Grinnell College Libraries Head of Technical Services (Start Spring/Summer 2025)

Description

Grinnell College Libraries seeks applications for our Head of Technical Services position, starting Spring/Summer 2025.  This is a renewable, non-tenure-track line reporting to the Librarian of the College and appointment is possible at either the Assistant or Associate Professor rank.  Candidates should have a graduate degree from an ALA-accredited program and a minimum of a minimum of 3 years of relevant library experience, pre- or post-MLS. The appointee will lead our acquisitions and cataloging staff and collaborate extensively with other library departments to enhance our systems and services to a diverse, research-intensive college community. Additional information about our libraries and mission can be found at http://www.grinnell.edu/academics/libraries.

Application Instructions

In letters of application, candidates should discuss their interest in developing as a librarian in a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction. They should also discuss their potential to contribute to a college community that maintains a diversity of people and perspectives as one of its core values. Candidates will need to upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and provide email addresses for three professional references.  Review of applications will begin on Feb. 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Questions about this search should be directed to the search chair, Mark Christel, at librarysearch@grinnell.edu or 641-269-3351.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Grinnell College is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory educational environment for all College community members. It is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in matters of admission, employment, and housing, and in access to and participation in its education programs, services, and activities.  The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, religion, disability, creed or any other protected class. Discrimination and harassment on any of the bases covered by state or federal antidiscrimination statutes is unlawful and a violation of Grinnell College policy.

Grinnell College recognizes that harassment can relate to an individual's membership in more than one protected class.  Targeting individuals on the basis of their membership in any protected class is also a violation of Grinnell's Community Standards and Responsibilities and may violate the College's Hate Crime and Bias-Motivated Incident Policy.  Under these circumstances, the College will coordinate the investigation and resolution, provided that doing so does not unduly delay prompt and equitable resolution under this policy.

This policy prohibits sexual harassment, sexual violence, sexual assault, and intimate partner violence against Grinnell College community members of any gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.  This policy also prohibits gender-based harassment that does not involve conduct of a sexual nature.

The College has grievance procedures for any individual who has experienced harassment or discrimination and wishes to pursue resolution.

An offer for this position will be contingent on successful completion of a background check.