Head of the Schreyer Business Library
Head of the Schreyer Business Library
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POSITION SPECIFICS
The Penn State University Libraries seek a collaborative and engaged Head of the Schreyer Business Library to manage the services programs collections and faculty and staff in this department that is based at the University Park campus and supports the success of students faculty and staff in related disciplinary areas across Penn State. The Head of the Schreyer Business Library directly manages and mentors a team of faculty and staff employees.
Additionally the Head of the Schreyer Business Library closely collaborates with University Libraries colleagues and University Libraries stakeholders to cooperatively develop and advance the vision for subject libraries; liaison roles; reference outreach and instructional services; and collections at Penn State University Libraries. This position reports to the Associate Dean for Learning and Engagement and is a member of the Learning and Engagement Leadership Team and the University Libraries Leadership Council.
The Schreyer Business Library currently supports the following units and programs:
- Smeal College of Business
- Bellisario College of Communications
- College of Information Sciences and Technology
- School of Hospitality Management
- Department of Recreation Park and Tourism Management
- Department of Economics
- Communication Arts and Sciences majors in the College of the Liberal Arts
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation minor
- Penn States Invent Penn State Initiative
- Business and economicsoriented programs and students enrolled at other Penn State campuses and in the World Campus and other Penn State online programs.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Smeal College of Business
- Bellisario College of Communications
- College of Information Sciences and Technology
- School of Hospitality Management
- Department of Recreation Park and Tourism Management
- Department of Economics
- Communication Arts and Sciences majors in the College of the Liberal Arts
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation minor
- Penn States Invent Penn State Initiative
- Business and economicsoriented programs and students enrolled at other Penn State campuses and in the World Campus and other Penn State online programs.
Qualifications
Required:
- A Master of Library Science degree from an ALAaccredited institution (or equivalent).
- Substantial relevant experience with specialized business resources research consultation courserelated instruction and collection development in an academic special or research library setting.
- Commitment to and experience with shared governance and faculty mentorship.
- Commitment to and experience with initiatives that advance diversity equity inclusion and accessibility.
- Strong reputation for distinguished scholarship and professional accomplishments and strong record of service in appropriate professional or disciplinary associations as evidence of ability to meet the requirements of a tenured position at the rank of Associate Librarian or Librarian at the University Libraries supervisory and empathetic leadership and communication skills that build consensus support change management and encourage a strong selfsufficient team.
- Evidence of substantive leadership initiatives that advance diversity equity inclusion and accessibility.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement a strategic vision and lead collaborative efforts across library units and with external partners.
Additional Information:
The Penn State University Libraries are a strategic asset to Penn State University advancing intellectual discovery information literacy and lifelong learning all in support of the Universitys strategic goals in teaching research service and outreach. More information about working at the Penn State University Libraries including the organization at a glance culture and community mentoring and professional development salary and benefits as well as the evaluation promotion and tenure process can be found at: Successful candidates will benefit from a strong mentoring program developed by the University Libraries to support new faculty in tenuretrack appointments in fulfilling expectations in the areas of librarianship research and service.
Application Instructions:
Applications and all supporting materials must be submitted via Workday. To be considered interested candidates must upload a letter of application and a resume or CV. A candidates application materials are expected to provide clear evidence of their commitment to and the impact of the principles of equity diversity inclusion and accessibility throughout their librarianship teaching research and/or service.
Candidates also must provide four professional references indicating their professional relationship to each reference. References will be contacted later in the search process. While furnished references are at the candidates discretion references must include at a minimum a current/previous direct supervisor a Library or associationrelated colleague a current or former direct report and one at the candidates discretion. Review of applications will begin in early June and will continue until the position is filled.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Due to the financial and fiduciary responsibilities of this position successful completion of a credit history check will be required in addition to standard background checks.BENEFITS
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for fulltime employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.For more detailed information please visit ourBenefits Page.
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EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
