Title: Director of the Veterinary Library
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
About Rowan University
A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality, affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. For more information on Rowan University, click here. The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine campus is located in Glassboro, New Jersey, 20 miles southeast of Philadelphia. Major metropolitan areas in the northeast corridor (New York City, Washington, DC) are within an easy 2 to 3 hour drive. The Jersey beaches are only an hour drive from campus.
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Job Description & Core Functions
Rowan University Libraries seeks a highly-skilled and customer-oriented health sciences librarian with solid leadership experience to serve as the inaugural Director of the Veterinary Library at the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University (SSVM). Reporting to the Associate Provost for Library Information Services, the Director is responsible for all aspects of leadership and management of the Veterinary Library including planning, budget, personnel, and facilities. As a member of the Libraries’ Leadership Team, they participate in library planning and serve on library-wide committees, task forces, and teams, partnering with the other Directors of Rowan University Libraries (RUL) to collectively create and realize a shared vision for the “Library of the Future” across all campuses and through the RUL virtual presence.
Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine
The Director leads their team, made up of one Veterinary Librarian and one full-time paraprofessional, in providing instructional, research, and clinical support to the faculty, staff, and students of Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine (SSVM). They work closely with SSVM administrators, faculty, staff, and students to integrate information literacy and research skills into the curriculum and to determine and fulfill the information resource needs of the SSVM community. The Director is responsible for promoting the professional development and growth of their team, cultivating a collegial, collaborative workplace culture guided by a philosophy of service excellence. The Director is likewise responsible for fostering an inclusive and collegial environment that supports the information needs of a diverse group of end-users, including students, staff, faculty, and administrators.
Rowan-Wide Services
The Director will be part of the Research Support Services team, working in close partnership with the Director of the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU) Library and the university research administration to support researchers. This team provides a wide range of services including an institutional research repository, researcher profiles, support for scholarly publishing and evidence synthesis practices, and templates for data management plans. As a member of this team, the Director of the Veterinary Library will support SSVM and other medical researchers in evaluating grant opportunities and meeting funder and university requirements for public access to research publications and data. The Director will also serve as the managerial sponsor of RUL’s Workshop Committee, guiding the development of a robust and responsive series of learning opportunities for the Rowan community.
Library Leadership Team
The Director is a key member of the RUL Leadership Team, managing the operations of its newest location and serving as an important point person in providing support to patrons on Rowan’s burgeoning West Campus. They coordinate with the other RUL directors to ensure robust support for faculty, staff, and students on the West Campus for those shared services managed by the other directors. In collaboration with the Library Leadership Team, the Director of the Veterinary Library ensures that Rowan University Libraries lives up to its mission to anticipate and fulfill the curricular, research, and clinical information needs of the Rowan community.
Partnerships
The Director builds key relationships with leadership at SSVM, with partner programs at Rowan College of South Jersey, and with various institutions that partner with SSVM to provide students with clinical and field experience, ensuring robust and functional communication about service needs and support. The Director also coordinates with the Director of the CMSRU Library and the Director of the RV-SOM Health Sciences Libraries to ensure full engagement and participation with the relevant professional associations, including MLA, AAHSL, and others as appropriate. The Director communicates a clear, focused vision for the future of the SSVM Library across Rowan and through these partnerships, advocating for the resources necessary to achieve that vision.
Required Qualifications:
ALA-accredited MLS or MIS, or equivalent advanced degree. A minimum of five (5) years of professional library experience with at least two (2) years of supervisory experience, preferably in an academic or health sciences library.Preferred Qualifications:
An additional advanced degree in biomedical sciences or another relevant discipline. A record of active participation in state and/or national organizations. Experience working in a multi-campus library system environment. Demonstrated commitment to being a strong advocate for the library and its stakeholders. Expertise in marketing and/or grant writing. Experience in a unionized workplace.As a state public University, Rowan employees are also eligible to participate in the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. More information on this program is available at https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.
Expected Salary Range: $115,000-$120,000.
NOTES:
Only completed, online applications submitted on or before the deadline will be considered. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.Position posting will be active until the job is filled.