Faculty: Centennial Library - Director of Library Public Services

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Cedarville University Centennial Library seeks qualified candidates for the position of Director of Library Public Services. This position is a full-time, 12-month faculty position reporting to the Dean of Library Services.

The Director supervises the library’s Public Services Department, which is responsible for facilitating the use of library resources, services, and spaces. The Director accomplishes this through overseeing the personnel and operations of the Department managing patron use of library resources, services, and spaces, and promoting patron use through programs, technology, communication, and partnerships.

Position Description:

The Director supervises the day-to-day operations of the library’s Research Team, Circulation, and MediaPLEX areas. These operations handle the direct use of library resources, services, and spaces by the faculty, staff, and students of Cedarville University. This includes hiring and training, assigning work and directing tasks, ensuring the delivery of effective service, managing projects, determining priorities, and coordinating with other areas of the library.

The Director ensures that the library usage processes are functioning smoothly so that patrons can have effective access to the library’s print, digital, and audio/visual materials in both in-person and online contexts. The position provides direct leadership to the Research Team, leading its First Year Instruction program, classroom instruction efforts, research appointment system, and general research assistance service, and is also responsible for the library’s website and online service platforms.

The Director seeks to grow the value of library resources, services, and spaces through expanding their usage by faculty, staff, and students. This is accomplished through leading effective outreach efforts, partnering with other university departments, and managing the library’s public communication efforts. The Director also coordinates the liaison outreach of the Research Team and seeks new ways to proactively engage the campus community.

Position Requirements:

• ALA-accredited Master of Library Science degree completed or in progress
• Minimum of 2 years professional library experience sought; academic library and/or library leadership experience preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in delivering and/or coordinating library research services
• Evidence of creativity and innovation in library program development and service delivery
• Working knowledge of the appropriate library technological/organizational networks, systems, and tools
• Commitment to being service-minded
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Evidence of success in prior leadership positions
• Demonstrated pattern of positive organizational and interpersonal skills
• Work ethic that emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, detail, and decisiveness
• Proven effectiveness in team leadership and organizational collaboration
• Evidence of regular professional development
• Ability to complete light lifting and move materials
• Ability to review/evaluate materials visually and aurally
• Qualified applicant must be a born-again Christian with a personal commitment to Jesus Christ
• Qualified applicant must agree with and be willing to abide by Cedarville University's Doctrinal Statement, Community Covenant, and General Workplace Standards.

This position is subject to the University's verification of credentials and other information required by law and Cedarville University policies, including the successful completion of a background check. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. This position is pending budget approval.

Contact Information

All official inquiries should be directed to Jennifer Cochran, SHRM-CP, Director of Academic Human Resource Services. Position-specific inquiries should be directed to Joshua Michael, Dean of Library Services.

Cedarville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.