Director, Library Services

The University Librarian serves as the Director of the J. William Horsey Library and provides effective management, leadership and strategy development for all aspects of library services at Tyndale University. The University Librarian leads the team of people who acquire, manage and promote the tangible and digital resources needed to facilitate teaching, learning, and research according to the mission of Tyndale. The University Librarian collaborates with faculty and staff in the pursuit of truth, excellence in teaching, learning and research, for the enriching of mind, heart and character, to serve the church and the world for the glory of God.

Leadership

• Establish and implement short and long-range departmental goals.
• Recruit, develop, motivate, lead, and mentor direct reports.
• Ensure the recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of department team members are based on agreed-upon measurable objectives, and corrective action is taken where necessary.
• Oversee day to day operations of the Library and the Archives and ensure the duties of the Library team members are carried out in compliance with departmental and Library of Congress standards, policies and procedures.
• Create and sustain an environment of excellence and professionalism in customer service and teamwork.

Library Services

• Plan and implement library programs and services that will meet the academic needs of the Tyndale community.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of plans for deselection and acquisition of Library materials in tangible and digital formats. Solicit faculty and student input and recommendations in the selection of materials, databases and Library applications.
• With the assistance of acquisitions staff, select and approve additions to the collection.
• Keep up to date on changes in library practice and technology and implement changes to provide the academic community at Tyndale with adequate and emerging services to provide state of the art library services.
• Foster redemptive relationships with all members of the University community with a view to contributing to the development of spiritual maturity in students.
• Oversee the maintenance and preservation of rare book collections, special collections, historical archives and other valued University artifacts with a view to making appropriate items digitally accessible.

Administration

• Prepare annual Library and Archive budgets. Monitor approved budgets, restricted funds, and approved library purchases.
• Research, analyze and negotiate best services for all contracts/vendors.
• Serve as a catalyst for change by engaging and collaborating with faculty to expand or advance library services and resources, and by representing the needs and concerns of the Library to the campus community through involvement on the Senate, Faculty Councils, Academic Planning Committees and other committees as appropriate.
• Represent Tyndale to the library community through membership in professional organizations, attending conferences and workshops and contributing to the literature of librarianship.
• Determine institutional involvement with library consortia.
• Be available to the administration of Tyndale to assist with special projects at the discretion of the administration.
• Track, analyze, and report on all projects and operational costs, up to and including reports to the Tyndale Cabinet.
• Create and maintain up-to-date policies and procedures for the Library department, including Library policies related to copyright.

• Master’s Degree in library science or equivalent from an accredited ALA school
• Academic background in theological and Biblical studies an asset

• Minimum of 8 years of professional library experience in an academic setting, including some responsibility for supervision of professional, support and student staff
• 8 to 9 years related experience

• Able to articulate departmental goals aligning with the institutional vision and mission Able to define critical paths and oversee projects to successful and timely completion
• Able to grasp macro issues, while dealing with micro matters
• Able to motivate, inspire and mentor others
• Able to multi-task, prioritize, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment An understanding of the educational philosophies relevant to Tyndale University.
• Basic computer skills, ability to use inter/search engines, computer programs/applications (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills and ability to work effectively and productively within and across functional areas
• Demonstrated understanding of all library-related processes that pertain to both public and technical library services areas; library systems and technology
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Proven ability to multi-task and set priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proven analytical capability Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills Strong inter-personal and customer service skills with the ability to be a persuasive, professional advocate for the organization
• Strong leadership abilities, including the ability to build capacity, be an agent of change within the framework of organizational values and traditions
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills Strong organizational and administrative skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and planning skills

• A keen desire to serve family, church, work and community.
• A firm commitment to Tyndale’s mission, values, Statement of Faith and Community Standards Statement.
• Ability to de-escalate crisis situations involving challenging people.
• Important to maintain a calm and professional demeanour; listening to the customer’s needs.
• Committed to confidentiality
• Committed to quality, accountability and integrity
• Committed to Tyndale's mission, values, statement of faith and community standards statements
• Demonstrated business and financial acumen
• Demonstrated professionalism and tact, with the ability to interact with all Library users, vendors, and senior management.
• Demonstrated strong collaborating, negotiating and consensus-building skills
• Flexible and consistent Honorable and ethical in simple and complex issues
• Intuitive; responsive to client needs
• Open, transparent, trustworthy and respectful in all interpersonal relationships
• Passionate about higher education and desirous to play a key role in preparing students to become exceptional members of society Passionate about serving family, church, work and community
• Politically savvy
• Professional and tactful Respectful, supportive and appreciative of cultural and ethnic diversity
• Self-starter and team oriented Team-oriented visionary leader with the ability to take initiative and motivate others.

• Standard office environment using office equipment
• Some hands-on work involving lifting, walking and moving equipment
• Moderate to high level of stress may result from dealing with challenging customer issues, meeting multiple deadlines, demands of senior management, department budget, etc.
• Some work outside of regular business hours required.
• May encounter challenging people from time to time.
• Important to maintain a calm and professional demeanor; listening to the customer's needs
• Significant workload involving complex issues, requiring decisions critical to the institution
• Sitting and using office equipment for long periods of time

Duties and responsibilities that do not constitute a major change may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of the supervisor either orally or in writing.

 

Salary Range: $76,000 - $80,000, commensurate with experience.

How to Apply

External candidates can apply for the position at the External Career Center. While we thank all those interested, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Internal candidates can apply on ADP Workforce Now through the Career Centre. The Career Center can be accessed through the path Myself > Talent > Career Center.