Dean, Noel Memorial Library
Louisiana State University in Shreveport seeks applicants for the position of Dean of Noel Memorial Library.This 12-month position reports to the Provost and Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs.The Dean is responsible for establishing a shared vision that promotes the missions of both the library and the University, as well as fostering collaborative and creative opportunities both within the library, across campus, and throughout the region.
With administrative oversight of all library operations, the Dean supervises nearly 20 library faculty and associates. The Dean oversees a main collection of over 250,000 items, a select state and federal depository with nearly 200,000 documents, a reference collection that includes over 100 databases, a microforms and media collection, and nearly 1,300 collections of historical records, oral histories, and miscellaneous manuscripts in our Archives and Special Collections. In addition, Noel Memorial Library houses the James Smith Noel Collection, a closed-stack private collection of approximately 250,000 volumes on permanent loan to LSU Shreveport.
As a member of the Council of Deans, the Dean will provide a strong and influential voice in setting the academic direction of the University.
Qualifications
- MLS degree or the equivalent from an ALA-accredited university, with the academic
credentialsappropriate for tenure at the rank of Librarian
- a second Master’s, or doctorate, is preferred
- at least five years of progressively responsible leadership experience
- evidence of effective supervision of diverse staff, including strategic planning and budgeting
- demonstrated dedication to diversity and promoting a respectful work environment
- experience with information technology and library systems
- experience with regional or statewide consortia
- experience building relationships with business, nonprofit, and government agencies
- personal and professional integrity
- strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- record of successful grant writing is preferred
Application should include a cover letter, a current vita, a statement describing your vision of the role of a university library in the 21st century, and the names and contact information for five professional references. These documents should be emailed to Dr. Larry Anderson, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, LSU Shreveport:
Review of applications will begin immediately. This position is available as early as January 4, 2016, but search will remain open until filled.
LSUS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.