• Guides the growth and development of University Libraries

• Embraces and enhances the land-grant mission of instruction, research, and service to a diverse population of patrons

• Ensures compliance with internal policies and external regulatory agencies and specialized accreditation agencies

• Assists in the implementation of strategic goals, objectives and action plans

• Responsible for facilitating the recruitment, hiring, retention and evaluation of library staff ·
• Ensures that the unit budget is utilized in the most effective and efficient manner to achieve mission-driven priorities

• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and procedures, as well as applicable laws.

• Ensures submission of recommended annual unit budget to the Provost/Senior VP for Academic Affairs

• Builds visibility and image recognition through collaboration with the university community · Maintains and upgrades library facilities, equipment and services as needed

• Represents the library to the university community, as well as to professional groups, organizations and other interested parties.

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