Job Summary
The William Broadhurst Library at Nazarene Theological Seminary serves as both an academic hub and a theological resource, fostering rigorous scholarship and intellectual formation in the Seminary community. The Director ensures that collections and services support the Seminary’s academic work in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition, equipping users with the resources necessary for academic inquiry across all programs. The Director provides leadership for all aspects of library operations, ensuring access to high-quality print and digital resources and services for all users. The Director also oversees the Seminary’s educational technology and writing support, creating a centralized hub that enhances learning access, and providing academic tools that contribute to a holistic and technologically enhanced seminary education.
Job Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
- Lead the development and implementation of a strategic vision for the library in a time of profound change.
- Develop and maintain the library collection in keeping with the research and educational needs of Seminary faculty, students, and the wider community.
- Attend faculty meetings and participate in academic programming work.
- Engage in professional development for library management and academic research in theology and related fields.
Library Operations & Collection Management:
- Hire, train, and supervise library staff.
- Oversee circulation, acquisitions, cataloging, interlibrary loan, and collection management.
- Prepare, evaluate, and manage library budget and vendor contracts.
- Lead institutional repository efforts and digital archiving.
- Maintain and continue the cataloging of the James McGraw Rare Book Room.
Research & Academic Support:
- Provide research and reference assistance, including digital literacy and research strategies, to faculty and student users.
- Provide orientation, library access, and library instructional support to incoming students.
- Direct the Center for Academic Writing and supervise online tutors.
- Facilitate the review of student dissertations for Turabian style and formatting, prior to final binding.
Educational Technology & Digital Services:
- Manage the library webpage.
- Collaborate with IT and EdTech staff for seamless integration of digital resources.
Institutional Engagement & Planning:
- Evaluate library use and effectiveness, providing data for annual reporting processes.
- Represent the library in faculty meetings and institutional planning.
- Represent NTS in Wesleyan-Holiness Digital Library and Nazarene Librarians networks, and facilitate the Seminary’s contributions to the WHDL.
- Collaborate with Seminary Events for use of library space, book sales, etc.
Educational/Experiential Requirements
Qualifications:
- Education: Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS or MLIS) required; additional graduate degree in theology, religious studies, or a related field preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of library experience, preferably in a theological or academic library, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
- Theological Understanding: Familiarity with theological education, research, and resources, especially within the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition.
- Technical Proficiency: Experience with library systems, digital databases, and educational technology platforms (e.g., Moodle, proxy servers, institutional repositories).
- Student & Faculty Support: Strong background in research assistance, academic writing support, and student success initiatives.
- Administrative & Budget Management: Experience with acquisitions, vendor negotiations, collection development, and budget oversight.
- Collaboration & Communication: Ability to work effectively with faculty, students, staff, and external partners to enhance the library’s role as an academic hub.
Job Application Instructions
Please submit a resume/CV and three letters of reference to hr@nts.edu. Applications will be reviewed beginning April 18 until the position is filled.