Director of Library Services Job Redding area,California USA,Education / Teaching

Location 2211 College View Drive,Redding, CA, 96003,United States
Employee Type Full Time Staff

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Description

The Director of Library Services, as the chief administrative officer of the library and administrator with faculty status, provides vision and leadership in integrating new information technologies and expanding the library’s role as a Learning Commons in the university community; oversees all library operations; and, represents the university at meetings of professional library organizations. Administrative faculty responsibilities continue through twelve months each year.

Qualifications:

1. An ALA-accredited graduate degree in library and information science
2. Five years of professional experience in academic librarianship
3. Three years management/supervisory experience
4. Understanding of and experience with Integrated Library Systems (ILS)
5. Knowledge of electronic resources employed by libraries
6. Aptitude with productivity software
7. Experience with electronic resource licensing including utilization of consortium agreements and direct connections with vendors
8. Experience with assessment efforts and accreditation guidelines specific to libraries
9. The ability to work harmoniously with faculty, staff and administration
10. A strong commitment to the university’s mission

Preferred Qualifications:

1. A second graduate degree either in administration or in a subject area of importance to the university curriculum
2. Experience working with the various functions of a Learning Commons including writing and tutoring centers.
3. Experience with the OCLC World Share ILS
4. Experience with Microsoft Office
5. Experience with library content management systems (Lib Guides preferred), integrated institutional database applications and learning management systems

1. Personal relationship with Jesus, a vibrant Christian faith, and a commitment to Christian community; capable of sharing faith and engaging in conversations about Christ
2. Demonstrate Simpson University Values in the performance of all duties.
3. Maintain lifestyle in accordance with Simpson University Lifestyle Policy in Staff Handbook
4. Maintain the confidentiality of information, data and records
5. Properly exercise tact, diplomacy, discretion, and professional judgment
6. Demonstrate strong customer service skills in the performance of job duties
7. Demonstrate good organizational and communication skills in the performance of job duties
8. Supervises employees in accordance with Simpson University policies and procedures
9. Support the overflow needs of other departments within the respective university area
10. Perform other duties in accordance with this position as deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor

Responsibilities:

1. Serves as the chief administrative officer of the library
2. Provides visionary leadership of library operations to align the library’s services and design with the current and future needs of the institution.
3. Participates in faculty meetings and serves on faculty committees as appointed by the Provost
4. Serves as a member of the Learning Resources Committee, Traditional Undergraduate Academic Council, Provost’s Council, and the Graduate Academic Council
5. Oversees the development and application of policies governing the use, preservation and circulation of library collections
6. Recruits, leads, develops and evaluates a staff of professional librarians, paraprofessional employees and/or student employees
7. Promotes appropriate technologies in providing library services to faculty, students and staff that help foster a learning environment
8. Promotes information literacy and life-long learning through an effective library instructional program
9. Works closely with the faculty and the Assistant Dean of Student Success to identify and provide the library services and resources necessary to support the university curriculum, faculty research, and student learning.
10. Creates and maintains a means of communication with faculty and students to keep them abreast of changes and new developments in the library
11. Prepares and manages the library’s budget
12. Oversees collection development with an…