Tennessee State University is seeking an individual responsible for overseeing the operations of the Avon Williams Library. Responsibilities vary, requiring interpretive judgment, scheduling staff, teaching bibliographic instruction/information literacy classes, and understanding advanced research methodology, along with close collaboration with the faculty. The ideal candidate would be a highly innovative individual with proven leadership and management skills to motivate and supervise service-oriented staff and further develop customer-centered practices.

Qualifications
Leadership and management skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills demonstrating ability to facilitate meetings and manage an energetic staff, especially in developing informational guides/resources, and delivery of quality customer service. A second masters or doctorate is preferred.

The ideal candidate should show:

Evidence of commitment to professional growth
Commitment to continuous improvement that results in positive changes in the work place and service delivery
Experience in computer literacy and knowledge of automated library systems, preferably Innovative Interfaces
Experience in library instruction, marketing and public services
Ability to work collegially in small group and team environment
Supervisory skills in managing all functions of the library including establishing goals, assessment of the staff and the services, staff schedules and others


Supervisory Authority
Directly supervises 5 FTE
Work Hours | 8 am-4:30 pm
1:00 pm-9:30 pm evening shift
9 am-5:30 pm Saturday

Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree in Library Science, or Library and Information Science (MLS/MLIS) from a graduate library program accredited by the American Library Association, and professional library experience, preferably in an administrative and/or managerial/supervisory capacity in an academic library and 5 years supervisory experience. 
Special Instructions to Applicants
Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.
Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.
An unofficial transcript may be attached in the "Transcript" section.
You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided.
Open Date
09/09/2024
Close Date
10/08/2024
Job Category
Faculty

https://jobs.tnstate.edu/postings/8839