Director of the Library

The Office of Academic Affairs at the University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) is seeking a Director of the University Library. This position is the Library’s chief academic officer as well as the administrative and budget head. The Director holds academic rank and is charged with the administration, academic leadership, and supervision of the operation of the Library through its instructional programs, research, publications, and service activities. Oversight includes activities of Public Services (Circulation, Reference, Interlibrary Loan, Government Documents and building management), Special Collections, and Technical Services. The Director is responsible for strategic planning and top-level decision-making in all areas of the Library. Depending on qualifications and experience, candidates holding full Professor rank may be considered for immediate tenure. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Offers strategic vision that develops an ever improving and evolving Library for current and future needs.

• Directs/implements strategic planning consistent with and in support of the University strategic plan.
• Develops strong working relationships with Deans, Vice-Presidents, the University President, and other University administrators.
• Active member of the Committee of Deans and Directors.
• Participates in policy development and implementation on a Library-wide basis.
• Is a strong advocate for all programs within the Library.

Provides academic/professional leadership.

• Oversees the promotion and tenure process for Library personnel.
• Annually evaluates Library personnel direct reports.
• Recruits, retains, and leads high-quality faculty and staff.
• Mentors and supports faculty in developing scholarship and pedagogical innovation, including grant-funded projects.
• Resolves faculty and staff issues.
• Creates an environment that supports professional excellence.

Oversees operational functions for an effective, efficient, and dynamic Library.

• Manages space utilization in the Library.
• Assists in monitoring Library business operations, providing input regarding fiscal decision-making.
• Compiles statistics and reports from the Library’s departments to drive decision-making.
• Creates an annual report.
• Creates the Library schedule of operation for each semester utilizing input from Library department heads.
• Serves as co-systems administrator with the Coordinator of Technical Services.

Provides external representation to promote the Library and the University.

• Attends University, community, and professional events.
• Serves on professional and University committees as assigned.
• Serves as the ULM Library’s representative in the statewide library consortium, LOUIS.
• Represents the Library to external stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates with Associate Professor rank.
• American Library Association accredited Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science.
• Considerable experience with a library management system.
• Several years’ experience in library management and/or administration.
• Record of service that includes activities such as assisting undergraduate students; mentorship of junior colleagues, post-doc researchers, and/or graduate students; and participation in volunteer activities on campus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

The University of Louisiana at Monroe does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, retirement status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship, Vietnam era or veteran status, sickle cell trait; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or disability in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities as required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; the Equal Pay Act of 1963; Executive Order 11246 of 1965; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; the Rehabilitation Action of 1973; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act of 2008; the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974; the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008; and the Louisiana Employment Discrimination Law.