College Librarian, Colby Sawyer College, New London, NH

Posted November 6, 2023

Location: 541 Main Street New London, NH, 03257, United States
Employee Type: Exempt FT
Required Degree: Masters
Manage Others: Yes
Minimum Experience: 4 Years

Description
The College Librarian at Colby-Sawyer College provides leadership, strategic direction,
and vision for the library; manages the day-to-day operations as well as short- and long-
term planning of the Library and Archives. The librarian fosters relationships among
departments housed in the library building (Student Learning Collaborative and Access
Resources) and collaborates with various departments across campus.
This is a 10-month position from August through May.

Responsibilities

Recruits, trains, and supervises Library staff. Confers regularly with staff to plan and coordinate activities, schedules, and workloads; assists with difficult or unusual tasks or problems.
Revises, updates, and administers library policies and procedures.
Works closely with Library staff on the selection, acquisition, processing and circulation of library materials and ensures that the Library’s resources adequately support the curriculum of the College.
Fosters a culture of collaboration and service within the library and on campus.
Gathers, interprets, and evaluates data for studies, reports, and program assessment; coordinates department activities with other departments and agencies as needed.
Confers regularly with the Academic Vice President, other senior administrators and academic and administrative department heads, and various faculty and staff to plan, coordinate and evaluate services/facilities/systems, exchange information, investigate and resolve problems, etc.
Oversees the library budget, develops strategies and budgets for the library, including collection development and management; monitors revenues and expenditures in assigned area to assure sound fiscal control; prepares annual budget requests; assures effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time.
Coordinates library development and fund raising in collaboration with the Vice President for Advancement and other senior staff.
Performs the regular duties of a professional librarian: provides research & circulation assistance to library users, teaches research skills in the classroom, administers library website, catalogs newly-acquired materials, participates in collection management (selection & weeding).
Serves on College committees, as directed by the Academic Vice President.
Represents the College to, and participate in, programs/activities of various professional and community organizations, state agencies, area libraries, etc.

Requirements

Master’s degree required in library science from an ALA accredited school
Four to six years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience, including library planning and management, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
Excellent planning, organizational, administrative, writing, personnel and budget management skills.
Ability to work effectively with College administrators, staff, faculty, and students, as well as various outside organizations.
Broad-based technical knowledge and skills in library methodology, archives and management relevant to undergraduate education.

Summary

Colby-Sawyer College is a comprehensive liberal arts-based institution located in the scenic Lake Sunapee area of New Hampshire. We have friendly people, beautiful nature, and small-town amenities and shops. We are located about 35 minutes south of Dartmouth College and just 1 hour 30 minutes from Boston. For more information see Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce, NH. We strive to always be a people-first organization. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all employees. If you are looking for a place where you will feel welcome and that you belong, Colby-Sawyer College is that place. Colby-Sawyer is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to share what they can offer and how they can help us to achieve and maintain these values in their cover etter. Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Colby-Sawyer College is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment which celebrates multiple perspectives. Colby-Sawyer College will not tolerate discrimination in employment or employment-related decisions on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, mental or physical disability, family or marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or gender identity.

To Apply: please apply online by visiting https://colby-sawyer.edu/human-
resources/employment

Interested candidates may also visit Human Resources in Colgate Hall Room 230,
Monday through Friday from 8am – 5pm, to alternatively complete a paper application.