Head of Library Learning & Research Services Librarian

Description

The Head of Library Learning and Research Services Librarian provides leadership, vision, and strategic direction for the development and management of the library’s educational and research offerings to the HWS community, ensuring that the scope and caliber of library programs and services support the curriculum and mission of the Colleges. These duties include: the provision of research and information literacy services, alongside the development, implementation, delivery, and assessment of the library’s instructional programs. Managerial responsibilities include unit supervision and planning for the development and implementation of new service initiatives with an emphasis on excellent service to students and faculty, a vision for student research knowledge, active participation in campus initiatives, and involvement in the campus’ intellectual life. Open until filled.

Salary range is $70,000 - $75,000

Required Qualifications:

· ALA accredited MLIS or equivalent advanced degree.

· Minimum of three years of progressively responsible professional experience related to library research and instructional services in an academic, special, or research library.

· Demonstrated effective leadership in appropriate library management positions.

· Creativity, initiative, and interest in innovative approaches to reference, instruction, and library outreach work.

· Demonstrated understanding of issues and trends in library research services and information literacy services.

· Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish positive and productive collaborations with students, faculty, and library colleagues.

· Self-motivated, dependable, and reliable.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

· The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Hobart and William Smith Colleges are committed to providing a non-discriminatory and harassment-free educational, living and working environment for all members of the HWS community, including students, faculty, staff, volunteers, and visitors. HWS prohibits discrimination and harassment in their programs and activities on the basis of age, color, disability, domestic violence victim status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected under the law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes sexual harassment, sexual violence, sexual assault, and other forms of sexual misconduct including stalking and intimate partner violence, and gender-based harassment that does not involve conduct of a sexual nature.