Jobs

Posted 2 July 2010

Library Director
North Idaho College

Deadline: 29 July

ALL APPLICATION ARE SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA www.nic.edu/employment

SUMMARY
The Library Director is responsible for the operational management and supervision of all areas and aspects of the North Idaho College Molstead Library.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS or MLIS) from an ALA accredited institution; minimum of five years of progressive responsibility including at least three years in an administrative position in an academic library; Must have strong leadership and communication skills as well as previous budgeting experience. Experience working with automation implementation, strong technology background, and experience with on-line learning library support preferred.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This list includes, but is not limited to the following:
• Acts as the primary representative of NIC to regional library consortia (such as INLAN/WIN, INCOL, etc.).
• Actively participates within state and national library associations.
• Assists in the implementation of strategic goals, objectives and action plans related to the library.
• Resolves complaints as related to the library.
• Fosters positive communication between and among the library, instructional divisions, and other campus divisions.
• Participates in community organizations and other groups to establish close working relationships with community leaders.
• Promotes the library and its services.
• Performs duties of Reference Librarian with regularly scheduled shifts at the Reference Desk.
• May assist other Library departments as needed to assure complete library staffing coverage.
• Represents Molstead Library in the campus community and the community-at-large.
• Assists in the development of college policy regarding copyright, including the monitoring and prevention of copyright infringement.
• Responsible for all NIC and state paperwork for budgets, programs, accreditation, and grants related to the library.
• Writes grants as appropriate.
• Promotes professional ethics, cooperation, and effective relations among faculty and staff.
• Responsible for hiring, supervision, performance management and evaluation, development and disciplinary actions for all library employees.
• Promotes diversity and the understanding and respect for all peoples and cultures.
• Writes, revises, and implements library policies and procedures.
• Responsible for implementing, eliminating, or modifying library services, and resources, and for making any facility changes, in collaboration with appropriate library personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Instruction.
• Maintains a positive, helpful, constructive attitude and work relationship with supervisor, college staff, students, and the community.