Clifton M. Miller Library at Washington College invites applications for the
position of Director of Access Services. The successful candidate must have at
least three years access services experience in an academic library with two
years in a supervisory capacity. A commitment to excellence in academic
librarianship and the ideals of liberal arts education, particularly in
promoting and facilitating discovery through critical thinking and research
competency at the undergraduate level is highly desirable. The Director of
Access Services reports to the College Librarian and is responsible for
providing leadership in and management of the Access Services Department with
responsibilities for circulation, interlibrary loan, and reference.
The position supervises 2 FTE staff and 18-20 student workers. The chosen
applicant will collaborate closely with other librarians in providing
reference services, teaching information literacy classes, supporting
collection development, acting as liaison to assigned departments, and
participating in the planning and initiatives of the library leadership team.
Some evening and occasional weekend hours are required. This is a full-time,
12-month faculty position.
Qualifications: ALA accredited Master's Degree in Library or Information
Science required. Also required are strong managerial and supervisory skills;
experience with an integrated library system, electronic resource management
system, and website design; strong verbal, written and interpersonal
communication skills; commitment to the improvement of access services;
ability to work in a collaborative environment and establish and maintain
cooperative relationships with a variety of individuals, including staff,
faculty, students, and the general public; ability to work independently,
calmly manage stressful situations and trouble-shoot technology issues. The
candidate should have a demonstrated interest in electronic collection
development and commitment to professional development and service.
Miller Library just completed an $8 million renovation project and anticipates
an increase in use and a renewed commitment to the critical role of the
library in the academic life of the College. Washington College, founded in
1782, is a selective liberal arts institution of 1450 students that emphasizes
excellence in teaching with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio and a commitment to
scholarly research. Washington College is located on Maryland's Eastern Shore,
about 1.5 hours from Washington, DC, Baltimore, and Philadelphia. The College
offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. For more information
please consult the Washington College Website and the Miller Library website.
Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position
is filled. Please send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and graduate
transcripts from all institutions attended to our
https://highereddecisions.com/wcm/current_vacancies.asp. If you have more than
one document you would like to include under "Other Documentation," please
combine into one Word (.doc) or PDF file and upload under "Attach Other
Documents." Three letters of recommendation should be sent via email to
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