Full Job Description
The Vermont State College System (VSCS) is merging its four campus-based colleges & universities into a single accredited institution. As part of this merger, the current VSCS libraries will be consolidated into a single integrated digital-first library system that serves both the newly merged institution as well as the Community College of Vermont.
Under the general direction and oversight of the VSCS Library Director, the Assistant Director assists the Director in planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, and participating in a balanced program of library services for the students, faculty, and administration of the VSCS System. Assist the Director of Libraries in developing the library as a resource for student success and achievement.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinates hours, staffing and scheduling for all library locations.
- Supervises staff and day-to-day operations.
- Develops and oversees policies, procedures, and operations.
- Develops and updates service policy statements as needed.
- Assists in developing and implementing library marketing and student engagement efforts.
- Consults with Library constituencies to improve Library collections and services.
- Develops policies and procedures for automated library information systems.
- Liaises with public safety and library staff to maintain safety of library environments.
- Communicates with library staff and facilities regarding maintenance and physical plant issues.
- Works with technical services to generate library reports and provide any required system maintenance.
- Coordinates projects among Librarians.
- Participates in Library reference and instruction programs.
- Assists in developing Library website, social media presence, and online instructional resource availability within Canvas or other LMS.
- Recommends materials and online services for purchase and implementation with collection development librarian.
- Coordinates Library signage, printing, and publications in conjunction with library staff for both online/in person materials.
- Serves on college committees, attends professional and other meetings as appropriate.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director.
- May act on Library Director’s behalf when the Director is not available.
Education
MLS degree from ALA-accredited program required.
Qualifications
- Three or more years of professional experience in an academic library.
- Experience in library administration.
- Experience in library reference and/or instruction.
- Knowledge of and experience with integrated library automation and/or other library systems.
- Flexibility to work both in-person at library locations and online.
- Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
- Experience and comfort supervising staff and communicating with colleagues in an online environment.
- Experience providing virtual reference & library services in an online environment.
Desired Qualifications
Strong Leader & Collaborative Manager: Candidate is committed to the values of the newly formed mission of the merged institutions. As a leader, inspires and motivates colleagues; guides collective decision-making while valuing individualism, leads with questions, not answers; is able to be adaptive and flexible and uses sound judgement in making decisions. As a manager, promotes collegiality and fosters an inclusive participatory team environment; is a responsive, active listener able to nurture, support, and guide an experienced staff. Advocates for professional growth; and builds consensus when making decisions.
Forward-Thinking Planner & Relationship Builder: Demonstrates the ability to lead a strategic planning process for the new VSCS Libraries as well as meeting and anticipating next century challenges. Assistant Library director welcomes the opportunity to guide innovate ways to serve each campus community digitally and at each library location. Overall, as a relationship builder, assistant director advocates convincingly for the library; works effectively with individuals from all parts of the communities; promotes the library’s resources and services to students, faculty, and staff; demonstrates a strong commitment to the role of the library as central to the colleges’ & universities’ mission of scholarship and education. Also, champions initiatives related to resource sharing and interlibrary collaboration.
This general outline illustrates the type of work which characterizes the job classification. It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification.
The VSCS values diversity and inclusion and strongly encourages applications from members of ethnic minority groups and other under-represented backgrounds. VSCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, religion, ancestry, place of birth, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age or veteran status, or against a qualified individual with a disability, or any other person whose status is protected under local, state or federal laws. In compliance with ADA requirements, we will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Applicants needing special accommodations should contact Human Resources.
Final offer of employment is subject to a fingerprint supported criminal background check.
Katrina E. Meigs (she/her)
System Director Human Resources & Benefits Administration
Vermont State Colleges
P.O. Box 7, Montpelier, VT 05601
(802) 224-3014 (direct)