University Librarian

The university librarian should be an enthusiastic and innovative leader who works collaboratively with faculty and staff to provide the library services necessary for students’ success at SAU’s campus in southern Michigan and online.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborates with faculty and other academic professionals to ensure the library’s services align with curricular needs and provide students with the information resources necessary for their success.
• Exhibits innovation and creativity related to library holdings, structure, and management to meet the needs of 21st century students at SAU.
• Ensures that the library’s website and resources to access information related to library are complete and current.
• Ensures access of library resources and services to the university community.
• Coordinates the delivery of library services to students, faculty, and staff who are remote.
• Develops and administers an effective online library environment.
• Ensures that the library’s physical space is welcoming, comfortable, accessible, and effective.
• Manages the library budget and spending.
• Supervises library staff.
• Works with faculty to promote the use of Open Educational Resources (OER).
• Maintains well-organized procedures for the selection, acquisition and cataloging of physical and online collections, books, periodicals, and other library materials to support SAU’s curricula.
• Manages the library’s Integrated Library System.
• Manages the library’s electronic resources, including all databases, serials, and consortia, including the annual evaluation of those resources.
• Maintains and strengthens partnerships and collaborative relationships with consortia and other groups, including Midwest Collaborative for Library Services, Association of Christian Librarians, Michigan Academic Library Association, etc.
• Provides leadership to information literacy activities and participates in the design of information literacy curriculum and information literacy instruction as needed.
• Oversees SAU’s small institutional archives.
• Performs additional duties as assigned and authorized by University administration.

QUALIFICATIONS

A master’s degree in library science, library & information science, or related discipline from a regionally accredited institution is required. At least three years of experience working in an academic library and management experience is preferred. Experience with library services and/or teaching in online environments is helpful. Strong computer skills are required, and familiarity with Brightspace or other online learning management systems is helpful. Must be an effective communicator, be self-motivated, be results oriented, be able to prioritize work and manage multiple priorities, and have budget management skills.

Spring Arbor University is a community of learners distinguished by our lifelong involvement in the study and application of the liberal arts, total commitment to Jesus Christ as the perspective of learning, and critical participation in the contemporary world. The successful candidate will be able to articulate how they would integrate the Christian faith into their responsibilities, and they will be someone who enjoys working with students and other faculty. The individual will exhibit a life and service that is in full accord with the Spring Arbor University Concept, Statement of Faith, and Community Covenant.

Experience working in multicultural academic environments preferred and individuals from diverse populations are encouraged to apply.