Director of Library Services, Quinebaug Valley Community College, Danielson, CT

Posted May 26, 2016

Job Posting Announcement: 5/23/2016

(12 Month Tenure Track)

SALARY LEVEL: $75,544.00, CCP20

Quinebaug Valley Community College seeks an innovative and student-centered librarian to lead a teaching library staff. The Library Director performs and supervises the full range of professional library services, including information literacy instruction; technical services; collection development; library-oriented information technology; media services; management of the library/media budget; and long-range planning. The position requires the abil ity to work some evenings, teach information literacy classes as required, and travel to the College’s Willimantic
instructional location as scheduled.

ANTICIPATED STARTING DATE: August, 2016

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accred ited institution and from three to six years of related library experience, including one to three years of experience supervising others.

Required Skills: Demonstrated leadership and collaborative skills. Excellent interpersonal, oral, written, and online communication skills. Experience with and enthusiasm for teaching information literacy skills to individuals and classes. Effective skills in managing fiscal resources. Ability to work independently and as part of a team and work with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and community members. Enthusiasm for tackling all aspects of the job description with creativity, flexibility, and vision. Proven experience developing and delivering innovative techno logy for student success. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precise ly how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 30, 2016

NOTE: The filling ofthis position will be in accordance with reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules, if applicable.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

E-mail a completed Community College Employment Application, a c urrent resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcript(s) to: Lois Kelley, Human Resources Assistant – l[email protected]