Executive Director of the Library, Salem State University, Salem, MA
Posted August 18, 2016
General Statement of Duties:
Salem State University seeks a creative and dynamic leader with a strong vision for libraries and a passion for innovation and team building. The executive director will be responsible for the development and effective management of the library while supporting the university’s mission and strategic plan. In addition, the executive director will take a leadership role in making the library increasingly accessible to diverse groups and individuals.
The Frederick E. Berry Library and Learning Commons serves as a gateway to global information, enabling access to resources in a variety of formats. The library, built in 2013, provides a warm and welcoming environment for community members seeking out in-person library services, study space, resources and programs. With a staff of 29, and a collection of approximately 250,000 print volumes and 40,000 print/online journals, the library is a dynamic partner in the educational experience at the university, evolving to meet the changing needs of its diverse community of learners while advancing institutional mission, values, and vision.
Salem State University, located just 15 miles north of Boston, is one of the largest state universities in Massachusetts and an important partner in the economic, cultural and intellectual vitality of the greater north-of-Boston region. Situated in the historic seacoast town of Salem, Massachusetts, Salem State University provides a diverse community of learners with a high quality, student-centered education; one that prepares them to contribute responsibly and creatively to a global society. Please see the full listing here:https://careers-salemstate.