Manager of Library Services

About the position

The Manager of Library Services administers the St. Clair County Community College Library, drawing on best practices in 21st-century academic librarianship to meet the information needs of students, faculty, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, organize, administer, and evaluate all operations, services, and resources of the library.
• Strategically manage traditional and digital library services and information technologies to enhance learning and information access.
• Supervise librarians and library support staff, library service/staff scheduling, selection of library collections and equipment.
• Implement and assess the library functions and integrations into the academic and student success priority of the campus.
• Promote continuous improvement of library operations.
• Develop and implement short and long-term goals and objectives for the library in alignment with the College's mission, vision, values, and strategic plan.
• Develop and oversee the library budget.
• Assure necessary licensing and maintenance agreements for print and electronic resources, software, and equipment that support the College's instructional programming.
• Oversee the delivery of research and information literacy instruction, in a variety of formats, to both on-campus and online students.
• Assist with library functions such as reference, circulation, and selection of materials.
• Assist Systems Administrator with oversight of electronic resources, original cataloging functions, collection and maintenance of technical services and circulation statistics, and ensuring automated library systems are running effectively.
• Assist Librarians and Faculty with Open Education Resources (OER).
• Serve as Copyright Officer for the College.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited institution.
• Ability to maintain good relationships with students, staff, and community members.
• Work experience, preferably in an academic library setting, relevant to the scope of the position.
• Duties include minimal physical demands, with the ability to lift 30 lbs.

Benefits

• Up to thirty-eight (38) paid leave days annually (prorated based on hire date).
• Up to fourteen (14) paid holidays/days closed throughout the year.
• Health insurance benefits: Multiple medical health plan options upon the date of hire.
• Employer-paid dental, life, and long-term disability insurance upon the date of hire.
• Reimbursement payments for individuals declining medical and/or dental insurance coverage.
• Up to $500 annual vision/hearing allowance.
• Participation in the MPSERS retirement system (includes employer and employee contribution options).
• Scholarship for employee, spouse and/or dependent children to attend SC4 credit classes covering full cost of registration fee, tuition, and technology fee.
• Access to educational funds for education, professional memberships, travel, and conferences.