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Position Summary
Provide leadership functions for all library operations, including strategic planning, policy development, staffing, budget oversight, resource allocation, instruction, maintenance of the library’s electronic information environment, and evaluation of library resources and services to support the library information literacy program, lifelong learning, and overall mission of the college.
Essential Job Duties- Supervise daily operations of the library involving collection development, acquisitions, inventory control, cataloging, circulation, reference, interlibrary loan, and instruction.
- Plan, develop, and implement the library budget.
- Develop/oversee library policies and procedures.
- Oversee and teach in information literacy instruction.
- Select, train, supervise, and evaluate library personnel.
- Collaborate with faculty to develop strategies for library instruction and research, serve as a resource for information literacy and librarianship, and develop course integrated library collections.
- Supervise and utilize Web 2.0 technologies to extend library services and resources to all instruction sites to benefit distant learners.
- Supervise and train with integrated library systems, such as: FOLIO, Evergreen, Sierra, Polaris, Attrium, etc.
- Provide oversight and expertise in library technology applications, including selection and maintenance of hardware, software, and audiovisual equipment.
- Represent the library on college committees and task forces as required or assigned.
- Participate in professional meetings at the local, regional, and state levels, such as: MOBIUS and MOREnet meetings.
- Actively participate in professional library associations, specifically American Library Association and Missouri Library Association.
- Serve as liaison to the Friends of the Library association, process gifts, schedule programs, and facilitate the annual book sale.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Vice President of Academic Affairs/CAO.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities- Master's degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a graduate program accredited by the American Library Association.
- Three years of supervisory experience in reference, instruction, or circulation at an institution of higher education or equivalent.
- Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience with learning management systems and web technologies such as: Canvas and LibGuides.
- Experience in integrated library systems management.
- Experience working in a consortium environment, such as MOBIUS.
- Demonstrate sensitivity as it relates to students’ use of the library, maintaining confidentiality in the use of library materials.
- Ability to engage in a team effort to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, other professionals, staff, and the public.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities- Three years of supervisory experience in reference, instruction, and circulation at an institution of higher education in a community college environment.
Information Technology Abilities- Ability to operate standard office computers and software.
- Ability to operate integrated library systems and programs.
- Ability to utilize Microsoft Office 365 applications software (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint).
- Ability to use Jenzabar, a fully integrated software system that powers academic and administrative processes for the campus community.
- Ability to trouble-shoot operations of audiovisual equipment.
Positions Supervised- Library staff and work-study student assistants.
Working Environment- Generally, indoors in a normal office/library environment with minimal exposure to temperature changes, noise, dust or chemicals.
- Normal college working hours but adjustment of hours involving evening and/or weekend work may be occasionally required.
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Driver’s license required with ability to operate a vehicle.
- A neat appearance and appropriate business casual apparel are required.
Physical- Generally sedentary work involving sitting most of the time, but will involve mobility within the campus and various sites.
- Input, access and distribute information using computers.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; climb stairs; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
- The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Creative and Analytical Skills- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to devise or modify methods or processes to solve specific problems.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people, including staff, students and the general public, in both written and oral mediums.
- Ability to interact with a broad range of people both on and off campus in a positive manner.
CROWDER COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS POSITION DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE INSTITUTION DESIRES. THIS POSITION DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS POSITION DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS "AT-WILL." THE AFOREMENTIONED POSITION REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH A DISABILITY.
