Manager of Library and Technology Services

Manager of Library and Technology Services

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Job Title: Manager of Library and Technology Services

Agency: East Texas A&M University

Department: Library

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: Commerce, Texas

Job Type: Staff

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• All documents must be electronically submitted through the Texas A&M Online Employment Services website to be considered.
• Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration.
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• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Three professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered).
• Transcripts (Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required upon acceptance of verbal offer). If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.

Contact: HR.Hiring

The Manager of Library and Technology Services at East Texas A&M University (ETAMU) is responsible for providing leadership and management for a suite of essential library and technology services. As a proud member of the third-largest institution in The Texas A&M University System, ETAMU fosters a strong professional environment that supports career growth and academic excellence.

ETAMU is a fast-growing public university with a strong reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and student success. With over 140+ degree programs, a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and nationally ranked online and graduate programs, ETAMU is committed to transforming lives through quality education. Our employees benefit from a collaborative community, cutting-edge research opportunities, and outstanding resources.

• Provides leadership and forward-thinking vision for library and technology services, including resource sharing, technology lending, media, circulation, service desk operations, print collection maintenance, course and textbook reserves, copy and print services, reciprocal borrowing, user fees, building and emergency management operations, opening/closing, staff development, and learning and technology spaces.
• Establishes and communicates service expectations, standards, priorities, and staff training and development plans.
• Leads and develops initiatives that facilitate the effective use of library services, technology, and spaces.
• Performs access services related functions within the integrated library system and other library platforms.
• Coordinates service desk daily operations, ensuring appropriate staff coverage for operating hours.
• Leads the development, implementation, updating and communication of department policies and procedures.
• Develops innovative solutions for resource sharing services.
• Coordinates the hiring, supervision, mentorship, training, and management of student employees and graduate assistants.
• Develops assessment strategies and compiles and analyzes statistics to inform continuous service improvements.
• Designs and implements innovative library programming to engage the academic community.
• Ensures accurate and timely updates to physical and digital signage and the website for library hours and service information.
• Participates in strategic planning initiatives.
• Evaluates and implements emerging technologies to improve access and user experience.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience / Knowledge /
  
  Skills:
  
  Five years of progressively responsible supervisory/management…