Occupational Summary

The Director of Library Services provides administrative oversight of the Library on the New Bern campus of Craven Community College. This position manages the planning, development, and delivery of all library services such as staff supervision, procurement of books, periodicals, and electronic databases and resources. This position provides critical insight and leadership that will balance the requirements for electronic and virtual resources needed for distance education and for books, periodicals and physical resources that housed in the library. The Director of Library Services is responsible for creating an appropriate learning and resource rich environment for students, faculty, staff, and the community. Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Plans, develops, delivers and manages all library services on the New Bern campus Manages and coordinates library staff, completes performance evaluations, promotes innovative and creative ideas among staff and fosters a cohesive library workforce that provides professional assistance to all customers Oversees the development and delivery of library technologies that support the delivery of course content inside and outside the classroom Manages departmental budgets by overseeing expenditures, planning for new programming, managing staffing requirements, and reviewing vendor contracts regularly Monitors and provides appropriate resource materials that support a large variety of subjects and learning outcomes Evaluates effectiveness of existing services and identifies the needs of and creates new services that meet the demands of a diverse student and faculty population Promotes library services as a vital part of the college to students, faculty, and staff Implements and manages policies and procedures for the library while also interpreting and applying college policies and procedures on a daily basis Develops long-range plans and goals for the enhancement of services, resources, and facilities and ensures that those plans align with departmental goals and the college’s mission Actively engages faculty and staff to select appropriate materials that will update the existing library collections and electronic resources Develops and maintains an inventory system to ensure all books and resources are properly monitored and maintained Represents the library and College at meetings, conferences, and in the community in order to expand partnerships and stay current on trends and the changing roles of libraries in the collegiate setting Collaborates with the Public Library located on the Havelock Campus to develop similar services on both campus Oversees the management of library rooms and resources in an efficient and resourceful manner Participates in appropriate committees and task forces as assigned Performs other job-related duties and projects as assigned in support of the College’s mission, core values and goals Minimum Qualifications

Master's Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited university. Preferred: Academic library experience. Supervisory experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge

Operational characteristics, services and activities of a comprehensive library Principles and practice of program development and administration Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs Principles and procedures of library management and administration Principles of media, library science and theory Current library-related technologies Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration Public relations and customer service practices Information literacy techniques

Skills Manages personnel resources through motivating, training, developing, and directing people as they work Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills Proficient in database searching, Internet searching, library-related software and Microsoft Office programs Proficiency in monitoring and assessing the performance of self, staff and programs to make improvements or take corrective action Works effectively in a team environment with a customer service focus

Abilities Work independently; exercise discretion and sound judgment in decision making; respond to critical matters effectively; and represent the College in a professional manner Ability to prepare and maintain required reports and records Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work Handle confidential information with absolute discretion Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; demonstrated ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse workforce, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities, and socioeconomic levels