Librarian

Librarian

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Summary: The Librarian is responsible for the coordination, planning, budget administration, and execution of library efforts for Carrington College. This position requires a high degree of autonomy, organizational skill, and attention to detail to apply extensive and specialized knowledge of library processes, procedures, and practices across the institution. The incumbent will collaborate with varied constituencies to ensure optimal delivery of library resources, including participation in training of staff, college governance and committees.

Compensation: The starting pay range for this position is $60,000-$80,200/annually.

• Develops and implements initiatives and action plans to increase and improve Library and learning resources and services; evaluates effectiveness and revises as needed
• Collaborates to oversee revisions to library policy for all stakeholders
• Coordinates and supervises all aspects of the library budget and acquisitions process, including preparation of necessary forms, renewal of periodicals and other subscriptions, and communication with campuses and other Carrington personnel.
• Working with the Director of Instruction, Director of Finance, and other individuals, oversee purchase and renewal of all Library materials.
• Acquire or enhance access to new/current resources to create a collection to support the curriculum, including free and fee resources.
• As needed, revise and update Library web page to ensure a dynamic, effective, and useful Library website by reorganizing and adding/updating content and visuals.
• Communicate Vendor upgrades as needed.
• As needed, revise and enhance the Start Your Research Here! page for students and faculty to support and encourage Information Literacy.
• Schedule and chair Library Committee meetings with the Library Committee members, revise, update, and enhance the Library Guides for Programs to help students access appropriate resources.
• Collect and summarize Library metrics on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis.
• Provide library orientation sessions as part of the Onboarding process.
• Participate in Program Reviews to ensure Library resources support the curriculum.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This role does not currently directly supervise others.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

• Integrity and Ethics: Demonstrates personal integrity; serves as a positive example of why others should trust the motives of the organization; views self as a reflection of the organization by following through on commitments and accepting ownership ofsubscriber mistakes; treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others and upholds organizational values.
• Professionalism: Approaches other in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follow through on commitments.
• Adaptability: Responds to change with a willingness and ability to learn new ways of working. Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
• Organization Support: Supports the organization's goals and values. Is keenly aware of the time frame in which tasks or projects needs to be done; accepts and mirrors the level of urgency conveyed by the manager or customer being served; puts priority on the needs of the organization or the needs of its customers. Fosters collaboration and teamwork across the Institution.
• Communication: Develops and delivers communication that conveys a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Listens to others and allows them to make their point.

• Student Success Focus: Personally, demonstrates that students and employers are a high priority; identifies student needs and expectations and responds to them in a timely and effective manner; anticipates and prevents delays or other things that can adversely affect the student; keeps student informed about progress.
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