Dean of Ingram Library

Description

UWG Ingram Library has a long tradition of excellence in supporting the quest for knowledge, creativity, and innovation with a broad and diversified range of scholarly resources. As a key element in scholarly development and student success, the Ingram Library plays a significant role in the university

The Dean of Libraries is a visionary and energetic leader who leads innovation and fosters growth. The Dean serves to build upon the strengths of the Ingram Library, curate robust student and faculty experiences, expand research and scholarly achievements, and engage the internal and external university community.  The Dean develops and maintains an environment of strategic and data-driven innovation and procures appropriate and adequate resources to support the university, its teaching sites, its distance/online education, and the UWG community. This position requires an adaptive leader to nurture change and cultivate an organizational climate built on respect, service, communication, and cooperation.  The Dean of Libraries serves as the chief academic and administrative officer for UWG Libraries and reports directly to the Vice Provost. The Dean is responsible for supervision and training of library personnel, and oversight of Library departments. The Dean provides leadership in the areas of administration and operations of the Libraries, including strategic planning, related policies and procedures, budget and fiscal management, library services, collections management and maintenance, and management of assigned facilities and equipment. The Dean ensures that the Ingram Library functions within the context of the UWG Strategic Plan and works with UWG constituents, the University System of Georgia System Office and partners at other USG institutions.   

Through visionary, inclusive, and entrepreneurial leadership, the dean will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administration to: 

• Provide creative, collaborative and transparent leadership consistent with the mission of the university 
• Create a sense of belonging, provide leadership in resources management and drive measurable outcomes  
• Lead strategic, long-term, and day-to-day planning, establishing goals, policies, and procedures for the library including personnel, accreditation and continuous improvement  
• Plan and efficiently manage library resources to meet the libraries and campuses¿ current and future needs, with relevance to space, access and resources selection 
• Advocate for and implement modern technology, communication strategies, instructional methods and outreach activities 
• Ensure appropriate and adequate resources procurement, management and delivery  
• Supervise and develop innovative programming, and expand research and scholarship that bolster faculty's achievement and student engagement  
• Direct the development and execution of comprehensive library services to promote faculty excellence and student success 
• Manage personnel activities, including recruitment, team-building, promotion and tenure, and professional development for librarians and staff  
• Work in a collegial and collaborative manner with all university members 
• Maintain collaborative partnerships both internally and externally to the university 
• Collaborate with University Advancement in innovative fundraising initiatives to enhance library resources  
• Participate in national, regional, and/or state library organizations, as appropriate and approved
• Engage in and support community outreach initiatives and perform all other duties as assigned 

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

The Dean will be a strategic leader who fosters a sense of place, cultivates world-class experiences for faculty and students, and develops meaningful external partnerships.  Within the context of the opportunities and challenges of 21st century higher education, the Dean will demonstrate: 

• A Master's degree in Library Science
• A progressive record of academic leadership with increasing responsibilities and a distinguished record of professional accomplishments, teaching, and scholarly achievement sufficient to qualify for appointment at the rank of associate or full professor 
• Successful administrative experience in supervision of tenure-track and tenured faculty  
• Demonstrated experience with appropriate and adequate library resources acquisition, maintenance and management, in support of university programs and initiatives 
• Demonstrated excellence in successfully cultivating an environment of teamwork through integrity and building trust 
• Strong interpersonal skills. A commitment to promoting transparency and inclusivity 
• Experience in working with external partners 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree from a regionally-accredited institution in addition to a Masters degree in Library Science 
• Successful history of strategic planning, resource stewardship, and assessment  
• Experience with technology integration in education and online learning 
• Record of success in generating grant and contract funding 
• Demonstrated commitment of supporting positive work environment and a culture of transparency and inclusivity 
• Successfully serving traditional and nontraditional students