[Cus-l] Position posting: Executive Director of University Libraries, University of South Alabama

[Amy Prendergast]

The University of South Alabama seeks nominations and applications for
Executive Director of University Libraries.  The position will include a
faculty appointment.  The Executive Director is the chief administrative
officer of the Libraries and reports to the Provost and Senior Vice
President for Academic Affairs. The successful candidate is expected to
bring a vision for the future that will inspire their colleagues to pursue
a higher standard of excellence for teaching/librarianship, service, and
scholarship.

The largest division of the University of South Alabama Libraries is the
Marx Library. The Library holds over 360,000 volumes, over 1 million
microform units, over 900 current periodicals and serials, and a wide range
of electronic resources and databases. The Library's main departments are
Reference Services, including Interlibrary Loans; Government Documents &
Serials; Circulation; Collection Development; and Cataloging. As a hub for
access to academic information and collaborative learning outside the
classroom, the Library provides assistive services to all students,
faculty, and staff through its reference services and information literacy
instruction. The McCall Manuscripts and Documents Library is located in the
Marx Library. Separate sites in USA Libraries are the Baugh Biomedical
Library and its branches, the Mitchell College of Business Learning
Resources Center, and the Baldwin County Campus Library.

University of South Alabama is a member of Lyrasis, and of the Network of
Alabama Academic Libraries. Librarians at USA have faculty status and are
tenure eligible. Additional information about USA and the Marx Library is
available online at https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.southalabama.edu_departments_library_&d=DQIBaQ&c=GTxgfYI6i4KYikqC6GK_Jzn2mYGEh-v4HEPYCyQcJzU&r=Wcw2DK1jSyYu2vW8GUrouU1_uD7H6Z7B53V5KVdtm8w&m=EGRrnYP1WftkQIyoFRtPZ3R4tvJ-9gwkKxRg78bUr2o&s=JvEWnCplc5b0TRwPYKxQuVRH-C3xtSby2AL7Aaj_Cyc&e= .

The Executive director contributes to the University's academic and
development missions, including: enhancement and support of quality
academic programs and scholarship/creative activity; strategic planning,
budgeting, and program development; faculty and staff development; support
for campus recruitment, enrollment, and retention efforts; enhancement of
USA's tradition of serving minority, international, first-generation
students, and students with disabilities; and resource development through
fundraising and sponsored programs.

*QUALIFICATIONS:*

   - Master's in library and/or information science from an ALA-accredited
   library program. A doctorate in library and/or information science or
   second master's degree is preferred;
   - Distinguished record of teaching/librarianship, research/creative
   activity, and service consistent with the qualifications for appointment at
   rank of Senior Librarian;
   - A minimum of seven years of experience in academic library
   administration including strategic planning, budget management, and staff
   supervision with progressively increasing responsibilities, with preference
   given to candidates with at least five years of upper-level administrative
   responsibility;
   - Experience in personnel, student matters, and promotion and tenure
   review is preferred;
   - Commitment to cultural diversity and equal opportunity (demonstrated
   knowledge, skills and abilities in diversity and cultural competency are
   preferred);
   - Leadership ability to provide strategic direction for Library Affairs
   in a rapidly changing environment;
   - Demonstrated commitment to student success through library services
   and programs;
   - Active participation in state, regional, and national library and
   professional organizations;
   - Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain collegial and productive
   relationships with on- and off-campus constituencies;
   - Excellent organizational and communication skills.

*Before any offer of employment is made, the University will conduct a
pre-employment background investigation that includes a criminal background
and credit check.*

*Effective Date:* The position is available April 1, 2017.

*Application Deadline:* The deadline for applications is October 15, 2016;
or until filled.

*Application Procedure:* Applications must include a current curriculum
vita; a personal vision statement for the position; and the name, address,
phone number, and email address for three references. Apply online at:

https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.governmentjobs.com_careers_usouthal_jobs_1529147&d=DQIBaQ&c=GTxgfYI6i4KYikqC6GK_Jzn2mYGEh-v4HEPYCyQcJzU&r=Wcw2DK1jSyYu2vW8GUrouU1_uD7H6Z7B53V5KVdtm8w&m=EGRrnYP1WftkQIyoFRtPZ3R4tvJ-9gwkKxRg78bUr2o&s=HLrns2AWJR4am1SNPpjbN1gWVeTml5DPBOvv7wjrsiE&e= 
/executive-director-of-university-libraries

Please direct nominations and inquiries to:

Search Committee for Executive Director of University Libraries
c/o Dr. Bob Wood
MCOB 106
5811 University Drive South
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL  36693

bgwood at southalabama.edu

251.460.6902


*The University of South Alabama is an EO/AA employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including
pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression),
religion, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran
status.*
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Amy Prendergast
Marx Library
University of South Alabama
5901 USA Dr. North
Mobile, AL 36688
251-460-7025
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