Director, Library Services Job at Stevenson University in Owings Mills
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Position Summary Reporting directly to the Provost, the Director of Library Services ensures the provision of library services and resources to the Stevenson community in support of student learning, academic programs, and faculty teaching and research. The Director is responsible for all Library personnel, programs, fiscal resources, and initiatives, including developing, implementing, and evaluating Library policies and procedures, and managing, assessing, and reporting on Library operations and initiatives. As a member of the Provost’s leadership team, the Director provides well-informed, engaged, and collaborative leadership at the library and university levels. The Director develops and maintains positive professional relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the Stevenson community. The Director provides strong leadership consistent with the academic goals and mission of the institution and works to foster a student-centered and excellent customer-service-oriented approach to operations. This position is campus-based, and housed in the University’s new Zaffere Library opening in January 2024.
Essential Functions Coordinate, supervise, manage, and lead all aspects of library services, resources, and operations for the university in support of student learning, academic programs, and faculty teaching and research.
Manage and supervise the Library staff.
Manage the Library budget, oversee staff procurement card expenditures, and approve orders of physical and electronic materials and equipment for the Library in support of the academic curriculum.
Assess current library services and, in the context of broader academic library trends, identify opportunities for improvement and recommend steps to move the Library forward.
Develop strong partnerships with university colleagues and constituents.
Collaborate with faculty to inform assessment and development of the library collection and services to meet student and faculty needs.
Complete annual assessment reports for initiatives as assigned.
Complete a year-end annual report for the Library.
Serve as a library liaison to one or more academic departments as assigned.
Provide reference service and research instruction to students and faculty as assigned.
Serve on university committees and represent and promote the Library on statewide and other relevant professional committees as warranted.
Work collaboratively with library staff to plan and implement outreach to the university community promoting the library’s resources and services.
Serve on Stevenson University’s Academic Integrity Board.
Maintain memberships and affiliations as necessary to support job duties.
Explore grant opportunities for funding learning-centered opportunities aligned with the University’s strategic plan.
Additional Details Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Education and Training
Industries: Higher Education
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- Location:
- Owings Mills
- Job Type:
- FullTime