Director, Library Services

Midland College; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A liberal arts institution located in Texas seeks a Director for Library Services to oversee all library operations, manage staff, and enhance library resources. The ideal candidate must hold a Master’s degree and have experience in educational leadership. Responsibilities include supervising library staff, overseeing library collections, and ensuring integration of library services in academic programs. This role requires excellent communication skills and proficiency in technology. Competitive compensation and a supportive work environment await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an American Library Association accredited school in Library Science, Library and Information Science, or Information Science.
• Experience in a leadership role in an educational environment.
• Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and supervision for all full-time and part-time library staff.
• Ensures robust library instruction offerings and information literacy support for students and faculty.
• Manages the Library Services budget and associated grants.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated proficiency in the use of technology

Education

Master’s degree from a regionally accredited university

Job description

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The Director of Library Services oversees all library operations at Midland College, providing leadership over all full-time and part-time staff as well as a robust physical and digital collection. The director collaborates with faculty and staff to align library resources and services with the needs of the instructional services division as well as the needs of students. This role fosters a student-centered environment by providing high quality services and innovative programming.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited university
• Experience in a leadership role in an educational environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of technology
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver License, good driving record, and be insurable on Midland College’s insurance policy

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an American Library Association accredited school in Library Science, Library and Information Science, or Information Science
• Supervisory experience
• Experience serving as a library director or similar position
• Experience working at an institution of higher education
• Demonstrated success in collaborating with faculty and other instructional leaders

Essential Functions

• Provides leadership and supervision for all full-time and part-time library staff
• Provides leadership for the overall development and maintenance of the physical and digital collections
• Ensures robust library instruction offerings, general library programming, and information literacy support for Midland College students and faculty
• Ensures the integration of library services into academic, technical, and community programs by building and maintaining strong partnerships with faculty and instructional leaders across the divisions
• Collaborates with academic support staff to provide holistic and seamless student support in the Learning Resource Center
• Provides administrative leadership for all Midland College library sites (including the MC Main Campus, Branch Campus in Fort Stockton, and each of MC’s instructional sites, including dual credit sites)
• Serves as a financial manager for the Library Services budget and associated grants
• Provides leadership for data collection and ensures integrity in data reporting (IPEDS, ACRL, internal data, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned

Visit the Midland College hiring website for the full job description and to apply: https://midland.peopleadmin.com/postings/10745