The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, invites applications for the position of Director of Library Services. The Director of Library Services is the chief academic and administrative officer of the Daniel Library, including The Citadel Archives & Museum, and the Friends of the Daniel Library organization. Holding faculty rank and reporting to the Provost, the Director participates in college governance as a member of the Deans' Council, Academic Board, and Graduate Council.
The Daniel Library holds more than 300,000 print volumes, over 4000 print and electronic serials subscriptions, and 7500 multimedia items. The Daniel Library serves as an important academic, cultural, and social center for The Citadel campus and the larger Carolina Lowcountry region. It recently underwent a $1.5 million renovation including a new Instruction Lab, Reference area, Circulation area, and staff support offices.
The Citadel has an undergraduate student body of about 2,000 students who make up the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. Another 1,000 students attend The Citadel Graduate College, a civilian evening program that offers graduate and professional programs, and strong growth is anticipated over the next several years in an evening undergraduate college. The Library plays an integral part in the educational experience at The Citadel, with Reference and Instruction Librarians providing library sessions in all freshman orientation classes, as well as in courses across the curriculum at both the undergraduate and graduate level.
The faculty of the Daniel Library currently consists of five full-time Reference and Instruction Librarians, the Head of Public Services, and an Interim Director. Staff consists of fourteen FTE. The Archives & Museum consists of two FTE staff members and two part-time graduate assistants.
The current budget of the library is $1.5 million with a collection budget of about $500,000.
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Minimum requirements:
· A masters degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program
· Academic credentials and record of scholarly productivity sufficient to merit appointment at the rank of associate professor or higher
· The ability to lead the library's development efforts, including active grant seeking and fundraising and a demonstrated ability in managing library budgets.
· At least ten years of academic library experience, including reference and instruction
· At least five years' experience working in a supervisory/administrative capacity
· Experience developing the physical space of libraries
· Demonstrated leadership in professional development
· Experience with accreditation issues, including planning and assessment
· A record of fostering teamwork and good working relations on and off campus.
· Experience with institutional archives, museums, and/or special collections.
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