About this opportunity
Lincoln Memorial University lists this Director of the Library opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
"Flexible or hybrid work arrangements may be considered based on the qualifications of the successful candidate, the responsibilities of the position, and the operational needs of the University."
Position Information
Position Title
Director of the Library
Department
FINLEY LEARNING RESOURCE CNT
Position Category
Staff Full Time
Job Description
The Director of the Library shall be directly responsible for the operation of the Carnegie Vincent Library, including the Reed Medical and Allied Health Sciences Library and the Mabel Smith Music Library. Flexible or hybrid work arrangements may be considered based on the qualifications of the successful candidate, the responsibilities of the position, and the operational needs of the University.
Required Qualifications
MLS or MLIS from an ALA accredited program; at least three years administrative experience working in an academic library.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctorate in Library Science or related field
Physical Demands
Campus
Harrogate
Job Duties
Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and to the community at large
Promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff, and students
chair the Library and Learning Resources Committee, serve on other University
committees as needed
administer the effective and efficient operation of all aspects of library service, including the health sciences library
develop and implement policies and procedures, in consultation with the Library and Learning Resources Committee, necessary for the operation and promotion of the library
coordinate, in consultation with the Library and Learning Resources Committee, the development of the library collection, maintain a collection responsive to the needs of the faculty, staff, and students
promote and maintain professional relationships with the faculty, staff, and students
promote the library
maintain the library s budget
oversee hiring of all library personnel; train, supervise and evaluate job performance of all direct reports and provide direction on personnel maters to unit supervisors.
participate in activities designed to enhance professional and scholarly development
complete required institutional, program accreditation and other reports necessary for the operation and advancement of University programs, both on campus and at extended campus sites
perform other duties as assigned
maintain strict confidentiality regarding library patron records and other University matters
Posting Number
S05459P
Job Open Date
08/27/2026
Job Close Date
12/31/2026
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions Summary
“Flexible or hybrid work arrangements may be considered based on the qualifications of the successful candidate, the responsibilities of the position, and the operational needs of the University.”
About the Institution
Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at or .
AA/EEO Statement
Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.
The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.
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Who can apply
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