Library Director

South University•Round Rock, TX

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About The Position

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. Incumbent must assure that the South University philosophy is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position: quality services to clients; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion - is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position.

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 institution
Knowledge of integrated library systems, OCLC, MARC records and current technologies
Fiscal and personnel management expertise.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with both peer and subordinate personnel.
Superior organizational skills
Work 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.

Responsibilities

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. Work collaboratively and collectively with other Directors of the Library at South University campuses. Other duties as assigned.