Monday, April 30, 2012
Head of Access Services - Tisch Library, Tufts University (MA)
Head of Access Services - Tisch Library, Tufts University.
The Tisch Library at Tufts University seeks a collaborative,
innovative, and user-oriented librarian to provide leadership for the
Access Services Department, including circulation, reserves,
interlibrary loan, consortial resource sharing, and stack management.
Tisch Library supports Tufts’ School of Arts & Sciences and the
School of Engineering. The Head of Access Services will develop,
implement, manage, and evaluate a department that anticipates and
responds to changing user needs and emerging technologies. The person in
this position will be committed to a culture of assessment, using data
assessment tools to understand user needs, and will proactively promote
services. The successful candidate will have a passion for staff
development and a commitment to creating a culture of learning among
staff. Tisch Library is in the initial stages of planning for the
renovation of key user spaces; the Head of Access Services will play a
major role in that planning and in the re-visioning of public services
at Tisch. The department head will work closely with the Head of
Research & Instruction to ensure seamless customer services and to
integrate library services into Tufts’ Learning Management System. This
is a senior leadership position that serves on the Library Management
Council; works collaboratively with other senior managers to carry out
Tisch Library’s strategic goals; and coordinates access services
policies with other Tufts libraries. Reporting to the Associate Director
of Research, Instruction, and Information Resources, the Head of Access
Services oversees a department of 8.5 full-time staff and 4 academic
year staff, with 5 direct reports. Position Requirements: MLS degree
from an ALA-accredited program; at least 5 years supervisory experience
in an academic library; hands-on expertise using an integrated library
system; demonstrated collaborative and team building skills; knowledge
of emerging technologies in resource sharing; evidence of a strong
service orientation, communication, and interpersonal skills. Preferred
Qualifications: Experience with Innovative Interfaces; proven record of
change management, innovation, and commitment to staff development; data
assessment skills; experience in promotional initiatives; understanding
of information seeking behaviors and search strategies; experience with
copy/print/scan services; knowledge of copyright and fair use;
familiarity with Learning Management Systems such as Sakai. PLEASE READ
THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND APPLY ONLINE AT: www.tufts.edu/hr/jobs. Tufts University is an AA/EOE employer and actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds.
Labels:
academic libraries,
access services,
full time,
Massachusetts
Location:
Medford, MA, USA