Director of Library Services, Newbury College, Brookline MA

Posted November 19, 2013

Newbury College invites applications and nominations for a full-time position as Director of Library Services starting in January 2014.

 

Newbury is an undergraduate college that integrates career education with the study of liberal arts.  We endeavor to graduate students who are professionally competent, ethically aware, socially responsible, and prepared for lifelong learning.

 

The College features small classes and is seeking faculty and staff members who have a proven commitment to higher education. Newbury’s campus is nestled in a desirable city neighborhood just minutes away from downtown Boston’s educational, cultural and social attractions.

 

Newbury College strives to create a welcoming and supportive environment for our community. We are committed to the development of our faculty and staff and acknowledge that you are critical to our students’ success and the delivery of our mission.

 

Overview:  Newbury College is looking for a Director of Library Services who can lead the library in a new age of redesigned library form and function, advancing innovations in the integration of technology, electronic resources, academic content, information literacy, physical space and the multiplicity of educational needs of faculty and students.  The Library is positioned to be a hub of intellectual exchange, dedicated to supporting the academic vitality of the college community.

 

Responsibitlies:  Develops and implements the strategic goals of the library.  Manages operations and establishes policies, procedures, goals and objectives for library staff.  Maintains a high level of professionalism in the delivery of services to students, staff and faculty.  Works with administration and faculty to ensure that library resources are exceeding the needs of our community; measures service quality and makes improvements.  Maintains and monitors copyright issues and licensing of online resources. Establishes a work environment that fosters teamwork and highlights the role of the library in supporting a successful Newbury experience for our students.

 

Requirements:  Candidates must have a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program and at least five years of progressively responsible administrative experience in an academic library.   Must be committed to providing leadership and vision for the operation of the library. 

 

To Apply:  Send a letter of application and curriculum vita to Human Resources via email at [email protected].  Newbury College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.