• Plans and administers the university program of library services in order to provide adequate and appropriate resources and services to meet learning, teaching, and research needs.

• Develops long- and short-term goals and objectives for services in consultation with university staff.

• Reviews and analyzes materials needed.

• Develops, receives approval for, and administers a budget which provides for attainment of agreed-upon goals.

• Prepares and administers grants as necessary.

• Interviews, hires, trains, evaluates and recommend corrective action needed for improved work performance of personnel.

• Develops and administers policies and procedures for library services in order to ensure optimum services and security of materials. Revises policies as needed.

• Routinely reviews work in progress in order to assist personnel with more complex work-related problems.

• Directs preparation of routine and special reports as assigned.

• Examines trade publications and materials, interviews publisher’s representatives, and consults with others in order to select materials.

• Establishes and maintains working relationships with university staff and students in order to ensure library services meet university needs and represents the library in external situations, both professional and civic in nature.

• Prepares recommendations for physical facilities changes, additions needed to assure proper levels of service.

• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field for self and staff by reading, attending seminars, conferences and the like.

• Master’s degree in Library Science from an A.L.A. accredited institution (consideration of additional degrees such as MBA, MPA, or JD).

• Seven to ten years related experience in an academic library with two years in management. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to coordinate library services.

• Strong analytical skills to develop and administer departmental goals.

• Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of emerging trends and new technologies in libraries.

• Familiarity with systems of shared library resources such as OhioLINK.

$63,000 - $83,000

Submit cover letter (specifically addressing qualifications for the position), vita, copies of transcript showing highest degree, and contact information for three references to:  Shawnee State University, Department of Human Resources, 940 Second Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662.  Electronic application is preferred, and can be submitted to the Department of Human Resources at hr@shawnee.edu.  Official transcripts and background check required prior to hire. For further information contact Dr. Dave Todt, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, 740-351-3472 or dtodt@shawnee.edu.