Library Director

Full job description Position Summary:
Adams State University seeks a dynamic leader to serve as the Director of the Nielsen Library. The Director of the Library provides strategic leadership, direction and oversight of the Nielsen Library. They work with library staff, campus administrators, faculty, and students to direct the overall administration, program planning, policy development, budget, and resources allocation for the Nielsen Library. The new Director will provide a vision for the library that responds to student needs, provides excellent leadership, and promotes the library as an integral part of the campus and community. The Nielsen Library serves as a central hub for both scholarly research and student services. It houses a computer lab and classroom, the Grizzly Testing and Learning Center, Academic Advising, Student Support Services and the Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI) in addition to more traditional library services. Librarians actively support online, on-campus and incarcerated students in finding the resources they need to support scholarly work. They provide instruction through the LS225 Introduction to Library Science class, and support the Inquiry project in First Year Seminar. The Library also plays a pivotal role in promoting and supporting faculty in the use of OER resources.
The Nielsen Library is staffed by 3 librarians in addition to the Director, two staff, and countless work study students. The Director will not only provide leadership but will serve as a fourth librarian, contributing to the overall skills and capacity of the library staff.
We recognize that women and people of color are often less likely to apply to a position if they don't match 100% of the job qualifications. Don't let that be the reason you miss out on this opportunity! We encourage you to apply if you can demonstrate many of these skills and competencies.
Specific Job Duties (Essential Functions and Responsibilities)
Directs Library operations and provides leadership and implementation for strategic planning Promotes the importance of library programs and services throughout the campus, the community, and the state Directs personnel management within the library, including recruitment, evaluation, development, mentoring and retention of staff Prepares the budget and maintains compliance with University fiscal policies Demonstrates awareness of emerging technologies and trends in academic libraries Manages library collections, programs, and services using assessment tools to inform changes Works collaboratively with library staff to promote delivery of strong customer service Oversees building maintenance, including auxiliary departments housed in the library Works at service desks, including occasional evening and weekend rotations Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in library science from an ALA accredited program 7 years of progressively responsible library work, three of which are in an academic library 3 Years of experience supervising professional staff Demonstrated success in program planning and implementation Demonstrates knowledge of, sensitivity to, and ability to work effectively with, the educational needs of individuals and groups with a diverse range of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity of Adams State University's student population, including students with different abilities (e.g., physical and or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded, inclusive practices within the classroom Demonstrated commitment to honesty, efficacy, and collaboration. Commitment to professional development, scholarship, and service to the university and community. Preferred Qualifications:
PhD or second advanced degree Experience providing library services to distance learners Experience working with consortia Experience working with diverse populations or in rural settings Ability or experience working with historically under-served and/or underrepresented populations, and first-generation college students. Salary and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $82,344-$93,660 commensurate with experience and education. In addition to salary, Adams State University offers a competitive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. For detailed benefits information please visit .
Required Documents Cover letter, curriculum vitae, diversity statement, graduate transcripts (Copies accepted, official transcripts required upon hire), and three references.
Completed applications should include the following:
A detailed cover letter of application addressing your experience in library leadership and the key responsibilities listed above. Diversity Statement: please address the following questions: Describe how your life experiences, identities, and/or professional commitments have shaped your approach to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in relation to library leadership? How does working at a small HSI with a sizable population of first-generation university students set in a rural environment align with your leadership experience and professional goals? Transcripts of graduate-level work. 3 References: name, job title, and contact information (email, phone). Priority will be given to applications received prior to June 1, 2024, but the position will remain open until filled. All interested candidates must submit application materials electronically through the ASU Careers page at .
For questions, contact:
Dr. Liz Hensley, search committee chair: About Adams State University – Alamosa, Colorado
Adams State University is a state-supported, regional comprehensive university located in the San Luis Valley of Southern Colorado and the city of Alamosa. As the state's premier Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), over 50 percent of its undergraduate students represent racially diverse backgrounds. A high percentage of undergraduate students are first-generation and Pell eligible. The university offers undergraduate programs in the arts and humanities, physical and natural sciences, mechanical engineering and computer science, social sciences, kinesiology, fine arts, business, and nursing, and specializes in educator preparation in several disciplines. Adams State also offers graduate degrees in cultural resource management, public administration, music education, kinesiology, higher education administration and leadership, history, business (MBA), and educator programs, including counselor education; the university also has a doctoral (PhD) program in counselor education. The university has an active athletic program. The Adams State Grizzlies athletic teams compete under the auspices of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC).
The institution is committed to increasing the diversity of its professional staff and is actively seeking qualified applicants who have experiences, skills, and/or personal attributes that augment the perspectives of our current faculty and staff. We are working to diversify our faculty and staff and especially encourage applications from women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other historically-underrepresented populations. We will give particular consideration to qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings; persons who possess varied language skills, a record of successful experience in engaging diverse communities/student populations; and job seekers who can contribute to equity, diversity, and inclusion through teaching, service, and scholarship. The successful candidate will join a campus that is dedicated to inclusive excellence and acknowledges Adams State's purpose to foster the educational goals of its students and the well-being of the surrounding community.
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Adams State University is dedicated to fostering Inclusive Excellence and especially encourages applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other historically underrepresented populations. Given the university's mission and student body composition, the institution is committed to increasing the diversity of its professional staff and is actively seeking qualified applicants who have experiences, skills, and/or personal attributes that augment the perspectives of our current faculty and staff; we will give particular consideration to qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings or who possess varied language skills and have a record of successful experience in engaging diverse communities and student populations. Additional information about the university and the academic mission may be found at /