Campus Library Head/Assistant University Library Director

Job Location

Kirksville, MO

Date Posted

July 22, 2026

About The Institution

The A.T. Still Memorial Library is seeking an experienced health sciences librarian to lead a campus library team in the role of Campus Library Head/Assistant University Library Director.  This role is responsible for the overall management of the Missouri Branch of the A.T. Still Memorial Library and assists in the leadership of the university library as a whole. They will lead the library’s provision of support services for the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCOM), Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health (MOSDOH), and the College of Graduate Health Studies (CGHS). They will provide library liaison services to one or more of these schools. They will support faculty and students in leading an evidence-based model of clinical care. They will provide leadership and supervision of six team members. They will assist the University Library Director in the planning and administration of the library department and related initiatives.

Established in 1892 by A.T. Still, DO, the founder of osteopathy, A.T. Still University (ATSU) began as the nation’s first college of osteopathic medicine and has evolved into a leading university of health sciences comprised of three colleges and four schools on three campuses  and online. Today, ATSU offers master’s degrees across allied health disciplines and doctorates in osteopathic medicine, dental medicine, athletic training, audiology, health administration, health education, health sciences, occupational therapy, and physical therapy.

A.T. Still University’s Missouri campus is located in Kirksville, a growing community with a rich history in education and osteopathic healthcare. Within easy driving distance of major cities such as Columbia, St. Louis and Kansas City, Kirksville offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities.

Job Description

Principal Job Duties include:

  • Leads the staff in providing a broad range of library services to three schools (DO, dental, and online health sciences) for both residential and online students across two geographical locations in Missouri (Kirksville, MO and St Louis, MO)
  • Serves as the library liaison for one or two colleges located on the Missouri Campus
  • Provides instructional support in the use of evidence for clinical practice to students, develops library collections, and supports faculty research efforts
  • Supports the University Library Director in strategic planning, budget development, program direction and coordination, as well as employee recruitment
  • Oversees the daily operations of a 22,000 sq ft library branch leading a team of six employees to provide excellent customer services to students, faculty, and staff
  • Leads outreach efforts and engages faculty, staff and students about library services
  • Participates in library university committees, the regional MOBIUS consortium, national professional organizations, and disseminates best professional practices developed by the library
Required Qualifications
  • ALA-accredited MLS degree or equivalent
  • Five years’ experience in a health sciences library or health sciences liaison role strongly preferred
  • 1-2 years of mangerial experience preferred
  • Advanced skills in searching health sciences literature using biomedical databases such as PubMed and CINAHL
  • Knowledge of and experience with evidence-based medicine practice, research data, and tools for demonstrating research impact
  • Demonstrated experience in developing, designing, and teaching course-integrated information literacy sessions in academic health sciences or clinical environments
Preferred Qualifications
  • Use of assessment data to inform continuous improvement of instructional practices and materials
  • Experience with evaluation and assessment of instructional practices and materials
  • Experience with library outreach and marketing activities
  • Experience working within a library liaison program
  • Involvement with systematic reviews or other formal literature reviews
  • Knowledge of the scholarly publishing process
Salary Information

$78,000-$90,000

Benefits Offered

ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits

Application Instructions

Apply at https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/4330106.

Hiring Statement & Policies

A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.