Position

Director of Library Services
Posting
July 2025
Start Date
As soon as possible
Union Affiliation
APA
Position Number
FY26-04
Application Deadline
August 15, 2025; open until filled
Supervision Received
Reports to the Vice President, Technology and Library Services.
Supervision Exercised
Supervises subordinate professional, classified and student employee personnel assigned to the department.

General Responsibilities

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

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

$72,000- $78,000 annually

How to Apply

To Apply: Please submit the following documents: cover letter, resume, MMA application, Affirmative Action form, 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.