Job Details

Library Director, Firelands

Position Number: 6629845
Location: Bowling Green, OH
Position Type: Libraries

Library Director, Firelands

Bowling Green State University

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: Full-Time
Division: Fire-College
Opening Date: 08/18/2025
Location: Firelands (Huron), OH
Job Number: BGSU00971
Department: Fire-College
Closing: Continuous

Summary

The Library Director of the BGSU Firelands College Library is responsible for the administration of all aspects of the Firelands Library operation, in coordination with BG University Libraries (UL). This includes providing leadership in the areas of strategic planning, setting the vision and mission for the Library, evaluating collections and services, utilizing resources efficiently and creating relevant and innovative services and programs for patrons. Participates in the day-to-day activities of the library. Other duties include preparation of the annual library budget, supervision of staff, preparation of policies and reports, oversight for the collections, reference and instruction programs, engaging with both Firelands and UL faculty and staff, and establishing and maintaining community partnerships.

Essential Functions

Provides leadership in the development and implementation of the Library vision and mission and involves others in strategic planning and goal setting to meet the teaching, learning and research needs of library patrons.
Prepares and submits annual operations budget for the library and monitors efficient use of the budget throughout the year.
Supervises library staff including training, goal setting, disciplining, and evaluating. Provides the Dean with supporting documentation and recommendations for the hiring and terminating of employees as appropriate. Provides student employee supervision, time reporting, and budget tracking.
Coordinates the creation and implementation of policies and procedures related to circulation, reference, collection management, instruction and all other library operations in collaboration with UL.
Actively promotes the use of library resources through outreach, engagement, and partnership initiatives directly impacting students, faculty, and community members online and in-person.
Develops and maintains effective communication with Firelands faculty and staff, BGSU Libraries staff and OhioLINK employees. Participates on OhioLINK committees relevant to regional campuses.
Participates in day-to-day activities. Responsible for knowing workflows/procedures in order to provide backup to staff and to be able to plan for work efficiencies.
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following Degree is required:

Master of Library Science degree required from an ALA accredited institution. Degree must be conferred at the time of application.

The following Experience is required:

3 years of supervisory experience
3 years of experience in a library setting

The following Experience is preferred:

Higher education library experience

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge of and experience with technology applications used in libraries
Effective written and verbal communication
Evidence of effective project management experience
Library instruction experience preferred

Required Documents to Upload to Application: Cover Letter and Resume

Deadline to apply: The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by September 2, 2025.

BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Bowling Green State University is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to ensuring an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and encourage applications from all regardless of sex, race, veteran-status, disability, age, gender identity, genetic information, religion, or sexual orientation. EEOC Know Your Rights Poster: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.

BGSU is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/bgsu/jobs/5047115/library-director-firelands

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