Director of Library & Information Services

Vaughn-College-of-Aeronautics-and-Technology; New York (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology in Queens, NY, invites applications for the Director of Library Services. This role provides innovative leadership, oversees collections, staff, budget, and library technology to support teaching and research.

You will collaborate with academic departments, report to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, and advance services to a diverse campus community while strengthening information literacy and digital resources.

Qualifications

• Master in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program is required.
• 5+ years in Library Services including supervisory experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong commitment to user-centered service expertise.
• Advanced proficiency in computers, library information systems, and online library resources.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with evidence-based decision making.
• Excellent team-building and leadership skills.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day operation of the Library including services, collections, and facilities, and supervision of library staff.
• Preparing and administering the Library’s annual budget.
• Researching and implementing enhancements to existing library technology.
• Overseeing and managing an effective library web presence.
• Preparing statistical reports (IPEDS), surveys, self-studies, and analyses of library services.
• Collaborating with Academic departments to improve information literacy instruction and collections.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Team building

Diversity

Analytical skills

Budgeting

Library systems

Evidence-based decisions

Education

MLS (ALA-accredited)

Tools

ILS systems

Online databases

e-books & software

Job description

Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology in Queens, NY, invites applications for the Director of Library Services. This role provides innovative leadership, oversees collections, staff, budget, and library technology to support teaching and research.

You will collaborate with academic departments, report to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, and advance services to a diverse campus community while strengthening information literacy and digital resources.