Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Director of Library Services - Quinebaug Valley Community College

Director of Library Services - Quinebaug Valley Community College. 12 Month Tenure Track. SALARY LEVEL: $75,544.00, CCP 20. Quinebaug Valley Community College seeks an innovative and student-centered librarian to lead a teaching library staff. The Library Director performs and supervises the full range of professional library services, including information literacy instruction; technical services; collection development; library-oriented information technology; media services; management of the library/media budget; and long-range planning. The position requires the ability to work some evenings, teach information literacy classes as required, and travel to the College's Willimantic instructional location as scheduled. ANTICIPATED STARTING DATE: August, 2016. QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited institution and from three to six years of related library experience, including one to three years of experience supervising others. Required Skills: Demonstrated leadership and collaborative skills. Excellent interpersonal, oral, written, and online communication skills. Experience with and enthusiasm for teaching information literacy skills to individuals and classes. Effective skills in managing fiscal resources. Ability to work independently and as part of a team and work with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and community members. Enthusiasm for tackling all aspects of the job description with creativity, flexibility, and vision. Proven experience developing and delivering innovative technology for student success. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons. APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 30, 2016. NOTE: The filling of this position will be in accordance with reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules, if applicable. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: E-mail a completed Community College Employment Application, a current résumé, cover letter, and unofficial transcript(s) to: Lois Kelley, Human Resources Assistant - lkelley@qvcc.edu. PROTECTED GROUP MEMBERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.