Monday, March 24, 2014
Director of Library Services and Learning Center - Lincoln College of New England
Director of Library Services and Learning Center - Lincoln College of New England.
Responsibilities, Qualifications & Education Requirements: This is a
12-month position that directs all library and learning center
operations, including library information resources in a variety of
formats, circulation, technical services, library automation, and
reference services. Prepares and administers library and learning center
budgets. Ensures development and assessment of the libraries'
bibliographic instruction program and the information management
requirement competencies. Provides leadership in balancing traditional
library collections, methodologies, and services with those of the
current digital environment and evolving technologies. Prepares library
sections of submissions to the New England Association of Schools and
Colleges; Commission on Institutions for Higher Education; programmatic
accreditation agencies such as: Health Information, Dental Hygiene,
Dental Chairside Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Medical
Assisting, Mortuary Science, and Nutrition; and the State of
Connecticut. Promotes student, faculty, administration, staff, and
community use of library resources and services through advocacy and
public relations initiatives. Supervises library staff and promotes and
facilitates library staff growth and development. Coordinates with Lead
Faculty to ensure excellence in service to students in the learning
center. Serves on college committees and task forces to support
continuous improvement of the College’s teaching and learning endeavors.
Conducts needs assessments as part of the strategic planning process
for the College library and learning center. Shares knowledge of current
issues and trends facing higher education, including copyright,
licensing, and incorporating technology into instruction. Works in
concert with academic leadership to design and implement programs to
support the development of faculty, in particular in areas related to
the teaching/learning process. Qualifications: Master's in Library and
Information Science from an accredited ALA institution and a minimum of
three years of progressive administrative experience in academic
libraries. Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical,
problem-solving, budget management, and supervisory skills. Commitment
to providing excellent customer service and working collaboratively with
faculty and staff. A thorough knowledge of academic librarianship,
ability to facilitate faculty development programs, and proficiency with
state of the art technological innovations is essential. Must be able
to: coordinate and develop complex documents; write and deliver
persuasive presentations; plan, prioritize, and coordinate multiple
projects in a team setting. Attention to detail and accuracy is
essential. Knowledge of online library management systems and Microsoft
Office Suite or equivalent is required. Salary: Commensurate with
experience. Resumes should be directed to Kathryn Regjo at KRegjo@LincolnCollegeNE.edu, or to 2279 Mount Vernon Road, Southington, CT 06489.
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Location:
Southington, CT, USA