Head of Reference and Instructional Services, Geisel Library, Saint Anselm College, Manchester NH
Posted July 2, 2014
Geisel Library of Saint Anselm College is accepting applications for the position of Head of Reference and Instructional Services. Saint Anselm is a Catholic liberal arts college founded by the Order of Saint Benedict in 1889. Located in Manchester, New Hampshire the college enrolls approximately 1900 students at a scenic residential campus. Geisel Library collections include over 240,000 print volumes, 130,000 EBooks, and nearly 100 online databases. The Reference Department supports a vibrant and comprehensive information literacy program which is integrated with new student orientation, freshmen composition, and advanced courses across the curriculum. The Department is also heavily involved with College-wide assessment efforts and staffs a heavily used reference desk providing services for students, faculty, and staff. In addition, Reference librarians also serve as liaisons to different academic departments depending on individual subject expertise. See www.anselm.edu/library for further details.
The Head of Reference and Instruction is responsible for the planning, execution, and daily management of all reference and instructional services. The successful candidate will lead the department and information literacy program during a change to the College’s core curriculum and ongoing efforts to reach students at all stages of their undergraduate careers. The position is part of the Library’s management team and reports to the College Librarian. She/he supervises three FTE professional librarians, one full-time support staff member, and student assistants.
Additional responsibilities include:
- teaching in the information literacy program
- overseeing the library’s online presence through website maintenance, social media presence, and LibGuide creation and promotion
- serving as liaison to assigned academic departments
- managing interlibrary loan operations
Qualifications: ALA accredited MLS with five years of experience in an academic library; supervisory experience; excellent oral and written communication skills; a strong disposition toward working with undergraduate students on all levels of library service; significant experience with, and dedication to, information literacy programs on the college or university level; knowledge of contemporary theories and methods of instructional pedagogy; a commitment to systematic assessment strategies and their implementation; thorough knowledge of online resources relevant to a liberal arts curriculum. Candidates should also have demonstrated successful experience in working in a collaborative team environment and have the ability set and achieve short and long term strategic goals.
The successful candidate will be able to assist the College to further its strategic goals for institution-wide diversity.
All interested candidates must apply directly on-line at www.anselm.edu/hr.
To receive full consideration, please upload a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and a list of three professional references with contact information.
The position is open until filled. Applications received by July 16, 2014 will receive first consideration.