Alvernia University
Location
Reading, PA | United States
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About Alvernia University
Alvernia University was founded in 1958 by the Bernardine Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis. Through its main campus in Reading and locations in Philadelphia and Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, the university serves 3,000 students of diverse backgrounds from around the country.
Alvernia offers a unique blend of rigorous liberal arts core education for the development of the mind, strong technical training in many high-demand majors, experiential learning through study abroad and internship experiences, and engagement with the community through our Franciscan-based community service model. We call our model of transformational education the Alvernia Advantage, and we believe this style of education transforms students into ethical leaders with moral courage.
Alvernia University ranks in the top 100 among 2021 Best Regional Universities in the North by U.S. News & World Report, and we are recognized as a College of Distinction for our commitment to engaged experiential education.
JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Senior Vice President & Provost, the Director of the Library and Learning Commons (DLLC) is responsible for leadership in determining library policy, developing and monitoring the budget, and long-range planning. The DLLC oversees all aspects of library operations, including personnel, purchasing, student and faculty services, collection development, resources, systems, and facilities. Essential Functions: Promote Franciscan ideals and adherence to the Mission of the University as demonstrated by the University's Ideal Characteristics. As we are an equal opportunity employer committed to Franciscan values, all employees share responsibility for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the performance of their roles while demonstrating service orientation, respect for all, intellectual curiosity, solution focus and innovation, and mutual accountability.Serve as the strategic leader to develop and deliver a 21st-century information-sharing and collaboration strategy for Alvernia University that transforms library services, particularly in relation to digital and hybrid learningEstablish and maintain the Library to be a learning commons for students, faculty, and staffAs the DLLC:Develop and evaluate library and media services in support of all programs and educational modes offered by the UniversitySelect, evaluate, develop, organize, and supervise the Library staffOversee the budgeting process for the LibraryEngage in the assessment of student learning outcomes relevant to the library.Utilize student learning outcome assessment and other relevant library statistics to develop and implement long-range strategic plans, user needs assessments, and service enhancements. Oversee technical services and integrated library system maintenance in collaboration with systems and technical services librarian.Oversee and engage, when appropriate, in information literacy, reference, and academic department liaison. Participate on university committees as assigned. Provide oversight of Learning Commons, including:Leading the academic planning and development of the library and related academic learning services and supports, Special Collections and University Archives, and the overarching Learning CommonsIdentify the best ways to expand the Library and Learning Commons to other Alvernia instructional sitesServe as a campus leader and steward for Open Educational ResourcesServe as a liaison to Informational Technology Services as it relates to student learning technologiesServe as a liaison to the Deans CouncilContribute substantively to the intellectual life of the University by planning, developing, coordinating, sharing, collaborating with, initiating, and evaluating information and Learning Commons services to fulfill and support the educational mission of the UniversityDevelop outreach, engagement opportunities, key metrics, and processes to ensure and support the creative and effective use of library services and technologies to serve the needs of students and academic departmentsProvide leadership, management, and support for the Learning Commons in such a way as to meaningfully embed the many resources of the Library into the academic infrastructureCoordinate all activities of the Learning Commons to maximize student and faculty use of opportunities for engagement between people, information, and technology while supporting the goals of the Library and academic technology to meet student and faculty outcomesSupervise and evaluate Library faculty and staffSupport Alvernia University’s commitment to diversity and strong student-centered vision and missionPromote Franciscan ideals and adherence to the Mission of the University. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to Franciscan values; all employees share responsibility for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the performance of their roles while demonstrating service orientation, respect for all, intellectual curiosity, solution focus and innovation, and mutual accountability. Required Qualifications: Possession of an American Library Association (ALA) accredited master's degree in Library and/or Information Science (MLS, MLIS, MSLS, MI) from an accredited college or university.Five years of progressive demonstrated leadership experience in a university or equivalent that demonstrates accomplishments in or knowledge of a special collection library, research, or academic settingFive years of progressive supervisory (or leadership equivalent) experience, communication skills, interpersonal skills, and capabilities necessary to lead a teamAdvanced knowledge of library databases, technologies, and servicesAn understanding of emerging technologies and effective application of instructional technology to enhance learning outcomesExperience in developing and managing budgets Preferred Qualifications: Possession of a terminal degree, PhD, EdD, etc.Demonstrated experience working with diverse populationsDemonstrated excellent leadership, planning, problem-solving, organizational, project management, and customer support skillsDemonstrated ability to create and maintain strong relationships within a multi-dimensional environmentDemonstrated creation and/or implementation of long-range organizational goals and/or strategic planDemonstrated experience managing and/or evaluating a budget and/or generating revenueOther duties as assigned by the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs or designee
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