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Responsibilities:
• Supports the Mission of the College and contributes to achieving the learning outcomes of the
College;
• Provides leadership and support for all library operations including budget, library personnel,
collection development, instruction, technology, public services, archives, and facilities;
• Articulates and inspires Information Literacy learning at Wartburg College through partnership with
faculty, programs, and departments collaborating with Vogel Library librarians and staff.
• Collaborates with stakeholders, disciplines, and programs to provide a learning environment and
appropriate resources to encourage student engagement in all aspects of inquiry, problem solving,
and critical thinking;
• Contributes to outreach through the Library’s national advisory board and the Archives of
Iowa Broadcasting national advisory board;
• Serves on college committees for academic policy and governance as elected or appointed;
The Director and College Librarian leads a staff of 4 professional, 4 support staff, and over 250 hours per
week of student assistants. Vogel Library’s collections include more than 240,000 items, with access to a
wide array of print and non-print materials, electronic books, journals, newspapers, electronic
publications, and online databases. The Vogel Library building houses, in addition to library functions, the
Academic Resource Center, Counseling Services, the Konditorei (café) and a planned renovation will bring
the Student Life division into the building. The library also collaborates with Information Technology
Services and with academic departments. For more information about Vogel Library, see
https://www.wartburg.edu/library.
Supervision:
The Director of the Vogel Library and College Librarian holds a non-tenurable faculty position and reports to the
Vice-President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty.
Wartburg College offers a salary commensurate with responsibility and experience and an excellent
benefits package. Anticipated starting date is negotiable.
Qualifications:
Required:
• ALA-accredited graduate degree
• Supervisory experience in a library setting
• An understanding of the library’s role in achieving the mission of Wartburg College
• Demonstrated administrative and management experience in academic libraries including leadership,
budgeting, collection development, resource sharing, and personnel
• Ability to provide leadership in assessment, planning, and implementation of library services,
programs, and technology in consultation with faculty, staff, administrators, students, and
alumni
• Successful experience teaching information literacy and providing leadership in innovative teaching
and learning in collaboration with faculty
• A record of service to the profession and evidence of ongoing scholarly achievement
• Knowledge of current issues and trends in scholarly communication, pedagogy, and librarianship such
as copyright, plagiarism, intellectual freedom, technology, and assessment
• Ability to work successfully within a collaborative and collegial environment to provide professional
development for library staff
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting diverse student populations and students with diverse needs
Preferred:
• Doctorate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Process:
Applications will be reviewed immediately upon receipt, and screening will continue until the position is
filled. To apply provide a letter of application addressing how your background and experience will support
the distinctive mission of Wartburg College, a statement of philosophy describing your vision of the role
of the library in a liberal arts college, curriculum vita, unofficial transcripts, and contact information
(names, addresses, telephones, email addresses) for three references electronically to: hr@wartburg.edu
Inquiries may be addressed to Debora Johnson-Ross, Chair, Library Director Search Committee, at
debora.johnsonross@wartburg.edu. References will not be contacted until candidates are notified. Wartburg
College requires a criminal background check for position finalists. Further information about the College and
the city of Waverly is available at: http://www.wartburg.edu.
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