Monday, October 28, 2013

Job Position: Directory of Library Services, Capital Community Collge

Capital Community College, Hartford Connecticut
Position Opening: Director of Library Services
(Community College Professional 20)
12-Month Tenure-Track Position
Anticipated Starting Date: January 2014

Minimum Qualifications:
A Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited institution and three to six years of related experience including one to three years of experience supervising other professionals are required. Background in implementing current and emerging library technologies, such as an ILS system, proxy servers and web design is desirable. Community college work experience, especially among ethnically diverse and/or urban student populations, is strongly preferred.

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to put in writing exactly how their experience has prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons.

Responsibilities:
Under the direction and supervision of the Academic Dean, the Director of Library Services is responsible for the overall administration of the college’s library, the supervision of all library staff, development and organization of library resources, effective delivery of library services, technical and computer services, library evaluation and assessment, budget, fiscal and facilities management and collaboration with faculty and the academic division leadership to integrate information literacy into the curriculum.

These responsibilities include such essential tasks as: providing reference advice; developing curricula for and teaching information literacy instruction; providing library services to distance learners and faculty; selecting and training library staff; serving as a campus-wide advocate for learning and library services; developing and implementing effective methods and tools for measuring information literacy outcomes; applying effective methods of library evaluation and assessment; and performing such other tasks that may be necessary to assure the effectiveness and efficiency of the library.

Minimum Salary: $70,265.00 approximate annual.

To Apply: Send letter of intent, BOR Employment Application (found on the following website: http://www.ct.edu/hr/employment), resume, transcripts (copies are acceptable at the time of application) and the names of three references to:

Josephine Agnello-Veley
Assistant Director of Human Resources
Capital Community College
950 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
Email: CA-HRApplicant@capitalcc.edu

Application Deadline: For full consideration, applications should be received by close of business on November 27, 2013.

Capital Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer M/F. Protected group members are strongly encouraged to apply.