Director of Library Service (Raritan Valley Community College, New Jersey)

DIRECTOR of LIBRARY SERVICE Evelyn S. Field Library Raritan Valley Community
College is currently seeking a Director, Evelyn S. Field Library. The Director
provides the overall leadership and management for quality library services to
students, faculty, staff and community patrons of Raritan Valley Community
College. The Director is responsible for acquisition, maintenance of library
materials, the day to day operations, budgeting, reference, interlibrary loan,
circulation, technology, technical services and staffing. The incumbent has
oversight of the instruction for students on research, the evaluation of
information sources and the expansion of awareness of library resources.
Responsibilities include but not limited to: Developing, planning and
implementing the goals and objectives for the continuous improvement of
library resources for all library patrons. Responsible for the maintenance of
the collection. Sets policy that maintains a current, vital collection by
reviewing and reporting the use of all library resources, including databases,
electronic books, reserves and special collections. Oversee the integrated
library system. The RVCC library utilizes Innovative Millennium for
cataloging, acquisition, serials management, and circulation and OPAC services
in a shared system with the local county Library. Responsible for building and
maintaining awareness of research resources and services, identifying new
research resources. Provide for workshops concerning information access and
evaluation utilizing faculty expertise in the selection of library materials
that support the curriculum. Develop and maintain an assessment plan for
library services. Responsible for the maintenance of the library facilities,
providing an inviting library environment, and schedule of operations that
meets the needs of the students and other patrons. Manage library services for
online students and satellite campuses. Develops strategies and program for
community outreach and is the liaison to the Somerset County Library. RVCC's
starting salary and rank are commensurate with educational qualifications and
experience. We also offer an attractive benefits package. Application
Instructions: For consideration of the above position, please submit your
cover letter and resume online: [http://rvcc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdet
ails.jsp?JOBID=21705](http://rvcc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JO
BID=21705). We regret that we are unable to respond to each and every resume
received. Only those candidates of interest will be contacted
directly. Requirements: Master's of Library Science degree
from an ALA-accredited institution. Minimum of five (5) years experience as a
department supervisor in and academic library preferably in a community
college setting. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communications
skills; Organizational, analytical and strategic planning skills. Preferred
Qualifications: Current knowledge of academic library operations, systems,
policies, procedures, standards and trends. Demonstrated knowledge and skills
in the use of technology including, digital formats and knowledge of access
and navigation tools and approaches. Knowledge of integrated data systems in
particular, the Banner system is desirable.



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