Associate Director – Library

University of Arkansas System

Associate Director/Faculty at UAMS managing daily library operations and supporting academic health sciences sectors. Supervising staff and coordinating resources in a collaborative environment.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeLittle Rock • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing library operations, staff supervision, and user-focused services while fostering collaboration and inclusivity within academic environments. Proficient in library management systems and electronic resources to enhance educational support.

Highest-signal resume keywords

ALA-Accredited Master's DegreeSeven Years of Professional ExperienceKnowledge of Health Sciences Information ResourcesFamiliarity with Library Management SystemsStrong User-Focused Public Services Orientation

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Hard Skills

Library ManagementStaff SupervisionPolicy DevelopmentData Collection and ReportingElectronic Resource Licensing

Soft Skills

Excellent Oral CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsFlexibilityCreativity

Tools & Technologies

Interlibrary Loan SystemsIntegrated Library Systems (ILS)Link ResolverLibGuides

Certifications & Qualifications

ALA-Accredited Master's Degree

Industry Keywords

Academic Library StandardsHealth Sciences LibraryDiversity and InclusionUser ExperienceLong-Range Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manages and coordinates the daily operations of the libraries’ resources, facilities, and services
Supervises staff members in Access Services, Interlibrary Loan, and IT support
Serves as acting director in the director’s absence
Coordinates the format review and processing of dissertations and interacts with the graduate school, colleges, and registrar’s office
Provides support for the virtual bookstore by assisting faculty/students with book adoptions while serving as a liaison with the registrar’s office
Collaborates and provides support to the Education and Research Services’ team to ensure a positive user experience with electronic resources, ILS, and link resolver
Assists in the assessment and development of long-range planning for resources and services
Participates in the development and review of library policies and procedures
Aids branding, marketing, and promotion of library services and programs
Coordinates the collection and reporting of library statistics to regional and national agencies
Commitment to continuing professional development, scholarly activity, and professional service
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

ALA-accredited master’s degree in library/information science
Seven (7) years of professional experience in an academic and/or health sciences library
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
Ability to be flexible and creative in response to changing needs and priorities
Adept at collaborating with a broad range of faculty, staff, and students
Demonstrated commitment to embracing diverse backgrounds, values, and points of view, and supporting an inclusive educational and employment environment
Strong understanding of academic library standards, policies, and procedures
Preferred Qualifications: Education and/or experience in life sciences
Knowledge of health sciences information resources to support medical education, scholarship, and patient care
Strong user-focused public services orientation
Familiarity with electronic resource licensing, library management systems, and related technologies
Experience with applications that support or enhance online learning environments (e.g. LibGuides)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy