Director, Library Services, Quincy College, Quincy, MA
Posted April 11, 2018
Quincy College – Director of Library Services
About Quincy College:
Founded in 1958, Quincy College is a two-year, municipally affiliated college serving approximately 4,000 students at campuses located in Quincy and Plymouth, Massachusetts.
Quincy College Mission Statement
Quincy College is an open-access institution that encourages academic achievement and excellence, diversity, economic opportunity, community involvement, and lifelong learning. The College facilitates valuable learning relationships that inspire students to realize their educational and professional futures.
We are committed to the following values: student learning and achievement; excellence in teaching; mutual respect, responsibility, and collaboration; individual and institutional integrity; and diversity of people and perspectives.
The College recognizes that our success is measured by the long-term satisfaction and achievement of our students, and the positive partnerships we develop. Our most valuable resources to achieving our mission are our faculty, administration and support staff. Each individual employee’s performance contributes to our ability to successfully achieve and excel in all aspects of our mission and values.
Job Description:
Reporting to the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Director provides vision and strategic direction for library services in alignment with the college’s mission, vision and core values. The Director leads a team of dedicated professional and support staff, enhances and communicates the value and role of the libraries at the Quincy and Plymouth campuses, coordinates all library services, and maintains effective and efficient operations. The Director supervises and evaluates personnel, collaborates with faculty, and works closely with the President, Deans, and faculty to improve outcomes in student learning and to provide resources for teaching. The Director facilitates the continuing integration of technology in library and related functions.
Essential Functions:
- Direct all library operations at multi-campus sites, including library information resources in a variety of formats, circulation, interlibrary loan, library instruction, technical services, library automation, and reference services.
- Prepare, administer, and monitor budgets for the libraries.
- Ensure the development and assessment of the libraries’ information literacy programs that meet or exceed national guidelines.
- Provide leadership in balancing traditional library collections, methodologies, and services with those of the current digital environment and evolving technologies.
- Foster greater integration of library services within academic divisions with librarian liaisons.
- Promote student, faculty, staff, and community use of library resources and services through advocacy and public relations initiatives.
- Supervise library staff and promote library staff growth and development.
- Coordinate the “Meet the Author” program.
- Serve on College committees and task forces to support College programs, services, and activities.
- Represent and promote the College libraries as a member of professional organizations at the local, state, and national levels and as a member of the Old Colony Library Network (OCLN).
- Conduct needs assessments as part of the strategic planning process for library acquisitions and services.
- Facilitate and support the College’s mission including its focus on teaching and learning.
- Participate in the delivery of general reference and research consultation services, which may involve occasional evening and weekend work.
- Participate in mandatory training/coursework, including but not limited to:
- Title IX and Sexual Misconduct
- Sexual Harassment and Non-Discrimination
- Security Policy and Notification of Security Reporting
- FERPA
- Municipal Ethics Law
- Assume other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Responsible for supervision of assigned staff, including student staff.
Travel: Local travel between campuses in Quincy and Plymouth required.
Requirements:
Educational Experience: MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited program required.
Experience Requirements: Five (5) or more years in progressively responsible administrative positions within a library, preferably within higher education. Demonstrated competence in strategic and budget planning. Experience in management of library faculty, staff and facilities. Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills. An understanding and appreciation of traditional as well as evolving and emerging instructional and service technologies associated with 21st Century libraries. Capability for collaborative long-range planning and implementation. Specific knowledge of library online services and systems, cataloging, collection development, reference, information technology, and library architecture and design. Evidence of intellectual curiosity and demonstrated willingness to keep abreast of new developments. Flexibility to respond to ever-changing College environment. Demonstrated sensitivity to diversity and multicultural issues and the interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with students, staff, administration, and the public. Knowledge of interactive classroom technologies and course management software, especially Canvas, preferred. Proficient with all Microsoft Office applications.
Additional Information:
EEO Statement:
Quincy College is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy. Quincy College is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action.
Application Instructions:
Please apply at our Employment Opportunities page, www.quincycollege.edu