Director of Library Services/Assistant Director of the Center for Mennonite Bret
Association of Christian Librarians, Hillsboro, KS, United States
Job Summary
Tabor College is a private Mennonite college in Hillsboro, Kansas, United States. It is owned and operated by the U.S. Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches and adheres to Anabaptist doctrine. You must be a Christian but YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A MENNONITE TO WORK HERE.
Job Responsibilities
Library Leadership & Vision
Lead and promote the mission of the library as a vital academic partner across all programs and disciplines
Oversee the library’s instructional programs, resource collections, and academic support services
Foster a vision of excellence in library services, aligning with the college’s mission and academic goals
Build collegial relationships with faculty, staff, students, and administration to support diverse learning needs
Communicate the role and value of the library to the campus and broader community
Steward the library space to create an environment for research and collaborative learning
Library Operations & Staff Supervision
Supervise library staff and student workers; provide guidance and professional development
Coordinate acquisition, organization, and access to print and electronic resources
Ensure high-quality service, research support, and information literacy instruction
Maintain library policies, manage the budget, and oversee daily operations
Collaborate with the Library Committee and participate in academic planning initiatives
Center for Mennonite Brethren Studies (CMBS)
Collaborate with the CMBS Director to strengthen the relationship between CMBS and the Tabor Library
Assist the CMBS Director in managing the collection, organization, and management of archival materials for the Heritage Collection and CMBS facilities.
Assist the CMBS Director in managing staff and student workers who are engaged in managing CMBS collections.
Educational/Experiential Requirements
Required Qualifications & Abilities
Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLS or MLIS) from an ALA accredited program
Demonstrated leadership in academic library services
Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
Experience supporting traditional and nontraditional learners across disciplines
Has a demonstrable faith in Jesus Christ
Preferred Qualifications & Abilities
Experience with OCLC’s Worldshare Management Services
Experience with LibGuides
Job Application Instructions To apply, please contact Alex Wiens in our business office at tchumrec@tabor.edu or call (620) 947-3121, ext. 1052.
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Tabor College is a private Mennonite college in Hillsboro, Kansas, United States. It is owned and operated by the U.S. Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches and adheres to Anabaptist doctrine. You must be a Christian but YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A MENNONITE TO WORK HERE.
Job Responsibilities
Library Leadership & Vision
Lead and promote the mission of the library as a vital academic partner across all programs and disciplines
Oversee the library’s instructional programs, resource collections, and academic support services
Foster a vision of excellence in library services, aligning with the college’s mission and academic goals
Build collegial relationships with faculty, staff, students, and administration to support diverse learning needs
Communicate the role and value of the library to the campus and broader community
Steward the library space to create an environment for research and collaborative learning
Library Operations & Staff Supervision
Supervise library staff and student workers; provide guidance and professional development
Coordinate acquisition, organization, and access to print and electronic resources
Ensure high-quality service, research support, and information literacy instruction
Maintain library policies, manage the budget, and oversee daily operations
Collaborate with the Library Committee and participate in academic planning initiatives
Center for Mennonite Brethren Studies (CMBS)
Collaborate with the CMBS Director to strengthen the relationship between CMBS and the Tabor Library
Assist the CMBS Director in managing the collection, organization, and management of archival materials for the Heritage Collection and CMBS facilities.
Assist the CMBS Director in managing staff and student workers who are engaged in managing CMBS collections.
Educational/Experiential Requirements
Required Qualifications & Abilities
Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLS or MLIS) from an ALA accredited program
Demonstrated leadership in academic library services
Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
Experience supporting traditional and nontraditional learners across disciplines
Has a demonstrable faith in Jesus Christ
Preferred Qualifications & Abilities
Experience with OCLC’s Worldshare Management Services
Experience with LibGuides
Job Application Instructions To apply, please contact Alex Wiens in our business office at tchumrec@tabor.edu or call (620) 947-3121, ext. 1052.
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