Assistant Director - University of Scranton, Weinberg Memorial
Library
The University of Scranton seeks an Assistant Director to administer
Library operations relating to processing and preservation of
materials, access services, circulation, interlibrary loan, stack
maintenance, media resources, special collection/archives and
representation of these services within the Library administrative
planning team.
Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS required. Additional graduate level
degree required. Four years academic library supervisory experience at
a departmental or divisional level required.
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities include: Familiarity with
library technology including integrated library systems (Innovative
Interfaces Inc. preferred), databases, Internet applications and public
interfaces; excellent oral and written communication and organizational
skills; ability to work collaboratively within an academic community;
ability to develop strategic and tactical planning goals; ability to
manage and meet deadlines; ability to think creatively and to
demonstrate creative problem solving; and
ability to create a team working environment.
Hours: Monday—Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Expected start date is
September 1, 2010.
Please send cover letter, résumé, and three reference contacts to:
Human Resources, St. Thomas Hall 100, The University of Scranton,
Scranton, PA 18510 or by E-mail to HR@scranton.edu.
Review of applications will begin on July 1, 2010.
The University of Scranton is a broadly regional institution of 4,800
undergraduate and graduate students, located in Northeastern
Pennsylvania near the Pocono Mountains. Recognized nationally for the
quality of its education, Scranton is one of 28 Jesuit colleges and
universities in the United States. It is committed to providing liberal
arts education and strong professional and preprofessional programs in
the context of Ignatian educational principles, especially the care and
development of the whole person.
The University of Scranton is an EOE/Affirmative Action
Employer/Educator.
Veterans, minority persons, women and persons with disabilities are
encouraged to apply.