Job Announcement: UW-Washington County Director of the Library

UW-Washington County

University of Wisconsin - Washington County
DIRECTOR OF THE LIBRARY

Position Description

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Director of the Library is responsible for the management of the campus library and reports directly to the Campus Executive Officer/Dean. The position is an academic staff, twelve-month appointment (expectation of FTE commitment variable according to academic calendar). The Director develops, promotes, maintains and evaluates library services to faculty, staff, a varied student population, and the community. The Director trains, supervises and evaluates staff and student employees, supports the curriculum through active collaboration with faculty and staff, and is proficient in library computer technologies.

QUALIFICATIONS
A Masters Degree in Library Science and a minimum of two years of relevant experience are required. Experience in an academic setting is preferred.

ADMINISTRATION OF THE LIBRARY
1. Within the framework of the campus mission and governance bodies, and in consultation with the Dean; set library policies, goals and objectives.
2. Administer all aspects of library and media services for the campus.
3. Maintain the library as a user-friendly, technologically sophisticated learning center. Actively consult with faculty, students, and staff in utilizing library resources and developing programs to serve their educational needs.
4. Maintain professional knowledge of library and information science. Communicate new developments and potential opportunities to the Dean and campus community. Keep current with developments in information technology and instructional media and their relationship to the library as a teaching and learning resource.
5. Participate in campus, UW Colleges, regional and statewide committees and represent campus issues, ideas, and concerns as appropriate. Serve on the Colleges Library Council. Actively participate in campus and university-wide planning and governance activities.
6. Manage library lending, collection maintenance, service agreements, and all user services.
7. Develop and implement policies and procedures relating to the library and its various functions.
8. Work closely with the Campus Library Committee, Library Support Services, and appropriate bodies and individuals to coordinate library operations and plans.

COLLECTION MANAGEMENT
1. With the advice of faculty and staff, select books, periodicals, audiovisual materials and other information resources to support the campus mission and curriculum.
2. Maintain records and files necessary for access and inventory of library holdings. Collect, evaluate and report data regarding the Library’s collections in a timely and accurate manner.

PUBLIC SERVICES
1. Provide a wide range of reference and information services to meet the needs of campus clients and the public. Participate in regional library consortia, as appropriate. Provide technical advice on information services to the campus and community. Maintain a strong, friendly and professional image for the library.
2. Provide instruction and assistance to students, faculty, staff and the public on the use of information resources. Create library-related aids for users; work with faculty and IAS to develop library instruction presentations; stay current with curricular and pedagogical trends/developments, and keep campus informed of new information resources and services.
3. Collect, evaluate and report data regarding public services, and adapt services to serve changing needs.

SUPERVISION
1. Supervise and evaluate all library staff, including support staff and student employees. Develop and provide training in conjunction with other appropriate offices.
2. Maintain all required personnel records and manage all personnel matters related to the library.

BUDGET
1. Plan and administer the library budgets in consultation with the Dean, Campus Steering, Library Committees, and the Colleges Library Council.
2. Order materials, equipment and supplies following System, campus, and Library Support Services procedures and within budgetary amounts.
3. Seek funding and alternative resources to enhance the library’s ability to provide adequate collections, access to information resources, and services to its clients.

PROFESSIONAL/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
1. Participate in local, state, and national library professional organizations and activities, as appropriate.
2. Establish goodwill and working relationships with a variety of external groups and organizations for the benefit of the campus.

APPLYING FOR THE LIBRARY DIRECTOR POSITION
University of Wisconsin – Washington County

This is a 12-month, 83% position. Starting salary $49,058., excellent benefits.

Please send a letter of interest, resume, names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to: Library Appointments Committee, UW-Washington County, 400 University Drive, West Bend, WI 53095.
Applications must be received by e-mail at Librarysearch@uwc.edu or postmarked on or before January 3, 2010.

Employment will require a criminal background check. An AA/EO employer.