Dean, Library Services

Description

The Dean of Library Services reports to the Vice President of Academic Affairs. The Dean of Library Services is responsible for all aspects of Library Services. The Dean provides leadership to guide library services.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: 

Master’s degree in library science or equivalent field from a regionally accredited college or university.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly carry up to 25 pounds, and lift up to 25 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Four or more years of experience on jobs leading to this type of position.
• Experience in planning and managing a budget.
• Grant writing and administration skills.
• Experience in supervising and managing staff.

SALARY: Commensurate with experience

Work Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Essential Job Functions:

• Plan library services to support the mission of LSCPA.
• Organize staff and resources. Train, supervise and evaluate library staff.
• Coordinate library services and support services internally and externally.
• Report results of programs to Vice President for Academic Affairs.
• Develop and implement the library budget.
• Oversee library services including reference, instruction, circulation and inter-library loans.
• Oversee library technical services tasks include cataloging, collection development, acquisitions, and serials.
• Administer record management for the college.
• Direct grants as needed.
• Track and report building maintenance needs.
• Troubleshoot network and computer hardware and software issues.
• Meet with area and regional peers.
• Evaluate book donations.
• Attends community and campus cultural events.
• Serves on campus committees as requested.
• Perform other related duties as required.