Senior Librarian

Summary: Plans for long-range library growth and administers and directs daily library operations by performing the following duties.
REQUIREMENTS
Skills/ Requirements Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Interprets, implements, and recommends library policies and procedures.
• Uses established professional standards, policies and technology to improve access to academic content, and deepen the content available to the University community, both on-campus and online.
• Provides advice and consultation to library personnel and management concerning the collection development policy and long-range planning.
• Develops programs and policies that integrate library resources and information literacy into the curriculum, whether it is ground-based or online.
• Expands access to more specialized resources for University faculty scholarly development.
• Conducts reference interviews with patrons to address special research needs.
• Administers the budget, develops new funding sources, and supervises grant writing.
• Prepares budget, program, annual, and special reports for management.
• Conducts public relations programs to increase student and faculty awareness and support of library programs and services.
• Participates in professional conferences and workshops to keep informed of changes in the library field.
• Plans and implements new information technologies to meet changing needs.
• Assists in reference, cataloging, and acquisitions work as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises a team of employees in the Library. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Education and/or Experience: Minimum of a Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution or equivalent. Doctorate degree preferred. Experienced in online educational settings.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.


Other Skills and Abilities: Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible management experience in an academic library. Experience with acquisition and management of electronic resources.

Other Qualifications: Experience in online and on-ground library management and content development.