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HEAD LIBRARIAN

PENN STATE GREATER ALLEGHENY

The Pennsylvania State University Libraries invite applicants for the position of Head Librarian at Penn State Greater Allegheny. Penn State Greater Allegheny is located on a fifty-two acre campus in Allegheny County, about fifteen miles southeast of Pittsburgh. This is a tenure-track faculty position. The head librarian is a member of the University Libraries faculty and is responsible for overall library administration and services at the Greater Allegheny campus library. The head librarian works closely with faculty in developing collections and providing innovative library instruction and services, participates in planning and development, supervises the library staff, and is expected to build effective and close involvement with students, faculty, the community, and the libraries at University Park and the other Penn State campus locations. In addition, librarians on the tenure track devote time to research and scholarly activity, and are active in service related to the University, the public, and the profession. The work environment in the University Libraries is both collaborative and very supportive.

REQUIREMENTS: Requires MLS degree from an ALA-accredited institution (or equivalent), at least three years professional academic library experience with evidence of substantial reference and library instruction skills; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and a strong commitment to service. Second advanced degree desirable.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Potential for promotion and tenure will be considered based upon University standards in librarianship, research, service, and outreach. Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include liberal vacation, excellent insurance and health care coverage, state or TIAA/CREF retirement options, and educational privileges.

ENVIRONMENT: Penn State, a land-grant institution, is a member of the CIC (Big 10) academic consortium. The Penn State University Libraries currently rank 8^thin North America among private and public research universities, based on Association for Research Libraries data. In 2009 Washington Monthly, a political, inside-the-beltway publication, ranked Penn State 7th in the nation among public universities in preparing students to benefit the nation. The Libraries hold membership in ARL, OCLC, and CRL.

Penn State Greater Allegheny has approximately 800 students; with about twenty percent living in on-campus housing. The campus is about fifteen miles from Pittsburgh and only fifteen minutes from the new Waterfront development area. The campus offers 6 Bachelor’s degrees, minors in 5 subjects, 4 associate degree programs, and the first 2 years of over 160 Penn State baccalaureate programs. The campus also offers a wide variety of continuing education programs, and has close ties to the community it serves. The J. Clarence Kelly Library is a gateway to the resources of the Penn State University Libraries system whose collection exceed 5.3 million volumes, including more than 88,000 current serial subscriptions, 517 databases, and more than 50,000 e-books. More details about the Penn State Greater Allegheny campus can be found at http://www.ga.psu.edu.

TO APPLY: Send a letter of application, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references (including email addresses) to: Search Committee, Box GAHL-LIBJ, The Pennsylvania State University, 511 Paterno Library, University Park, PA 16802. Applications will be considered as they are received. Anticipated start date is Fall Term 2010. For more information, visit our website at http://www.libraries.psu.edu.

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

Works with other State Library Staff in achieving objectives of the State Library’s long-range plan. Participates in the strategic planning and implementation of State Library sponsored statewide programs and the identification of potential partners.

Consults with public library directors on issues of management, including, but not limited to planning, policymaking, budgeting, and personnel.

Consults with public library trustees on advocacy, planning, policymaking, budgeting, and community partnerships.

Maintains awareness of current library trends and developments through professional reading, conference attendance and organization participation.

Works with other State Library staff to assess staff development needs for the library community.

Assists in the planning and organization of State Library sponsored training activities for library staff at all levels. Provide specialized training for library’s staff based on needs and requests of library directors.

General consulting to all types of libraries, on a variety of management topics, including, but not limited to reference and public services (including children/youth services), policy development, board development and training, staff development and training, technology, budgeting, strategic planning, and advocacy.

Works under the general direction of the Director of Library Development Services.

Specialized knowledge in library functions and operations. Proficient in project management, interpersonal relations, networking, consulting, planning, priority setting, and technology. Thorough knowledge of staff development principles. Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written), ability to work independently and exercise initiatives, ability to establish effective working relationships with outside agencies, governing boards, public officials and the general public, and organize and present information through reports and public presentations.

Master's degree in library science from an ALA accredited college or university and four years appropriate professional library experience.