Director of Library Services - River Valley Community College (NH), Claremont Campus
Position Number: R1R00032
Pay Range: $69,217.98 - $81,571.88 Per Year
Appointment Type: Covered Full-Time - Exempt
Labor Grade: 24
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week
SCOPE OF WORK: To coordinate and review college learning resource needs
and to provide instruction, materials, and research assistance to the
college community. This position is located at River Valley Community
College in Claremont, NH and reports to the Vice President of Academic
and Student Affairs.
ACCOUNTABILITIES: Manages all aspects of
library administration, including long-term planning, budget development
and control, collection management, community and public relations,
personnel selection, facilities management, effective stewardship, and
ongoing assessment of library resources including data collection,
review, and synthesis for annual library report and IPEDS. Works
effectively with individuals from all parts of the campus community;
promotes the library’s resources and services to students, faculty, and
staff. Delivers information literacy instruction, including curriculum
development and assessment, teaching in large and small group settings,
and using a wide range of educational technologies inside and outside of
the classroom. Manages library staff and assigned student employees.
Reviews performance, trains, mentors, and oversees daily activities and
priorities. Fosters an organizational culture of collegiality and
service within the library and on campus; collaborates with other
departments to develop library initiatives that enhance student
learning, retention, and success. Plans and prepares for future growth
and innovation; prepares and submits proposals for enhancement of
services based on objective need analysis and use projections. Works
with College IT to provide adequate numbers of computers, software, and
other technology for student research and assignments. Maintains library
website and library guide applications. Develops, proposes, and
administers grants related to the provision of library services.
Facilitates staff meetings and serves on relevant college and system
committees as requested. Complies with all college, system, state and
federal rules and regulations. Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Master’s Degree from an
ALA-accredited program with a major study in library science, including
coursework in educational media and technology. Each additional year of
approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required
work experience. Experience: Four years of experience in professional
library work. License/Certification: Driver’s license for travel between
campuses, as required.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated
ability to guide the integration of appropriate and emerging
technologies into the services and administrative operation of the
library; able to lead the library successfully through changing work
environments within a system of participatory management and collegial
governance; ability to support library staff in adapting to changes in
their work. Demonstrated commitment to the role of the library as
central to the College’s mission of academic excellence. Demonstrated
ability to find, create, and curate Open Education Resources.
Understanding of current issues and trends in scholarly communication
and copyright. Excellent interpersonal communication skills; able to
build effective working relationships with campus departments, faculty,
and the leadership team. Ability to work a flexible schedule depending
on student traffic and college needs, including occasional nights.
RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Knowledge of current applications of
information technology, databases, and online research hubs in academia.
Knowledge of library cooperatives. Knowledge and skill in the use of
online learning management systems and tools. Skill in developing and
monitoring library automation and library information systems. Ability
to coordinate workflow within the library, and to train and supervise
library staff. Ability to establish and maintain positive working
relationships amongst students, faculty, staff, administration,
community partners, and other external constituents. Must be willing to
maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities
as determined by the college.
APPLY ONLINE at https://www.rivervalley.edu/about/working-at-rvcc/.
