Director of the Library, Berkshire Community College, Pittsfield MA

Posted March 22, 2014

Date:                                     March 21, 2014

Title of Position:              Director of Library 

Salary:                  $70s with benefits

Effective:                            June 2014

Position Overview: Reporting directly to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Director provides leadership and direction in operation of the Jonathan Edwards Library.   Responsible for making appropriate library resources and services available to the college community and public.  Directs, organizes, and oversees all areas of operation.  Conducts appropriate planning, assessment, outreach, budget, personnel, and other administrative activities.  Supervises, equips, and furnishes the facility.  Works collaboratively with other members of various library consortia.  Identifies emerging trends; sets goals and objectives; serves as advocate for continued development and improvement of technologies, resources, and services to fulfill the mission of a 21^st century community college library.

 

Required Qualifications:  MLS or MLIS from an ALA accredited institution.  Minimum of five years professional (MLS/MLIS masters level) library work experience; academic library experience preferred. Demonstrated library management experience including, but not limited to, personnel supervision; budget preparation and management; assessment and planning; outreach; promotion of information literacy.  Demonstrated experience using technologies to provide and enhance library services. Excellent interpersonal skills and proficiency in oral and written communication.  Ability to work with a diverse population of students, faculty, administrators, community residents, and colleagues in other libraries and consortia.

 

Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated record of leadership and promotion of activities that engage and excite students about library resources, reading, and research in support of the college’s focus on retention and student success. 

                                                                                                                                               

Application Procedures:  For consideration, submit cover letter, resume, and names and telephone numbers of three current professional references to Berkshire Community College, 1350 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or email to [email protected].

 

Review of applications will begin on April 10, 2014 and continue until position is filled.