[Libs-Or] Job Announcement: University Librarian at Southern Oregon University

[Emily Miller-Francisco]

Southern Oregon University invites applications for the position of
University Librarian. Reporting to the Provost and Vice President for
Academic Affairs, the University Librarian will oversee staff, budgeting,
library services, collections, physical space, technology adoption,
strategic planning and assessment, fundraising, and the formation and
maintenance of campus, community, and regional partnerships. The ideal
candidate will be a visionary, collegial, experienced leader, with the
proven ability to manage, develop, and forward the strategic vision of an
academic research library, while successfully implementing operational
details and managing staff. The University Librarian is responsible for
overseeing all operations and services of the Hannon Library, including
information literacy instruction, research services and tutoring, access
services, web development and discovery, collection development,
cataloging, government information resources, digital projects, special
collections, open educational resources, and outreach.



*Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities*

   - *Lead and Inspire*. Working collaboratively, develops and articulates
   the strategic mission of the library. Fosters and promotes the innovative
   development of quality resources, services and other library initiatives.

   - *Manage and Mentor in a Shared Governance Environment*. Manages and
   mentors library faculty and staff members within a collegial system of
   shared governance. Fosters a supportive work environment that inspires full
   investment in the library mission.

   - *Oversee Library Budget and Building Spaces.*  Oversees the
   administration of a complex library budget. Plans effective fiscal resource
   management that maximizes results with limited resources. Guides the
   development and implementation of policies governing physical library
   spaces.

   - *Assess*. Leads and encourages assessment activities at all levels.
   Collaboratively develops strategies to improve programs.

   - *Advocate*. Champions library resources and services to the campus and
   community. Educates others about the vital role the library plays in the
   university environment. Endeavors to acquire external funding to support
   the library.

   - *Engage Campus and Community*. Engenders a dynamic, student-centered
   service environment. Demonstrates a deep commitment to diversity and
   intercultural goals of the institution. Seeks to engage the local and
   campus community through a variety of programming. Proactively solicits
   external support from donors and other sources.

See the full posting at https://jobs.sou.edu/postings/9602
Priority deadline 2/15/2022
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