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Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- FSA / HSA
- Tuition Assistant Program
- Long / Short Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401K Match
- Paid Time Off
- 12 Paid Holidays
- includes domestic partner coverage
Position Summary
The Director of the Library is responsible for planning, implementation, management and evaluation of all library services, including strategic planning, budgeting, collection development and reference and instructional services.
Key Job Elements
Prepare annual library operating and capital budgets.Write and submit various reports to campus community as well as regional, national and programmatic accreditations as needed.Collaborate with the library committee, faculty, department heads, and other members of the campus community to ensure that library collections meet user needs.Acquire new materials in all formats consistent with overall institutional strategic goals, the library’s collection development policy, and annual budget allocations.Review existing collections for continued curriculum relevance.Develop, supervise and provide library services that may include circulation, interlibrary loan, reference, information literacy activities, and campus community outreach.Write and update library policy and procedure documents, in close consultation with Academic Affairs and university wide library policies.Oversee library technology, including procurement and maintenance of hardware, software and AV equipment.Select, train, supervise and evaluate library service personnel.Attend meetings and workshops and seek additional opportunities for professional development.Requirements
Master’s degree in library, Information Science, or related from an ALA accredited school.At least 7 to 10 years' experience working in a library in a post-secondary institution.Held positions of increasingly responsible experience in the industry.Knowledge of subjects usually taught at a post-secondary institutionKnowledge of integrated library systems, OCLC, MARC records and current technologiesFiscal and personnel management expertise.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong interpersonal skills with both peer and subordinate personnel.Superior organizational skillsWork effectively as either a leader or team member to ensure that departmental goals are met.Ability to develop and coordinate collection processes.Budget development.Selection and training.Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success.
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