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Director of Library Services, Assumption University, Worcester, MA

Description:

Responsible for overall management of library staff, services, collections, and facilities in support of the mission of the University

Responsibilities:

  • Leads library staff in strategic planning and setting priorities that align with the strategic plan of the University
    • Implements policy and long-range objectives to reinforce standards of service delivery and ensure excellent service to our community.
    • Through regular meetings and other initiatives, cultivates positive environment for library staff.
  • Directly supervises the work of library department heads and Research Services/Scholarly Communication Librarians in the area of scholarly communications
    • Leads Administrative Team of the library in developing policy, planning projects, and addressing management issues on an ongoing basis
    • Provides strong support for staff development, training, and participation in professional organizations
  • Oversees the management and assessment of Library collections in all formats
    • Act as main contact with vendors for renewals and new subscriptions for databases, ejournals, ebooks, and streaming media.
    • Leads the Library’s Collections Committee in the review process of print and electronic resources.
  • Prepares annual library budget and oversees the expenditures of funds.
    • Based on information received from University administration throughout the year, makes ongoing changes in order to balance the Library budget.
  • Works with University committees to promote, coordinate, and advocate for Library service within our community.
    • Acts as a liaison between University administration and Library staff.
    • Represents the library on designated University committees and encourages staff to participate in relevant University activities and committees
  • Compiles statistics for ACRL, IPEDS, University and other reporting bodies to record Library activities and collections.
  • Represents the library in the Worcester ARC (Academic and Research Collaborative)
  • Works with Art Department faculty and others to schedule and facilitate art exhibits in the d’Alzon Library Art Gallery
  • Supervises approximately seven professional and support staff employees in the Library.
  • Oversees an operating budget of approximately $ 577,000.00.
  • Interacts on a daily basis with students, faculty, administration, staff and vendors.
  • Must be willing to contribute actively to the mission of the University as well as show respect for the Catholic and Assumptionist identity of Assumption University. 

Qualifications:

  • MLS from an ALA-accredited library school; additional advanced degrees preferred;
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in a supervisory capacity at an academic library;
  • Knowledge of and commitment to providing innovative technology, access to collections, and services for evolving needs
  • Record of participation in library professional organizations;
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively while demonstrating initiative, resourcefulness, and commitment to providing excellent service;
  • Demonstrated knowledge of integrated library management systems, such as OCLC WMS.

Working Conditions

  • Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
  • Evening and weekend hours occasionally required.
  • No or very limited physical effort required. May occasionally have to lift up to 20 lbs.
  • No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

How to Apply:

To apply, please visit: https://assumption.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=137910