Manager of Library Services

MANAGER of LIBRARY SERVICES

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-Time

CLASSIFICATION: Leadership Association 

ANNUAL SALARY: $55,000 - $58,000 based on skills and qualifications

FLSA STATUS: Salary/Exempt

HOURS:  Average 37.5 hours per week; Primarily Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Hours may be flexed to include occasional evenings and weekends as determined by the College.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled

APPLY ONLINE AT:  Apply online through the “Apply” link listed below. 

GENEROUS BENEFIT PACKAGE (PER CURRENT CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT):

• Up to thirty-eight (38) paid leave days annually (prorated based on hire date). Note: Unused vacation time will not be paid out and sick time balances will be forfeited upon separation. 

• Up to fourteen (14) paid holidays/days closed throughout the year (includes time off from December 24 through New Year’s Day) depending on the hire date.

• Health insurance benefits: Multiple medical health plan options upon the date of hire. Employer-paid dental, life, and long-term disability insurance upon the date of hire. Reimbursement payments for individuals declining medical and/or dental insurance coverage. Up to $500 annual vision/hearing allowance. 

• Participation in the MPSERS retirement system (includes employer and employee contribution options).

• Scholarship for employee, spouse and/or dependent children to attend SC4 credit classes covering full cost of registration fee, tuition, and technology fee (when applicable) per campus guidelines. Additional funds for employment-related education/training each year upon approval.

• Access to educational funds for education, professional memberships, travel, and conferences.

JOB SUMMARY: The Manager of Library Services administers the St. Clair County Community College Library, drawing on best practices in 21st-century academic librarianship to meet the information needs of students, faculty, and staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, direct, organize, administer, and evaluate all operations, services, and resources of the library.

• Strategically manage traditional and digital library services and information technologies to enhance learning and information access. 

• Supervise librarians and library support staff, library service/staff scheduling, selection of library collections and equipment.

• Implement and assess the library functions and integrations into the academic and student success priority of the campus.

• Promote continuous improvement of library operations. 

• Develop and implement short and long-term goals and objectives for the library in alignment with the College’s mission, vision, values, and strategic plan.

• Develop and oversee the library budget.

• Assure necessary licensing and maintenance agreements for print and electronic resources, software, and equipment that support the College’s instructional programming.

• Oversee the delivery of research and information literacy instruction, in a variety of formats, to both on-campus and online students.

• Assist with library functions such as reference, circulation, and selection of materials.

• Assist Systems Administrator with oversight of electronic resources, original cataloging functions, collection and maintenance of technical services and circulation statistics, and ensuring automated library systems are running effectively. 

• Assist Librarians and Faculty with Open Education Resources (OER).

• Serve as Copyright Officer for the College.

• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to the Chief Academic Officer 

SUPERVISION GIVEN: Supervises library staff

REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited institution.  Ability to maintain good relationships with students, staff, and community members.

• Work experience, preferably in an academic library setting, relevant to the scope of the position. Duties include minimal physical demands, with the ability to lift 30 lbs.