VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

 

The Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T), a technological research university, seeks a dynamic, experienced leader for the position of Library Director. This position reports directly to the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. The successful candidate 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 regarding all operations and initiatives.
• Provide strategic leadership for the coordination and management of library services including planning, budgeting, and the integration of emerging technologies and trends.
• Collaborate with University Advancement to garner external funding in support of goals that cannot be adequately supported by the institution with general revenue.
• Develop new and improved space and services for students to enhance learning and collaboration.
• Oversee the assessment of library programs and services.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive strategic plan coordinated with the campus strategic plan, in collaboration with institutional executive and academic leadership, which analyzes and integrates existing and future needs.
• Demonstrate ability in building teams, strategic planning, and setting and achieving goals.
• Collaborate with the Faculty Senate Library and Learning Resources Committee to ensure that the library is fulfilling its role in supporting teaching, research, critical thinking, and lifelong learning.
• Evaluate library organization and staffing and modify as required to ensure the support of campus-wide needs and demands.
• Lead the Missouri S&T Library’s collaboration with the other libraries and offices in the University of Missouri System to optimize use of existing resources and development of new initiatives.
• Work with MOBIUS (a Missouri library consortium), the Missouri Library Association, and other Missouri and regional libraries to promote effective collaboration and use of resources.
• Foster an organizational culture based upon respect, teamwork, professional growth, and responsibility.
• Build and nurture an environment that rewards learning, creativity, ownership and innovation.

 

The successful candidate will have a minimum of an earned master's degree from an ALA-accredited program; a minimum of five years of progressively responsible administrative experience at a research library; the ability to conceive and articulate a vision for the future of library resources and services; a firm grasp of current challenges facing higher education; the ability to forge effective links with faculty and academic programs; excellent oral and written communication skills; and the insights and skills to lead the library staff in the development of innovative, technologically sound advanced programs and services.

 

Details about the library can be found at our website: http://library.mst.edu/ . Details about the campus can be found at: http://www.mst.edu .

 

Details of the application process may be found at http://hraadi.mst.edu/hr/employment/faculty/ and all applications must be submitted at this site, and must reference position #31438. Interested candidates will electronically submit an application consisting of a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, and complete contact information for five references. Review of applications will begin on March 1^st, 2013. Applications received after April 1^st, 2013 will not be given consideration.

 

 

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Becky Merrell
Library Information Specialist II
Missouri S&T
rmerrell@mst.edu
573-341-4013
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