Troy University Libraries is seeking an innovative, creative, knowledgeable and experienced library leader to lead the reference and access services team including 5 librarians, 1 professional, 2 clerical and 20 student assistants. This Librarian is responsible for the overall leadership, planning and management of reference and access services. This consists of reference desk services including evenings and weekends, LiveChat Assistance (an IM service), instructional programs, reference/government documents collections, circulation, interlibrary loan and media. This individual will have responsibility for reference collection development and participate in general collection development in all media formats. Required qualifications: An American Library Association accredited Master of Library Science or its equivalent. Five years of progressively responsible experience in an academic library; experience supervising and guiding staff; and demonstrated experience and familiarity with searching online databases and the Internet. Essential requirements include excellent interpersonal and communication skills; strong organizational and planning abilities; knowledge of library technologies; and the ability to work cooperatively within a system of multi-campus libraries. Preferred qualifications: The ability to work effectively with diverse staff and user communities; excellent analytical, organizational, problem solving and communications skills; a second master’s degree; and knowledge of current technologies and their application in a research and educational environment are desired. Research, publication and involvement in professional associations are expected. This position reports to the Dean, University Libraries. The candidate should have a publication, service and work record that qualifies them to be appointed minimally at the Assistant Professor level. Salary and rank: Based on experience and qualifications but minimum appointment at the assistant professor level is anticipated. The position is tenure track. Appointment date is open. The position will remain open until filled. Benefits are competitive and reflect the University’s commitment to attract quality applicants.

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