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Position Description Adams State University seeks an energetic and collaborative librarian to serve as its Library Director. Adams State University is a Hispanic-serving liberal arts institution in rural Colorado in the San Luis Valley. This person will work with library staff, campus administrators, faculty, and students to direct the overall administration, program planning, policy development, budget and resource allocation for the Nielsen Library. The successful candidate will provide excellent leadership and promote the library as an integral part of the campus and community. Summary of Responsibilities • Directs Library operations and provides leadership and implementation for strategic planning • Promotes the importance of library programs and services throughout the campus, the community, and the state • Directs personnel management within the library, including recruitment, evaluation, development, mentoring and retention of staff • Prepares the budget and maintains compliance with University fiscal policies • Demonstrates awareness of emerging technologies and trends in academic libraries • Manages library collections, programs, and services using assessment tools to inform changes • Works collaboratively with library staff to promote delivery of strong customer-service • Oversees building maintenance, including auxiliary departments housed in the library • Works at service desks, including occasional evening and weekend rotations Adams State University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its students, faculty, staff and visitors, and to protecting its funds, property and other assets. Well-informed hiring decisions contribute to this effort. Therefore, Adams State University has adopted a policy on background screening for its prospective, continuing, and returning employees. Offers of employment will be contingent upon the completion of an acceptable background check. The information received in response to a background check will be treated as confidential, to the extent provided for by law. An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer Adams State University is particularly interested in applications from women and minorities. In compliance with the Immigration Control Act of 1986, candidates for positions must provide proof of eligibility to work before an offer of employment can be made final. Adams State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications are sought from all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, disability and, as covered by law, veteran status. In addition, university policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, marital or parental status.Required Qualifications • Master’s Degree in library science from an ALA accredited program • 7 years of progressively responsible library work, 3 of which are in an academic library • 3 years of experience supervising professional staff • Demonstrated success in program planning and implementation Preferred Qualifications • PhD or second advanced degree • Experience providing library services to distance learners • Experience working with consortia • Experience working with diverse populations or in rural settings Located in Alamosa, Adams State University is a state-supported, primarily undergraduate institution in the San Luis Valley, a rural and agricultural area in south-central Colorado, approximately 3.5 hours from both Denver, CO and Albuquerque, NM. Adams State is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution and as a regional education provider. Additional information about the university and the library can be found at: http://www.adams.edu and http://www.adams.edu/library/. Information about the community and surrounding area can be found at http://www.alamosa.org

Donna Griego Adams State University 208 Edgemont Blvd. Alamosa, CO 81101 Email: dlgriego@adams.eduApplication Deadline Review of applications will begin April 1, 2013 and continue until the position is filled. Fullest consideration will be given to applications completed by April 15, 2013. Submit a cover letter, CV, 3 references, a one-page statement on your leadership style, and transcripts* to: Donna Griego Adams State University 208 Edgemont Blvd. Alamosa, CO 81101 Email: dlgriego@adams.edu Electronic submission of packet is encouraged. Incomplete packets will not be considered. *Official transcripts will be required before an offer of employment can be extended.