Associate Library Director: Access, Instruction & Research

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macalester collegeSaint Paul (MN)

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About the role

Macalester College's DeWitt Wallace Library seeks a forward‑looking leader to join the leadership team as Associate Library Director for Access, Instruction, & Research Services. This role guides Access Services, Research & Instruction, and Digital Liberal Arts, mentoring 11 staff and ~40 student employees while partnering with faculty to advance information literacy and digital scholarship. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of leadership experience in an academic library, with a strong record of

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