Assistant Vice Provost- University Libraries and Information Services
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Qualifications:
Master of library science (MLS) degree from an ALA-accredited program.
Minimum of 7-10 years’ experience; substantive, relevant library and academic leadership providing and supporting library services for on-ground and online students.
Successful in managing the effective library and learning spaces with experience applying patron data to improve the usability/accessibility of information services.
Demonstrated knowledge of key trends in library services such as data strategies, digital repositories, open access resources, learning commons models, and implementing emerging technologies.
Competencies in supporting a wide range of research environments, in support of faculty and staff programs and students offered at Creighton University.
Strong leadership, collaboration, and communications skills. Must be able to partner and coordinate efficiently and effectively with various stakeholders within and outside the University.
Demonstrated success in recruiting, leading, mentoring, and managing teams and staff, including instituting impactful, contemporary professional development opportunities.
Knowledge of fiscal management, including vendor management, contract negotiation, budgetary planning, and oversite.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics: A strong combination of intermediate and expert level skill is required in the following.
Managing the selection, acquisition, and cataloging of information for immediate access, at any time, using any device.
Developing and streamlining information resources including, collections, web/research services, archives, and others.
Financial management, contract negotiation, budgetary monitoring, and reporting.
Knowledge and supporting the vision of the learning commons library model.
Stewardship and management of scholarly records and information.
Best practices for managing technology-rich learning spaces.
Demonstrated commitment to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Creating relationships with constituents and learning communities.
Skilled in collecting data and measuring service quality for improving student achievement.
Increasing financial support from internal and external sources.
Conceptualizing, coordinating, and delivering information literacy programming.
Recommended License/Certifications:
ITIL Service Management Foundations (V.3 or newer) recommended.
Physical Requirements:
Seeing: 75 – 100%
Hearing: 75 – 100%
Standing/Climbing/Mobility: 0 – 24%
Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: 25 – 49 % (pound: 15 lbs.)
Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: 75 – 100%
Travel: Yes
Exposure to Blood Borne pathogens: No
AAP/EEO Statement:
Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination.
Disclosure Statement:
This description describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function and all employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. Employees may also be required to work in excess of normal working hours as workloads and seasonal activities necessitate. A complete description is available in the Human Resource office located at 3006 Webster Street Omaha, NE. Creighton University reserves the right to modify duties, responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice.
Master of library science (MLS) degree from an ALA-accredited program.
Minimum of 7-10 years’ experience; substantive, relevant library and academic leadership providing and supporting library services for on-ground and online students.
Successful in managing the effective library and learning spaces with experience applying patron data to improve the usability/accessibility of information services.
Demonstrated knowledge of key trends in library services such as data strategies, digital repositories, open access resources, learning commons models, and implementing emerging technologies.
Competencies in supporting a wide range of research environments, in support of faculty and staff programs and students offered at Creighton University.
Strong leadership, collaboration, and communications skills. Must be able to partner and coordinate efficiently and effectively with various stakeholders within and outside the University.
Demonstrated success in recruiting, leading, mentoring, and managing teams and staff, including instituting impactful, contemporary professional development opportunities.
Knowledge of fiscal management, including vendor management, contract negotiation, budgetary planning, and oversite.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics: A strong combination of intermediate and expert level skill is required in the following.
Managing the selection, acquisition, and cataloging of information for immediate access, at any time, using any device.
Developing and streamlining information resources including, collections, web/research services, archives, and others.
Financial management, contract negotiation, budgetary monitoring, and reporting.
Knowledge and supporting the vision of the learning commons library model.
Stewardship and management of scholarly records and information.
Best practices for managing technology-rich learning spaces.
Demonstrated commitment to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Creating relationships with constituents and learning communities.
Skilled in collecting data and measuring service quality for improving student achievement.
Increasing financial support from internal and external sources.
Conceptualizing, coordinating, and delivering information literacy programming.
Recommended License/Certifications:
ITIL Service Management Foundations (V.3 or newer) recommended.
Physical Requirements:
Seeing: 75 – 100%
Hearing: 75 – 100%
Standing/Climbing/Mobility: 0 – 24%
Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: 25 – 49 % (pound: 15 lbs.)
Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: 75 – 100%
Travel: Yes
Exposure to Blood Borne pathogens: No
AAP/EEO Statement:
Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination.
Disclosure Statement:
This description describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function and all employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. Employees may also be required to work in excess of normal working hours as workloads and seasonal activities necessitate. A complete description is available in the Human Resource office located at 3006 Webster Street Omaha, NE. Creighton University reserves the right to modify duties, responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice.