Library Director
The City of Hope (Cancer Center, Research Institute, Graduate School) Graff Scientific & Medical Library seeks a dynamic, visionary, and enthusiastic Director to develop and maintain high-quality, digital-age library resources and services. The Director is responsible for developing and communicating a clear vision for the library in support of the clinical, research, and educational missions of the organization. Candidates should possess excellent leadership, management, and interpersonal skills. The Director is responsible for 7.5 FTE and an annual budget in excess of $1.7 million.
Duties
- Provide leadership in visioning, strategic planning, and goal setting to ensure the library’s continual growth and development.
- Prepare, manage, and justify the library’s budget in support of the organization’s mission.
- Work collaboratively with campus stakeholders to advocate for the library, build goodwill, and integrate the library into campus initiatives.
- Identify and provide innovative resources and services that meet the users’ information needs.
- Determine user needs, assess library and resource usage, benchmark against peers (current and aspirational), and adjust resources according to changing priorities.
- Support the day-to-day operations of the library.
Qualifications
Masters Degree in Library/Information Science. Preference for 7+ years in an academic or research library setting with progressively responsible experience.
Salary and Benefits
Salary range: $73,576 – $117,721. Additionally, City of Hope offers a competitive benefits package.
To Apply
Email letter of interest and curriculum vitae to:
Kristine Justus, PhD
Vice President, Basic Research Operations
City of Hope
kjustus@coh.org
About City of Hope and Graff Library
City of Hope is a leading research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening diseases. Designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center, the highest honor bestowed by the National Cancer Institute, and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope’s research and treatment protocols impact care throughout the nation. Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a pioneer in the fields of bone marrow transplantation and genetics and shares its scientific knowledge with medical centers locally and globally, helping patients battling serious diseases. City of Hope is located just northeast of Los Angeles in Duarte, California on more than 113 beautifully landscaped acres. More information is available at http://www.cityofhope.org/.
The Graff Library supports all functional areas at City of Hope including the Helford Clinical Research Hospital, the Beckman Research Institute, and the Graduate School of Biological Sciences. The library has an extensive online and print collection and is committed to providing superior customer service. Visit http://library.coh.org/ for more information about the library’s resources and services.
