Director of Library
Job Title: Director of the Library
Department: Weis Library
Reports To: Provost
Salary Range: $65,000
FLSA Status: Exempt
OVERVIEW OF THE UNIVERSITY
Washington Adventist University (WAU) is a Christ-centered institution of
higher education that supports a culture of excellence where all feel valued.
Nestled in a desirable residential community in Takoma Park, Maryland, WAU
offers its faculty and staff an environment where professional expertise is
valued, and lasting connections between co-workers are formed as we work
together to ensure the success of our students. Regardless of the title, every
employee supports WAU's vision of producing graduates who bring moral
leadership and competence to their communities.
SUMMARY
Responsible for the overall functioning of the Theofield G. Weis Library and
the Curriculum Library, including recruitment, administration, and supervision
of staff. With the approval of the Provost, formulates policies for the
library and prepares the operating budget. Works with department chairs to
ensure that resources and allocations are sufficient to meet the curriculum
needs of the University and that students and faculty receive library
instruction as needed and appropriate.
Is directly responsible for the safety and security of the collection; and
with the advice of the Library Committee, develops plans and resources to
anticipate the changing needs of the faculty, administration, and students and
works with the faculty to provide for the growth of the collection and the
promotion of library services and resources to the campus community. Serves as
an active member of the WAU shared governance system as appropriate.
Responsible for making sure that issues of building maintenance, safety, and
security are addressed by working with the appropriate University offices and
personnel. Plans and administers the provision of library services by
performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties
may be assigned.
General Library Administration
It is the responsibility of the director of the library to carry out the
following administrative functions:
Provide leadership for and management of the University's library
services.
Provide information, operational and usage reports and schedules to the
Provost.
Assists University faculty, staff and students in resolving problems
associated with library services.
Formulate policies and procedures.
Achieve financial objectives by preparing an annual budget, scheduling
expenditures; analyses variances; initiating corrective action.
Recruit, train, supervise, and appraise library personnel
Delegate supervisory/administrative responsibilities to library personnel
as appropriate
Foster marketing and public relations activities
Supervise the purchase of resources, supplies, and equipment
Exercise responsibility for library equipment and inventories
Maintain essential library records
Manage the library facility, including space allocation, maintenance, and
repairs
Prepare various reports
Performs the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors:
Resources Management and Education
Organize the library's resources for optimum access and usage
Disseminate information about the current library services to students,
faculty and staff.
Develop subject-specific informational material for academic support.
Assist the Webmaster in ensuring information is current on the Weis
Library web page.
Acquire needed resources as identified by departmental requests and
library staff research and recommendations
Consult with departments in regard to existing and needed resources
Develop and provide for professional development and in-service training
of library staff.
Provide library instruction
Technology
Coordinates the introduction of technological advances in information
access into the library to support student learning outcomes.
Makes recommendations for the upgrade of library technology as needed.
Consortial Relationships
Maintain satisfactory working relationships with consortiums, including
the following:
Adventist Library Information Cooperative (ALICE)
Maryland Digital Library (MDL)
Attend consortium meetings as scheduled
Participate in consortium-wide planning and budgeting
Professional Development
Encourages library personnel to develop professionally by being members of
professional organizations as appropriate and by attending conferences,
seminars, workshops, etc.
Participates personally in local, regional, and national professional
organizations
Statistics and Reports
Keeps and tabulates pertinent library statistics
Prepares narrative and statistical reports as required
Additional Duties
Shares evening and weekend supervisory and reference responsibilities
Performs other duties as requested/assigned
SUPERVISIORY RESPONSIBLITIES
Supervision Received:
Reports directly to the Provost
Supervision Given:
Supervises all library employees, including professional librarians, paraprofessional staff, student library assistants, etc.
Delegates supervisory/administrative responsibilities as appropriate
Plans, assigns, and directs work
Appraises performance
Rewards/disciplines
Addresses complaints and resolves 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.
Required
Master's Degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA accredited
program or its foreign equivalent.
Demonstrated commitment to the use of new information technologies
Experience using print and digital resources, online databases, and the
Internet.
Understanding of and commitment to the concept of information literacy.
Active service orientation.
Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent managerial and organizational skills.
Preferred
Experience working in an academic environment that is associated with a
consortium
Experience with OCLC WorldShare Management Services.
At least five years of appropriate library administrative experience
Language Skills:
Excellent communication, written and verbal, and interpersonal 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 effectively present information to various audiences.
Interpersonal Skills:
Strong interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse and multi-cultural
student body and staff.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse
constituencies.
Mathematical and Technology Skills:
Knowledge and use of computer and its applications
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.
Managerial/Leadership Skills
Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects.
Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and problem-solve.
Other Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrates and fosters excellence in teaching and service; values
research
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to see,
talk, and hear; to use hands to handle books and other objects; and to
reach with hands and arms.
The employee must regularly use stairs.
The employee must regularly lift books and occasionally lift boxes of
books and other heavy objects, such as computers and printers.
The employee will frequently be called upon and must be able to work long
hours under stressful conditions.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this
job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee
is occasionally required to travel.
BENEFITS:
The full fringe benefit plan includes but is not limited to:
Health care, including vision, dental, and prescription drugs
Flexible Spending Plans
Competitive 403B plan
Individualized retirement planning sessions
Tuition assistance for employees and dependents
Life insurance including supplemental and accidental death and
dismemberment policies
Long Term Disability
Legal Assistance Program
Paid time off
Wellness programs
Professional Development
LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE NOTICES
Washington Adventist University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not
discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, genetic
information, or disability in employment or in the provision of services. WAU
complies with all applicable federal and state laws, including the Maryland
Fair Employment Practices Act.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or
hiring process due to a disability, please contact the Office of Human
Resources.
Washington Adventist University provides reasonable accommodations in
accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act and Maryland law. As a religiously affiliated
institution, Washington Adventist University exercises its constitutional and
statutory rights to give preference in employment to members of the Seventh-
day Adventist Church and reserves the right to claim exemption from certain
provisions of Title IX and Title VII where they conflict with the university's
religious beliefs and values.
