Director of the Library & University Librarian

Oglethorpe University · Atlanta, GA · On-site · Faculty (Full-time)
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Apply by Feb 16, 2026
Posted Jan 20, 2026
The Director of the Library provides visionary leadership for a dynamic, student-centered library at an urban liberal arts institution. This role ensures that the library remains a cornerstone of intellectual life, fostering inquiry, creativity, and ethical engagement with information in all its forms. The Director will champion traditional scholarly values while advancing digital literacy across the curriculum.

This is a non-tenure-track faculty position on a 12-month contract.

Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic Leadership in a Liberal Arts Context
    • Align library services with the university's mission of teaching excellence in an inclusive learning environment, preparing students for success in professional endeavors as responsible and productive contributors to a global society.
    • Develop a strategic plan that balances the preservation of print collections with innovative digital resources.
  • Academic Partnership & Pedagogy
    • Support undergraduate research and experiential learning through curated digital archives and technology-assisted research tools.
    • Serve as a thought partner to faculty in designing assignments that integrate library resources and emerging technologies.
  • Digital Literacy & AI Integration
    • Lead campus-wide initiatives to teach students and faculty how to evaluate and ethically use digital texts and AI-generated content.
    • Collaborate with faculty to embed information literacy, data ethics, and AI competencies into first-year seminars and upper-level courses.
    • Position the library as a space for dialogue on the meaning and impact of technology in society with a focus on critical interrogation of AI and digital systems within ethical, cultural, and historical contexts.
  • Operations & Resource Stewardship
    • Oversee acquisitions, cataloging, and digital platforms with attention to diverse voices and inclusive scholarship.
    • Manage budgets strategically to sustain both traditional collections and cutting-edge technologies.
    • Supervise and mentor a team committed to service excellence and innovation in a liberal arts environment.
  • Community Engagement and Advancement
    • Position the library as a hub for intellectual dialogue.
    • Build partnerships with local cultural institutions to enrich student learning.
    • Serve as the ambassador of the library to all constituents-board of trustees, administration, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the community.
    • Cultivate relationships with donors to the library and archives and special collections resulting in larger, more diverse collections with minimal cost.
    • Write grants (in collaboration with other departments) to bring funds for projects to enhance the academic success of students
  • Other Duties
    • Teaching academic courses as needed.
    • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Master's in Library/Information Science (ALA-accredited); additional graduate degree in an academic discipline preferred.
  • Five years of progressive leadership in academic libraries, preferably in a liberal arts setting.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to inspire faculty, staff, and students.
  • A demonstrated understanding of technological systems for libraries, Open Education Resources, and archival collections management systems.
  • Expertise in digital scholarship, emerging technologies, and AI integration.
  • Strong commitment to inclusive excellence in library collections and services.
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