Trinity
College seeks an innovative and
forward-thinking librarian to fill a key leadership position in its newly
merged Library and Information Technology Services organization. This is an opportunity to participate in
shaping the services and organizational structure of two highly regarded
departments that continually seek to enhance their services and support
institutional priorities.
The position reports to the Vice President of
Information Services and Chief Information Officer. The incumbent serves on the
Library and Information Services Division senior leadership team and
contributes to division wide strategic planning, policy development,
assessment, and resource management.
Primary responsibilities include:
Leads, develops and supports the department’s staff, services and
programs.
Cultivates collaborations with academic department and other campus
partners.
Participates in designing flexible, innovative and student-focused
spaces in the Library.
Manages the Library’s material budget and oversees
collection development and retention.
Assists in instruction, research services, content
selection, assessment and outreach initiatives.
Compiles and communicates reports, statistics, and recommendations for assigned
areas.
Minimum Qualifications
MLS from an ALA accredited program; advanced degree in a liberal arts
discipline desirable
Five years of progressively responsible leadership and supervisory experience in research education
and collection development; proven ability of budget and project management
Excellent written and oral communication; commitment to
team-development and collaboration
Demonstrated knowledge of current practices in research education,
collection development and the design of learning environments
Analytic, strategic and innovative thinking skills; creative, engaged
and committed to outreach