Director of Library Services

Discover the opportunity to join Baker College, honored as one of the 2024 Best and Brightest Workplaces in West Michigan, Metro Detroit, and Nationally.

Do you have a passion for advancing education through innovative library services? Baker College is looking for a Director of Library Services to lead the way.

The Director of Library Services plays a pivotal role in leading the vision and strategy for the College's dynamic library system, ensuring it aligns with and advances the institution's academic mission. This position offers an exciting opportunity to guide the development and management of comprehensive resources, services, and policies that foster student success, inspire research, and cultivate collaboration across both campus and online environments. Join us in transforming the learning experience for our diverse community!

The Director of Library Services at Baker College will oversee all library operations across campus and online, including collection development, information literacy, digital resources, and staff supervision. This role involves collaborating with faculty, academic leaders, and IT teams to integrate innovative services that address evolving educational needs. The Director is responsible for continuous review and improvement of library programs and resources, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, and fostering an inclusive, accessible learning environment. Additional duties include managing library technologies, budgeting, staffing, and evaluating resources to support diverse subjects. The Director will promote library resources, coordinate outreach, manage policies, and contribute to long-term planning while staying informed on industry trends and representing the library at conferences.

Apply today to become our new Director of Library Services and lead the way in shaping the future of academic resources and student success!

At Baker College, we're on a mission to transform education with a Student-First philosophy. Our President's vision is dedicated to creating an environment where students, faculty, and staff flourish. Join us in cultivating a culture of belonging and engagement, where every individual is valued and appreciated.

The successful candidate will believe in and support the student-first philosophy while contributing to the overall success of Baker College, and acting as a positive role model and brand ambassador on and off campus.

The full position description is available for your review online - Director of Library Services

ABOUT BAKER COLLEGE:

Founded in 1911, Baker College is committed to embracing technology, sparking innovation, and fostering a supportive learning environment where students can get the real-world knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to pursue the life and career they want. Each of our six campus locations is special, with a unique culture, collection of academic programs, and landscape.

Baker College is an independent, private, non-profit institution that grants associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees on campuses across Michigan and online. Our student-first philosophy is the cornerstone of our institution-it is our compass, guiding us and keeping us on course, ensuring that our students and their success are always our main priority. Our dedication to the success of our students ensures that we will all go

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The ideal candidate for the Director of Library Services position will possess a Master's degree in Library/Information Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited institution. A minimum of three years of experience in an academic library, including a role such as Assistant Director, is preferred. Additionally, prior supervisory experience is highly valued.