Director of the Wolfgram Memorial Library, Widener University, Chester, PA

Posted November 3, 2014

Widener University invites nominations and applications for the Director of Wolfgram Memorial Library, an important position of academic leadership as the institution continues to build a dynamic new team for its next round of strategic planning.

The Library Director is the chief administrative officer of the Wolfgram Memorial Library, the library that supports all of the undergraduate and graduate programs offered on the University’s main campus. The Library Director serves on the Provost’s Council and the President’s Senior Leadership Team, reports directly to the Provost, and is the official liaison between the faculty librarians and the Provost. The library, home to both the University Archives and the specialized Sexuality Archives, employs 8 innovative librarians as well as 19 dedicated support staff committed to supporting the academic and civic mission of the university.

Widener University, an independent, metropolitan, Carnegie-classified doctoral university, connects curricula to societal issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. The university’s robust diversity agenda embodies the values of access, inclusion, academic excellence, innovation, and leadership.

Located in Chester, Pennsylvania, Widener’s main campus is located between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE, with additional campuses in Exton and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and Wilmington, Delaware. For more information about the University, please visit the website at www.widener.edu.

A full search profile providing the leadership opportunities and desired attributes for this position, as well as information about the University and its schools and colleges, may be found at www.academic-search.com in the Current Searches section.

Nominations and Applications

Review of nominations and applications will begin immediately, and nominations and expressions of interest will be welcomed until an appointment is made. The appointee is expected to take office in July 2015. Applications received by November 19, 2014, will be assured full consideration; these should include a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, and names of five professional references with e-mail addresses and telephone numbers. All submissions will be treated in confidence and should be sent electronically (MS Word format preferred) to, as appropriate: [email protected].

Widener University is an equal opportunity employer that encourages excellence through diversity. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
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