duties and Responsibilities:

•Provides strategic leadership for all functions of the library in collaboration with other academic units, faculty, staff, and students and in support of the FSU strategic plan.
•Serves as the chief administrator and primary advocate for the Chesnutt Library;
•Guides planning and implementation of library policies;
•Provides information and reports as required by FSU, academic Affairs, UNC General Administration and other agencies on the status of the library;
•Establish a process of ongoing review, assessment and continuous improvement of library programs, resources and services.
•Ensures that the library has appropriate staff to carryout its functions and provides appropriate training and/or opportunities for the staff.
•Manages the budget and ensures effective and efficient use of fiscal resources.
•Ensures that information, digital, and technology resources of the Chesnutt Library remain up-to-date and meet the needs of 21st century users.
•Creates an active learning environment that encourages faculty and students to utilize the library as a Learning Community.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited program.

Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in an academic library with at least two years being in a supervisory role

Knowledge skills and abilities:Preferred Qualifications:Special Instructions to Applicants:Closing Date:Open Until Filled:YesAdditional Information for Applicants

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

EEO Statement:

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Veteran's Statement

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you currently possess a master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited program?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you possess a minimum of five years progressively responsible experience in an academic library with at least two years being in a supervisory role?
   • Yes
   • No

Optional & Required DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
3. Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Other Document
2. Other Documents Continued
3. Other Documents Continued.