The Pennsylvania State University Libraries seek an innovative and service-oriented Head Librarian for a tenure-line faculty position at the Penn State Abington campus. We seek an experienced library professional to serve as a leader and advocate for the Abington library and campus community.

The Head Librarian is a member of the University Libraries faculty and is expected to support the mission of the University Libraries. The Head Librarian is responsible for overall administration and services at Penn State Abington library, including management of faculty and staff, collection development, research and instruction services, and collaborating with colleagues at Penn State Abington and across the University Libraries in planning, developing, and evaluating library services, policies and procedures. Management of the library facility itself is a major part of this role. The Head Librarian is also responsible for collaborating with campus administrators to meet strategic goals, coordination of development activities with campus development officers and University Libraries, advocating for library needs to campus administration, and oversight of the library budget.

The Head Librarian is expected to support the evolving mission of the campus which includes regional and inter-campus programs, and a greater variety of online and hybrid courses. The successful candidate should demonstrate creativity, possess leadership skills, and reflect a student-centered perspective. In addition, a commitment to open communication and a collaborative work environment are essential.

The goal is to hire a successful candidate at the rank of Associate Librarian or higher. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in librarianship, show evidence of an established reputation in research, and have a strong record of service to the University and the profession. More information about faculty appointments in the Libraries can be found in the Guideline UL-ACG07 Promotion and Tenure Criteria (https://libraries.psu.edu/policies/ul-acg07).

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports both broad and specific equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission. Information about the University Libraries' employment opportunities, processes, and culture can be found at https://libraries.psu.edu/about/jobs.

This position is an academic administrator. Per University Policy (HR06), an Academic Administrator is an individual who has an administrative role in a major academic function at the University and who generally holds an academic appointment or is qualified to hold one. These positions blend academic leadership with administrative responsibilities, often overseeing academic departments, schools, divisions, or research institutes. Academic Administrators play a crucial role in shaping academic policies, supporting faculty, and ensuring the effective delivery of academic programs and services. These individuals report to a Dean, Chancellor, or the direct report of a Dean or Chancellor.

The University expects regular onsite presence to fully participate in their university workspace or on-campus intellectual and educational community. Occasional hybrid work may be permissible upon approval of the supervisor.