Russellville, Arkansas

Salary: $65,700

Founded in 1909, Arkansas Tech University is a comprehensive public institution with a rich history, maintaining regional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and classification as a Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) level III institution. ATU was ranked the No. 1 regional public university in Arkansas by U.S. News and World Report in 2021-22 and 2022-23 and CollegeNET recognizes ATU as the No. 1 institution in Arkansas on its Social Mobility Index. Since 2019, Arkansas Tech has been the host institution for the prestigious Arkansas Governor’s School. The 559-acre Russellville campus, located in the scenic Arkansas River Valley between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, is just one hour from the capital city of Little Rock. Russellville features a charming blend of historic and modern architecture as well as the recreational opportunities provided by Lake Dardanelle and several state parks. Offering more than 100 undergraduate degree programs and more than 40 graduate degree and certificate programs across five academic colleges and two campuses, Arkansas Tech strives to provide a solid educational foundation for life-long learning to a diverse community.

Position Summary:

The Head of Public Services oversees the public services activities of the university library, including research help, circulation, reserves, interlibrary loan, instruction, and outreach. The position reports to the Library Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Leads the library in developing and managing an effective, engaging, and sustainable information literacy program, including teaching two sections per semester of the 1-credit Introduction to Library Resources course (LBMD2001).

Coordinates the library's outreach and engagement activities, including its social media presence.

Supervises public services staff, including staff in Circulation, Research Services, and Interlibrary Loan.

Engages in professional and scholarly activities that enhance the university, the library, the community, or the library profession.

Works with faculty in designated disciplines to develop collections and services under a liaison model.

Oversees the development and management of the Curriculum Materials Center.

Develops and collaboratively implements a library-wide public service philosophy in partnership with librarians and staff.

Coordinates the library's participation in campus-wide initiatives for Open Educational Resources (OER) and Zero Textbook costs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Experience using a variety of electronic research databases and reference tools.

Experience teaching research skills and information literacy to students in a variety of formats.

Ability to collaborate with teaching faculty to support student learning outcomes and student engagement.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Interest or background in emerging technologies or trends and how they intersect with research services, e.g., AI, digital literacy, OER, etc.

Minimum Requirements:

A master's degree in library and/or information science from an ALA-accredited institution.

5-7 years of relevant professional experience, including 3-5 years of demonstrated supervisory experience.

Practical knowledge of classic information literacy competencies, as well as ACRL's Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience managing public services in an academic library.

Significant experience providing research services in an academic library.

Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary issues in library public services, including best practices for social media engagement.

Experience assessing user experience, engagement, and learning to improve library services.

Experience at the Associate, Full Librarian, or the equivalent level.

Work Location, Environment, and Physical Demands:

Position is primarily located in an indoor library, classroom, and office environment.

Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.

Ability to assist others using print and online library resources.

Ability to visit other buildings on campus for meetings and teaching assignments.

What to Submit:

Resume

Cover letter

To be considered for the position of Librarian, Head of Public Services, all applications must be received and processed through our applicant tracking system Cornerstone prior to the closing date on May 26, 2025 before 6:00 pm central time.

Please go to https://atu.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=1&c=atu to apply now.

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Arkansas Tech University is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, national origin, religion, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.