Director, Library Services

About the Organization

At Vaughn College, our mission is to educate and train future leaders in the futureproof fields of engineering and technology, management and aviation. The college strives to provide a dynamic learning environment built on our aeronautical heritage that inspires a diverse and committed community of students to achieve success as leaders in the industries we serve. Just minutes from Manhattan, Vaughn College is in the heart of New York City in Queens, NY, adjacent to LaGuardia Airport.

Queens is one of New York's most fascinating boroughs and has been ranked as the 'number one' US travel destination and the nation's single most diverse county.

What separates Vaughn College from other institutions is our uniquely committed faculty who come to the classroom with extensive experience in such fields as engineering, manufacturing, aviation, management and communications. Working closely with the industries we serve, Vaughn has developed rigorous curricula that incorporate the latest technology as well as the knowledge you need to succeed in your chosen profession.

We provide traditional degrees as well as professional, technical and certification programs that prepare our graduates for successful careers. Most importantly, a degree from Vaughn College provides the critical, analytical and communication skills that form the foundation for a lifetime of success. Our graduates have gone on to become leaders in many major industries. More than 98 percent of our graduates are employed or continue their education, 78 percent in their field of study, within one year of graduation.

Vaughn College has a six-acre campus and is convenient to major transportation routes. As part of the institution's strategic plan, a 200-bed residential hall has been built, enabling students to live and pursue their chosen field of study on campus.

Position Title:

Director of Library Services

Reports To:

Vice President of Academic Affairs

Classification:
Full-Time, Exempt

Work Mode and schedule:
Onsite Monday to Friday

The Vaughn College library is a modern state of the art facility containing a substantial collection including thousands of books, periodicals, videos, computerized aircraft manuals, e-books and software. Faculty, staff and students have online access to a wealth of research databases as well as a collection of videos–in DVD and Blu-ray formats. The library includes quiet areas for study, computer use as well as a multimedia section for instructional use.

It is conveniently located near the colleges teaching and learning center where students receive tutoring and advisement.

The Director of Library Services provides innovative and effective leadership in the provision of high quality library services and resources to the Vaughn community.

• Managing day-to-day operation of the Library including services, collections, and facilities, as well as training and supervision of library staff.

• Preparing and administering the Library’s annual budget.

• Researching and implementing enhancements to existing library technology.

• Overseeing and managing an effective library web presence.

• Preparing statistical reports( IPEDS), surveys, self-studies, and analyses of library services.

• In conjunction with the Academic departments, conducts targeted assessment to improve information literacy instruction, collections, and operations tailored to the needs of the Vaughn community.

• Developing and implementing long-range plans for growth and improvement of facilities, collections, and services that reflect the evolving changes in scholarship.

• Remaining current with library trends, use of library technology, and the provision of services to today’s library.

• Seeking innovative and creative…