Director of Library and Information Services

Angola, Indiana
Full-time

Summary

As part of the Department of Student Success and Engagement, the Director of Library and Information Services at Trine University plays an essential role in maintaining a culture of excellent, student-centered experience. Within the framework of this larger effort to meet with absolute dedication any student needs that may arise, the Director of Library and Information Services exemplifies these efforts for the library professional and student staff, as well as for the rest of the departmental team, by providing leadership and direction for the two libraries serving the students on the main campus of Trine University. The Director of Library and Information Services provides strategic and long-range planning, policy development, fiscal management, personnel supervision, and the establishment of internal and external partnerships.

Essential Duties and Other Responsibilities:

Serves as the head of Information Services and is responsible for the direction and administration of all Information Services activities
Provides leadership in creating a vision, development, and implementation of a viable strategic plan for Library and Information Services that aligns with the larger vision for Student Success and Engagement
Develops, implements, reviews, and updates policies and procedures
Recruits, leads, motivates, promotes staff engagement and career development
Contributes to the oversight and direction of daily facility operations
Prepares and effectively manages budgets and anticipates future needs
Provides leadership in the direction of the physical space
Ensures Library and Information Services follows accreditation standards and participates in document preparation and accreditation site visits
Maintains awareness of emerging technologies and service trends
Oversees and evaluates research support services and resources
Designs, implements, and evaluates innovative outreach programs and services to achieve Student Success and Engagement objectives
Collaborates with faculty in the planning, development, and delivery of curricula related to information literacy, access, and management
Identifies grant opportunities and works with staff to prepare proposals related to programs and operations
Represents Trine University on PALNI committees
Participates in professional organizations for the purpose of continuing education, outreach, information sharing, and networking
Prepares reports and presentations as needed
Other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Student Success and Engagement, or his/her designee

Qualifications

MLS, MLIS, MS or equivalent from an ALA-accredited graduate program
Supervisory experience
2+ years’ professional library experience, with ever-increasing administrative responsibility
A commitment to student-centered excellence
Ability to maintain an exciting and fun learning environment for students
Knowledge and understanding of the changing roles and technologies of academic libraries with the ability to work in a complex, changing environment
Ability to work within a strong collaborative working environment
Demonstrated skills in managing budgets within a complex infrastructure
Outstanding interpersonal skills; excellence in written and oral communication
Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines to conceptualize new solutions to problems
Demonstrated knowledge of library operations, including cataloging, electronic resource management, inter-library loan, vendor negotiations, and website development
Working knowledge of the laws governing information access, copyright, communication and archiving

Outstanding Benefits

Trine University offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Some benefits offered include:

Health – medical, dental, vision, flex spending, HSA accounts
Life Insurance – a variety of voluntary life options are available along with an employer paid employee life policy valued at 1½ times annual salary
Paid vacation and sick time
Retirement – after one year of full-time service you are eligible for an employer contribution of 5% and up to an additional 5% employer match
Education – after 6 months of full-time service, undergraduate education benefits are available for employee, spouse, and dependent children

Salary

The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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Trine University is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, citizenship status, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law, unless such basis constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification. Trine will comply with its legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious beliefs.

Director of Library and Information Services