Position
Director of Library ServicesGeneral Responsibilities
- Oversee the operation of the library, including its internal operations, its educational programs, and its services to staff, faculty and students.
- Design and maintain a system for circulation and utilization of instructional materials.
- Plan and operate a program for the selection and acquisition of new materials and oversee collection development with a focus on electronic collections and resources.
- Oversee the operation of the Academy Archives.
- Design and install exhibits to showcase collections, archive materials or other relevant materials.
- Oversee the operation of the technical Service Desk.
- Develop and implement programs and initiatives to increase the annual number and variety of patrons utilizing library collections and resources.
- Maintain an on-line presence for the library which is current and up-to-date and can be used to market the services and resources of the library.
- Work closely with faculty to develop outreach programs to support learning and research projects.
- Prepare budgets, administer library funds, and report on expenditures.
- Maintain standards of performance for personnel assigned to the library, including the provision for annual evaluations.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures, strategic plans, goals and objectives.
- Participate in student orientation programs, convocations, commencement, and other related activities of the Academy.
- Serve on Academy-related boards, councils, and/or committees, as appropriate.
- Maintain knowledge of accreditation standards pertaining to the library.
- Other duties as assigned by the Vice President, Technology and Library Services.
Qualifications and Requirements
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Library or Information Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited institution.
- Minimum of two years of significant administrative and supervisory responsibilities.
- Strong experience with the selection, implementation, and maintenance of library collections with an emphasis on curriculum-driven collection development.
- Experience with library automation and computer applications, including integrated library systems (ILS) and services.
- A working knowledge of digital scanning and on-line access to archival/library resources.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and to collaborate with faculty, staff and students to help maintain a library that is the academic centerpiece of the campus community.
- Thorough knowledge of current library practices and procedures in institutions of higher education and knowledge of emerging library trends.
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills and the ability to work with all levels of an organization.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS: Adequate physical fitness to be able to sit and concentrate for long periods of time; use of gross motor skills to perform supervisory and organizational duties; use of fine motor skills to operate computer; problem solving ability; ability to understand and work with numbers; ability to see, hear, and speak with or without the use of aids to perform normal office tasks.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum of five years of higher education library experience in a library management role.
- Experience managing and acquiring electronic resources.
- Record of scholarly publications (i.e., authored journal articles, conference papers, books, etc.) and service to the profession.
Salary
How to Apply
Please submit the following documents: cover letter, resume, MMA application, and contact information of five (5) professional references. These forms are located on the employment opportunities under Human Resources on the MMA website: www.maritime.edu. Application materials may be saved, attached, and sent electronically to hr@maritime.edu. Alternatively, submit application materials by USPS to: Human Resources Department, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532. Finalist must complete a background check and pre-employment drug testing.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.