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Anderson University seeks an innovative leader who is passionate about students and their success. The director of Thrift Library and its full- and part-time staff play an essential role in Anderson's commitment to academic excellence. The library works closely with the faculty, Office of Information Technology, the Center for Innovation and Digital Learning, the Center for Learning and Teaching Excellence, and other academic personnel to carry out Anderson University's mission.

Candidates should be prepared to lead all administrative, operational, and technical functions of the Thrift Library, support an ever-growing university, foster a culture of collegiality, hospitality, and innovation in the library as well as supporting the library staff in their daily work and professional development.

Candidates must be a committed Christian and hold values that are compatible with the institution's Statement of Faith and enthusiastically support Anderson University's mission. Qualified candidates must hold a master's degree in library science. A second advanced degree is encouraged. The ideal candidate will have significant library experience, effective leadership and collaborative skills to build successful partnerships internally and externally, skills and experience in strategic planning, high emotional intelligence, fiscal planning and budget and resource management.

About the Thrift Library

In 2007, the University completed what was then the largest single-phase building project in its history as the $7.5 millionThriftLibrary building opened to students. The multipurpose building contains over 50,000 square feet of space and includes the library, Books & Beans coffee shop, Vandiver Art Gallery, Anderson Central, Center for Student Success, Writing and Multimedia Center, post office, Information Technology, several classrooms and conference rooms, and a music lab.

ThriftLibrary's collection contains over 70,000 physical volumes, more than 1.8 million ebooks, and approximately 200 electronic research, reference, and subject-specific databases that provide access to countless scholarly journals, periodicals, ebooks, digital images, and audio and video recordings. ThriftLibrary's collections are greatly enhanced by resource sharing and collaborative licensing of digital resources through its membership in the state's academiclibraryconsortium,PASCAL(Partnership among South Carolina Academic Libraries), reciprocal borrowing agreements withAtla Digital LibraryandAssociation of Christian Librarians, and partnership with theAnderson CountyLibrarySystem.

During fall and spring semesters, thelibraryis seven days a week. During the summer months, it is open Monday through Friday. Thelibraryhas open seating available for approximately 175 students and 9 reservable study rooms with seating for groups of 6-12 students.

ThriftLibrary's professional librarians provide instruction for groups and individuals covering such topics as (but not limited to) the research process, how to access thelibrary's resources, citation styles, plagiarism, and copyright issues. Librarians are available to work with students in person and via phone, email, and video conference.

Anderson University does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other basis on which the University is prohibited from discrimination under the local, state, or federal law, in its employment or in the provision of its services, including but not limited to its programs and activities, admissions, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other University-administered programs. As a Christian institution of higher education, Anderson University is entitled to certain religious accommodations under federal and state law, including Title IX of the Education Amendments Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. For questions or concerns contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@andersonuniversity.edu.