On 2/24/15 9:46 AM, "April Aultman Becker" <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:
>Posting for a friend...great job at a great library!
>
>
>Search Reopened, Spring 2015 -- Now accepting applications & nominations
>Director of the Library and Media Center
>St. Maryıs College of Maryland
>
>St. Maryıs College of Maryland invites applications and nominations for
>the
>Director of the Library and Media Center. Reporting to the Provost/Dean of
>Faculty, the Director provides strategic vision and leadership for the
>library,
>archives, and media center in support of the Collegeıs liberal arts
>mission.
>The College seeks an enthusiastic and innovative leader with a deep
>commitment
>to the liberal arts and undergraduate education and a desire to actively
>participate in a supportive campus community.
>
>Responsibilities
>
>Provides leadership and vision for the library, archives, and media
>center;
>Oversees all aspects of library administration including strategic
>planning,
>budget development and management, personnel and facilities management,
>stewardship of collections, and ongoing assessment of library services and
>resources;
>Leads 6 FTE librarians and 9 FTE staff (including 6 direct reports),
>fosters an
>organizational culture of collegiality and provides opportunities for
>professional development;
>Collaborates with faculty to promote information literacy throughout the
>undergraduate curriculum and to enhance student learning;
>Advocates convincingly on behalf of the library, librarians and staff;
>Provides direction for incorporating new technologies into services and
>operations of the library;
>Provides a framework for the future role of the library in an academic
>setting;
>Encourages a responsive culture that welcomes change, innovation and
>risk-taking;
>Takes an active role in faculty governance and other campus-wide service
>opportunities;
>Represents the College as a member of the University System of Maryland
>and
>Affiliated Institutions (USMAI) Library Consortium and other resource
>sharing
>groups.
>
>Required Qualifications:
>
>M.L.S. or equivalent Masterıs degree from an ALA-accredited program. A
>history of progressively more responsible leadership positions in academic
>libraries. A demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education. Excellent
>communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective
>working relationships with faculty, staff and students. An understanding
>and
>appreciation of all aspects of library work. Experience advocating for the
>library in a college or university setting. Experience fostering a
>collegial
>working environment and building consensus.
>
>Preferred Qualifications:
>
>Experience in strategic planning and budget management. Experience with
>library
>facilities management, including creative space planning. Experience
>promoting
>professional development and growth opportunities for librarians and
>library
>staff. Experience working with consortia. Evidence of scholarly and/or
>professional achievement.
>
>Any combination of acceptable education and experience, which provides the
>necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill the requirements of this
>position,
>may be considered. Employment will be contingent upon successful
>completion of
>a criminal background check.
>
>About the Library
>
>The Library at St. Mary's College of Maryland provides an inviting
>environment,
>dedicated librarians and staff, and excellent collections that promote
>learning
>and scholarship. Focused on teaching and learning, the librarians are
>integral
>to the Collegeıs core curriculum, which is grounded in the four liberal
>arts
>skills of critical thinking, written expression, oral expression, and
>information literacy. The library is committed to providing high-quality
>instruction and research assistance to all students, faculty and staff.
>
>The library itself houses a collection of over 200,000 items that support
>the
>curriculum of the College. The library also provides access to over 125
>research databases and 100,000 individual e-books and e-journals. The
>archives
>hold unique materials documenting the history of the school as well as
>Southern
>Maryland. The media center provides a wide variety of digital media tools
>in
>support of the teaching and learning mission of the College. Students,
>faculty
>and staff have access to over three million books through the libraryıs
>membership in the University System of Maryland & Affiliated Institutions
>(USMAI) Library Consortium.
>
>About St. Maryıs College of Maryland
>
>Chartered by the State of Maryland and designated as the state's official
>Honors College, St. Mary's is a premier public, non-sectarian,
>co-educational
>liberal arts institution. Founded on the site of Maryland's first
>capital, at
>the place where the separation of church and state was first enacted as an
>ideal in this country, the College stands as a living legacy to the
>ideals of
>freedom and inclusiveness, in a setting that continually renews its
>commitment
>to the environment. Located in a beautiful rural waterfront setting on the
>banks of the St. Mary's River, the College has forged a singular identity
>as an
>institution offering a small college experience comparable to that found
>at
>exceptional private colleges, with commitments to affordability, access
>and
>diversity. Its faculty excels in teaching, scholarship, creative thinking,
>community engagement, and an appreciation of and commitment to the study
>of
>world issues, cultures and communities.
>
>Application Procedures:
>
>Applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and contact
>information for at least three references to Pamela Mann, Library, St.
>Maryıs
>College of Maryland, 18952 E. Fisher Rd., St. Maryıs City, MD 20686-3001,
>or
>by email to [log in to unmask]
>
>Nominations of potential candidates are also welcome. Please send
>nominations
>to Pamela Mann by email at [log in to unmask]
>
>Review of applications will begin March 30, 2015 and continue until the
>position is filled. St. Mary's College of Maryland (www.smcm.edu) is an
>affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
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