Director of Library and Information Services

Director of Library and Information Services

Angola, Indiana
Full-time

Summary

The Director of Library and Information Services at Trine University leads efforts to design and implement the vision and direction for student-centered service and resource delivery at the Angola campus. 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 Library and Information Services (LIS) and is responsible for the direction and administration of all Information Services activities at the Angola campus.
  • Provides leadership in creating a vision, development, and implementation of a viable strategic plan for LIS that aligns with the larger vision for Student Success.
  • Develops, implements, reviews, and updates policies and procedures.
  • Prepares and effectively manages budgets and anticipates future needs.
  • Provides leadership in the direction of the physical space.
  • Adheres to 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 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.
  • Emphasizes and expands the use of Open Educational Resources.
  • Represents Trine University on PALNI committees.
  • Leads marketing, promotion, and admissions-related events of Library services, resources, and programs.
  • Participates in professional organizations for the purpose of continuing education, outreach, information sharing, and networking.
  • Prepares reports and presentations as needed.
  • Functions as liaison to Trine University education centers and the College of Graduate and Professional Studies for Library and digital resource needs.
  • Supervises and manages Angola campus LIS employees, handling all aspects of employee development.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Student Success.

Qualifications

  • MLS, MLIS, MS or equivalent from an ALA-accredited graduate program.
  • Supervisory experience.
  • 2+ years’ professional library experience, with ever-increasing administrative responsibility
  • Ability to maintain an effective learning environment for students.
  • Knowledge and ability to work in a collaborative, complex, and changing 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, archiving, and accreditation standards.

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.