Library Director
- Institution:
- The University of Findlay
- Posted:
- January 9, 2012
- Location:
- Ohio
- Employment Level:
- Administrative
- Website:
- http://www.findlay.edu
- Application Deadline:
- February 9, 2012
- Category:
- Library/ information sciences
- Employment Status:
- Full-time
- Salary:
- Commensurate with experience
Library Director: The University of Findlay invites applications
for the position of library director, responsible for the
management of all elements of the University's library holdings,
including those in its main Shafer Library and affiliated
collections. The director is responsible for innovative and
collaborative leadership; promoting strategic goals for both the
library and the University; and managing library resources and
personnel to meet changing needs.
Candidates must possess a master's degree in library/information
science from an ALA-accredited institution; at least five years of
academic library experience with at least three years of
progressive experience in library administration; a demonstrated
record in budgeting, strategic and facility planning, and project
management; excellent communication, interpersonal, and supervisory
skills; knowledge of emerging trends and new technologies in
libraries, scholarly communication and research methods, and higher
education; a commitment to customer service, faculty development
programs and outcomes assessment.
The University of Findlay is a comprehensive master's institution
and the largest private university in northwest Ohio. The
University is a member of both OhioLINK and OPAL. The City of
Findlay, population 40,000, is recognized as one of the best
micropolitan communities in Ohio, with a strong business base and
school system and a friendly atmosphere. More information is
available on our Web site at http://www.findlay.edu.
Applications should be sent to: The University of Findlay, Office
of Human Resources, 1000 North Main Street, Findlay, OH, 45840, or
hr@findlay.edu or fax information to 419-434-5976. Applications
should be identified for Library Director and should include a
letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and
addresses of three references. Reference letters and official
transcripts might be requested at a later date. Review of
applications will begin March 1 and continue until the position is
filled. The University of Findlay is an Equal Opportunity
Employer/Educator.