Director of Library Services

About the Role

The Director of Library Services serves as the chief administrative officer of the library with faculty status, providing vision and leadership in integrating new information technologies and expanding the library’s role as a Learning Commons in the university community. This position oversees all library operations and represents the university at professional library organization meetings. Administrative faculty responsibilities continue through twelve months each year.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the chief administrative officer of the library.
• Provides visionary leadership of library operations to align the library’s services and design with the current and future needs of the institution.
• Participates in faculty meetings and serves on faculty committees as appointed by the Provost.
• Serves as a member of the Learning Resources Committee, Traditional Undergraduate Academic Council, Provost’s Council, and the Graduate Academic Council.
• Oversees the development and application of policies governing the use, preservation, and circulation of library collections.
• Recruits, leads, develops, and evaluates a staff of professional librarians, paraprofessional employees, and/or student employees.
• Promotes appropriate technologies in providing library services to faculty, students, and staff that help foster a learning environment.
• Promotes information literacy and life-long learning through an effective library instructional program.
• Works closely with the faculty and the Assistant Dean of Student Success to identify and provide the library services and resources necessary to support the university curriculum, faculty research, and student learning.
• Creates and maintains communication with faculty and students to keep them abreast of changes and new developments in the library.
• Prepares and manages the library’s budget.
• Oversees collection development with an emphasis on electronic resources and the periodic review and revision of collection development policies.
• Prepares periodic library reports for administrators and committees of the university, government agencies, and professional associations.
• Monitors the library’s compliance with the standards of the Association of College and Research Libraries and the university’s accrediting agencies.
• Builds relationships with other libraries, networks, and consortia for the common good.
• Demonstrates Simpson University Values in the performance of all duties.
• Maintains lifestyle in accordance with Simpson University Lifestyle Policy in Staff Handbook.
• Supervises employees in accordance with Simpson University policies and procedures.
• Supports the overflow needs of other departments within the respective university area.
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements

• An ALA-accredited graduate degree in library and information science.
• Five years of professional experience in academic librarianship.
• Three years of management/supervisory experience.
• Understanding of and experience with Integrated Library Systems (ILS).
• Knowledge of electronic resources employed by libraries.
• Aptitude with productivity software.
• Experience with electronic resource licensing, including utilization of consortium agreements and direct connections with vendors.
• Experience with assessment efforts and accreditation guidelines specific to libraries.
• Ability to work harmoniously with faculty, staff, and administration.
• Strong commitment to the university’s mission.

Preferred Qualifications

• A second graduate degree either in administration or in a subject area of importance to the university curriculum.
• Experience working with the various functions of a Learning Commons, including writing and tutoring centers.
• Experience with the OCLC WorldShare ILS.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with library content management systems (LibGuides preferred), integrated institutional database applications, and learning management systems.

General Expectations

• Personal relationship with Jesus, a vibrant Christian faith, and a commitment to Christian community; capable of sharing faith and engaging in conversations about Christ.
• Maintain confidentiality of information, data, and records.
• Exercise tact, diplomacy, discretion, and professional judgment.
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills in the performance of job duties.
• Demonstrate good organizational and communication skills in the performance of job duties.

Physical Requirements

Typical Working Conditions

Indoors in a controlled environment.

Equipment Used

• Computer, scanner, copier, mouse, keyboard, camera, phone, stapler, 3-hole punch, letter opener.

Essential Physical Tasks

• Sitting for long periods of time using a computer.
• Lifting individual items and boxed materials and carrying them from one place to another.

Analysis of Physical Demands

Activity Frequency Activity Frequency Lifting/Carrying Under 10 lbs Occasional Reach over shoulder Rarely Lifting/Carrying 11-20 lbs Occasional Reach over head Rarely Lifting/Carrying 21-50 lbs Rarely Reach outward Occasional Lifting/Carrying 51-100 lbs Rarely Climb Rarely Lifting/Carrying Over 100 lbs Never Crawl Never Pushing/Pulling Under 10 lbs Occasional Kneel Rarely Pushing/Pulling 11-20 lbs Rarely Sit Frequent Pushing/Pulling 21-50 lbs Rarely Walk-Normal Surfaces Occasional Pushing/Pulling 51-100 lbs Rarely Walk-Uneven Surfaces Rarely Pushing/Pulling Over 100 lbs Never Walk-Slippery Surfaces Rarely Twisting/Turning Occasional Stand Occasional Bend Occasional Keyboard/Ten Key Frequent Driving Automatic Transmission Rarely Fingering (fine dexterity) Frequent Handling (grasping, holding) Frequent Repetitive Motion – Hands Frequent Repetitive Motion - Feet Never

Pay

Salary range: $70,304 - $73,304 annually.