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High Point University has exclusively retained Jack Farrell & Associates ( www.jackfarrell.com ) to find the winning candidate for this important position. Interested candidates should provide a CV and 2-page cover letter by email to Jack Farrell ( jack@jackfarrell.com ). The cover letter should address : 1) Why am I interested?, 2) How am I qualified?, and 3) What might High Point University Libraries look like in several years under my stewardship? Thank you.

High Point, NC

High Point University is seeking a University Librarian and Director of Library Services to join our excellent faculty and staff. High Point University libraries include a main library, two satellite locations, and a staff of 20. The University Librarian has faculty status and oversees library operations, including all collections, their access, and acquisitions. Current library resources number 265,000 physical volumes, including 850,000 eBooks, and access to 42,000 periodical titles through ownership, and electronic subscriptions and databases. One of the upcoming additions to campus will be a new library building. The 100,000 square foot Charman Library will be centrally located on campus and serve the needs of the High Point University community.

QUALIFICATIONS : Education

Master of Library Science from an ALA-accredited library school.

Experience and Training :

Ten years of management and supervisory experience in an academic library.

Significant experience as a library director or as the head of a major department within a large academic library.

Knowledge, Skills, Ability :

Strong management, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to communicate a strong service message.

Ability to work collaboratively within the library and in the university community.

Technology / computer skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Directly supervises library employees in four areas – reference, research, and instructional services, technical services, media and printing services and the circulation of materials.

Assures that the collection, both physical and virtual, supports the learning and research outcomes of the University community.

Manages the library budget and exercises fiscal control to assure proper use of financial and personnel resources while assuring the campus community has the materials needed to be successful.

Establishes library objectives that mesh with the campus’s long-term goal for information services for students, staff, and faculty and develop these library goals while managing policies and programs that further their success.

Works with the Library Management Team (LMT) to develop and ensure that basic library policies are communicated and implemented.

Works to assure that the library provides a safe and comfortable place for students and other members of the campus community to study and conduct research.

Advocates on behalf of the library with stakeholders, communicating the value of library resources and services in supporting the broader University mission, initiatives, and programs and regularly reports these findings to the University community.

Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating effectively with all stakeholders.

Serves on University committees.

Other duties as assigned.

ACCOUNTABILITY :

Manages the University’s library and information services.

Supervises library employees.

Reports to the Provost.

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