Director of Library Services
Are you a librarian who likes to inspire and lead in a fast-paced, future-focused academic library? Do you enjoy managing projects that can improve the lives of thousands of motivated adult learners? If so, we have the perfect job for you! Bridgepoint is looking to implement innovative solutions that improve access to the Ashford University Library’s and University of the Rockies Library’s electronic resources and services in support of student learning. We are seeking an energetic, forward-thinking Library Director to develop and manage these solutions, lead the library team’s involvement in curriculum development and instruction, oversee the Library’s instructional media creation and implementation, guide reference services and outreach initiatives, and direct a team of innovative librarians across these two excellent universities.
Position Summary:
The Bridgepoint Education, Director of Library Services position is a full-time employment opportunity. The Director of Library Services shall lead the organization’s Library Services team, particularly through development and implementation of a strategic plan aligned with organizational priorities. This professional leads the development and implementation of the budget, allocation of resources, information literacy initiatives, personalized services, scalable solutions, collections development and evaluation, and assessment of the effectiveness of library strategies. This leader is comfortable with, and skilled at, a variety of technologies consistent with the best practices of online Library Services. The Director of Library Services is proficient at supporting Library Services across a variety of locations, while leading a diverse team of professionals. This innovative, leading edge, and forward thinking Director of Library Services position is grounded in the best qualities of traditional libraries and libraries designed to serve today’s learners in an online environment. S/he effectively maximizes practices consistent with the User Experience. This individual must embrace high quality library services, student-centered solutions, and a commitment to responding to the needs of all learners. This professional must also be a continuous learner who is comfortable learning new technologies and in developing effective approaches to supporting learners often described as nontraditional and who balance competing priorities while pursuing academic goals.
The position is located in San Diego, CA with some travel to the University of the Rockies offices in Denver, CO. The position will be open until the right candidate is found.
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Feel free to email me with any questions.
Rebecca Nowicki
REBECCA NOWICKI, MLIS / MANAGER OF REFERENCE AND FACULTY SERVICES
Ashford University / Library
rebecca.nowicki@ashford.edu