Director, Library & Information Literacy

Capitol Technology University - Laurel, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Laurel, MD

Educational Services

About the position

Capitol Technology University, a nonprofit university located in Laurel, Maryland, seeks a Director of Library Services and Information Literacy to be responsible for all administrative, planning, and reporting aspects of Library Services, including, but not limited to, supervising the technical areas of library services: circulation, acquisition, cataloging, collection maintenance and development, electronic services and database management, and user studies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement short and long-range plans for the library consistent with University strategic direction.
• Keep statistical records necessary for reports requested by the U S Department of Education, state agencies, and accrediting bodies.
• Review annually (and revise as necessary) library goals and objectives, policies, and procedures in light of the evolving strategic direction of the university.
• Prepare an annual personnel and materials budget with the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
• Work with the members of the faculty and staff to ensure the existence of appropriate library collections and research capabilities which support the professional and academic needs of the faculty, staff and students.
• Hire, train, and evaluate library staff personnel, including student workers. Review and update library training materials. Develop opportunities for staff professional growth.
• Develop and maintain standard library services for the students, faculty, and administration so that effective and efficient use may be made of the collection and services.
• Review annually and revise user guides to the library and library services for on-campus and virtual patrons.
• Manage, administer, and teach information literacy in Freshman Seminar.
• Supervise, review, and develop electronic services, including the virtual library and social media.
• Supervise effective acquisitions and cataloging.
• Develop and implement in-library programs focused on supporting student use of the library facilities and services.
• Review and revise faculty and staff guides to library services.
• Publicize new library acquisitions and services.
• Serve as a member of the faculty on other committees of the university, as assigned.
• Attend all university convocations and faculty meetings as directed by the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
• Serve as a member on university committees as assigned by the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
• Maintain and improve delivery of electronic media services.
• Work with marketing on library web portal.
• Improve library portal services.
• Sponsor internally and externally focused library events.

Requirements

• ALA accredited Master's degree in Library Sciences or closely related discipline.
• Three or more years of professional experience in academic library services, including electronic services, preferably in an academic setting.
• Experience with aspects of Interlibrary Loan Service (ILL).
• Knowledge in use of Microsoft Office, and current library management systems and commercial databases.
• Must have exceptional communication skills, and demonstrated performance in a team environment.
• Must be able to maintain confidential information.
• Experience in management, including management of student workers.
• Must be mission and customer focused.
• Must be able to adapt, learn new tasks/assignments, and be flexible.
• Must show ability to operate in a collaborative working environment with other members of the academic community.
• Able to work independently and proactively plan to meet Library and University goals.
• Ability to recommend technological improvements to library technology/media.
• Ability to manage and work effectively with vendors.