Director of Library and Learning Services

Massachusetts Bay Community College; United States; On-site; USD 102,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision discount program

Pension plan

Tuition benefits for employees and/or'

EAP

Gym on campus

Parking on campus

Job summary

Massachusetts Bay Community College in the Greater Boston area seeks a Director of Library and Learning Services to provide executive leadership for the Library and Learning Services across all campuses. The Director will guide services, staff development, and resource management to support student success.

The role also coordinates information literacy and digital literacy initiatives with the Center for Teaching and Learning and other college units, while advancing Open Educational Resources

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program.
• Three to five years of professional experience in an academic library or similar educational environment.
• Three to five years of supervisory experience, including supervision of professional and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall operation of the library and develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures.
• Supervise library staff and provide training and professional development opportunities.
• Develop long-range plans, cost projections, and staffing needs for library services.
• Prepare budget requests and oversee expenditures for print, non-print, and electronic resources.
• Ensure the quality and balance of library collections and resources for the college's educational mission.
• Lead Open Educational Resources (OER) and Affordable Educational Resources (AER) initiatives and related programs.

Skills

Professional experience

Supervisory experience

Education

MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program

Job description

Director of Library and Learning Services

Director of Library and Learning Services

Department: Center for Teaching Learning

Location: Wellesley Hills/Framingham

MassBayfosters educational excellence and academic success to prepare students forlocal and global citizenship, to promote their personal growth, to meetcritical workforce demands of communities, and to contribute to the region’seconomic development.
Massachusetts Bay Community College isserved by a cadre of employees of varied backgrounds and experiences. We invite all individuals to consider joiningour community.
Locatedin Greater Boston, MassBay is a comprehensive, open-access community college,offering associate degrees and certificate programs on three campuses inWellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland, Massachusetts.

Position Summary

The ideal candidate will join a vibrant educational community, and have adesire and ability to serve a population of students with various needs andbackgrounds.

The Director is responsible for providing leadership and supervision of alloperations and programs of the Library and Learning Services on all campuses.This position is accountable for the development of services, activities, andpersonnel of the department.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Responsible for theoverall operation of the Library; works with the Dean of Teaching andLearning, Library staff and appropriate personnel to develop, implement,and maintain policies and procedures which will govern the activities ofthe Library;
• Supervise all Librarystaff. Recruit, select, evaluate, and provide training and professionaldevelopment opportunities for Library personnel;
• Work with Library staffand other appropriate college staff to develop long-range plans, costprojections, and staffing needs for the delivery of Library services;
• Maintain and analyze dataon Library services and resources to support planning and continuousimprovement;
• Prepare budget requestsand supervise expenditures for all print, non-print, and electronicresources, supplies, and equipment under the aegis of the Library;
• Responsible for ensuringthe quality, relevance, and appropriate balance of Library collections andresources to support the educational mission of the College;
• Direct the evaluation,maintenance, and enhancement of electronic resources and librarytechnologies;
• Provide leadership andoversight for Open Educational Resources (OER) and Affordable EducationalResources (AER) initiatives, including monitoring adoption and use acrossthe curriculum, coordinating institutional and statewide reportingrequirements in collaboration with Institutional Research, promotingfaculty use of affordable course materials, and supervising related programsand services;
• Work with Library staffand faculty to develop, implement, and integrate information literacy,digital literacy, and related learning initiatives into the curriculum;
• Oversee effectivecirculation, reference and library instruction services;
• Supervise the activitiesnecessary for a smoothly operating technical services (cataloging)department;
• Oversee the developmentand implementation of consortium activities, such as Fenway LibraryOrganization (FLO), Higher Education Libraries of Massachusetts (HELM),Massachusetts Council of Chief Librarians of Public Institutions of HigherEducation (MCCLPHEI) and the Massachusetts Library System (MLS);
• Work with Library staffand appropriate faculty and staff to develop cooperative educational andtraining projects;
• Develop, propose, andadminister grants related to the provision of Library services;
• Work with Library staff todevelop and implement outreach activities to the college communityregarding Library services and to gather input for development of futureservices and resources;
• Work collaboratively withthe Center for Teaching and Learning, the Academic Achievement Center, andother college departments to develop and coordinate services, resources,and initiatives that support teaching, learning, and student success;
• Serve on Collegecommittees; participate in professional development activities for thepurpose of improving Library services and initiatives;
• Prepare reports asrequired, including an annual report;
• Perform other relatedduties as assigned.

This list is not to be considered all-inclusive. A supervisor may assign other duties as required to meet the needs and foster the mission of the College.

All employees of MassBay are expected to work collegially and collaboratively within a community that values and celebrates diversity.

Required Qualifications

• Master'sdegree in Library Science or Library and Information Science (MLS/MLIS)from an ALA-accredited program;
• Three to five years ofprofessional experience in an academic library or similar educationalenvironment;
• Three to five years ofsupervisory experience, including supervision of professional and supportstaff.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Equal Opportunity;
• Experience working in a community college or similar environment;
• Demonstrated commitment to working with students in need;
• Experience working with library consortia, state systems, orregional higher education networks to support resource sharing,collaboration, and strategic initiatives;
• Experience leading or supporting Open Educational Resources(OER) and Affordable Educational Resources (AER) initiatives;
• Experience with electronic resources, library technologies,and digital collections,

Additional Information

Salary Range

$102,000 - $112,000

As a Massachusetts State Employee, you are offered an outstandingsuite of benefits adding value to your salary.

• Array of choices for healthinsurance plans to meet individual/ family needs
• Affordable Dental Insuranceand vision discount program
• Generous sick, vacation, andpersonal time
• Flexible Spending Plans toreduce your taxable income
• Low-cost basic and optionallife insurance
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan, providing a fixed, pre-established benefit for employees at retirement
• Thinking to save more moneytowards retirement: consider Deferred Compensation plans i.e., 457(b) or403(b).
• Tuition Benefits foremployees and dependents at state colleges and universities
• Free Employee AssistanceProgram (EAP)
• Eligibility towards PublicService Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Free gym and parking oncampus

Position Type

Non Unit Professional

Application Deadline

November 20, or thereafter until filled.

Final candidates are required to provide sealed transcripts and/or certifications.

Hiring is contingent upon a successful CORI clearance.

MassachusettsBay Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunityemployer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nationalorigin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, geneticinformation, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs andactivities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of theRehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,and other applicable statutes and college policies. The Collegeprohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries orcomplaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexualviolence shall be referred to the College’s Aff