Director, Learning Resources & Library Services

Location Name: Susan Myers Learning Resources Center

County: Okaloosa

Region: Central Florida

Address: 100 College Blvd ECity: NicevilleZipcode: 32578

ALA accredited Masters required: No

Reporting to the Dean of Academic Services and Support, the Director of Learning Resources and Library Services is responsible for providing leadership, supervision, planning, and oversight of library operations to meet the evolving information needs of the students, faculty, and staff. The individual filling this position is expected to play a positive leadership role in helping the College effectively manage change and continuous improvement.

• Responsible for the efficient management and direction of learning resources, including operations, budget, supervision and direction of library staff, compliance with federal, state, and institutional requirements, and the effective coordination of services with the rest of the College community.
• Works with the joint campus library administered by UWF to provide materials, services, and staffing for NWFSC in support of programs and personnel on the FWB campus.
• Ensures the library’s collections (print and digital), discovery tools, open educational resources (OER), and services support and advance the teaching, learning, and research needs of students, faculty, and staff.
• Provides fiscal oversight, best practices, and efficient procedures in library acquisition and collections management workflow from evaluation and selection, licensing, and contract negotiation entirely through receipt, payment, cataloging, and recordkeeping.
• Oversee data and statistics for required reports (including ALS, IPEDS and CIP) and analyzes collection usage statistics and other quality data for decision-making and allocation of resources and services.
• Manages the Learning Commons Library Services budget and participates in the ongoing assessment and review of the library’s collections and services for continuous improvement benchmarks used during the budget development process.
• Creating an environment in which service, communication, and outreach to students, faculty, and staff is proactive and of the highest importance, providing instruction, reference, and liaison services for student success and in support of faculty development.  Applies and supports best practices in library services.
• Actively develops and oversees instructional learning resource affordability initiatives such as textbook affordability, development/adoption of OER, etc.
• Serves actively on workgroups to meet changing academic needs and follow the strategic vision and mission of the College.
• Serves as the contact for copyright and fair use information for students, faculty, and staff.
• Teaches LIS courses as needed based on demand and administrative assignments.
• Participates in continuous professional development, completing mandatory compliance training, and assisting library staff to complete all necessary training for library operation and advancement.
• Represents the College library locally, regionally, and in statewide organizations. Specifically serving on the FLVC Member’s Council for Library Services, the Council of Instructional Affairs Learning Resources Standing Committee, and other Association of College and Research Libraries organizations.
• Oversees management and operations of the library which may include opening and closing of library as scheduled.
• Performs such other duties and services as may be assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance for employee and dependent coverage available.
• College-paid basic life insurance for employee with additional coverage for employee and/or dependents at employee’s expense
• College-paid retirement with 3% employee contribution to the Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Optional dental and vision insurance at employee’s expense
• Paid leave accrual (sick and vacation/annual leave)
• Paid time off for designated holidays, winter break, and spring break
• 36-hour, 4-day workweek (Monday – Thursday)
• Free tickets to designated Mattie Kelly Arts Center and Raider Athletic events

Education/Qualifications:

• Master's degree in library science from a regionally accredited higher education institution is required with a strong preference for a school that has A.LA. accreditation.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in an academic library supervisory role.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and management experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience providing library services and instruction in higher education.
• Demonstrated decision making, problem solving, and planning skills in a collegial and collaborative environment.
• Working knowledge of library information systems (prefer Ex Libris Alma/Primo), digital technology, research tools (prefer LibGuides), and Open Educational Resource (OER) curation and support.
• Familiarity with best practices in on line pedagogy and digital resources use.

Multilingual Skills Required: No

Contact Person: Northwest Florida State College

Contact Email: [email protected]

Contact Phone: 8507295337

How to Apply / Instructions:

Please provide a complete application package that includes all of the following:

1. NWFSC Application.
2. Resume.
3. A cover letter explaining why you consider yourself qualified for this position.
4. Copies of unofficial transcripts.