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Manager - Library Reference & Instruction -- Capella University --
Minnesota
CAPELLA UNIVERSITY
MANAGER
LIBRARY REFERENCE & INSTRUCTION
Capella University is an accredited* online university offering
bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs to more than 20,000
learners annually. Founded in 1993, with a vision of creating
barrier-free educational opportunities for working adults, we have become
a national leader in online education, committed to providing high-caliber
academic excellence and pursuing balanced business growth. Capella
Education Company, parent company of Capella University, is now publicly
traded on the NASDAQ and had previously been named to the Inc. 500 Hall of
Fame for having landed on its list of the nations fastest-growing private
companies for 7 consecutive years.
Purpose:
This position provides leadership for the Capella University Library's
reference, school liaison and information literacy programs, ensures the
quality and relevance of existing services, initiates the development,
implementation and assessment of new programs and manages a staff of
reference/liaison and information literacy librarians. This position
reports to the Director of Library Services.
Responsibilities:
·Plan, manage and assess reference services, liaison, outreach and
information literacy initiatives for learners and faculty
·Plan and implement enhancements and additions to reference
services, liaison, outreach and information literacy programs to increase
awareness of, access to and effective use of library resources by
learners, faculty and staff
·Manage and develop a team of librarians who are responsible for
providing reference services, library instruction, and information
literacy programs.
·Drive the implementation and integration of the Information
Literacy Plan
·Participate in strategic planning for the library and work
collaboratively with the Library Director to establish and implement
library goals, objectives, policies and procedures
·Participate in collection development decisions and initiatives
·Prepare forecasts, analyses, metrics and reports for reference
services and information literacy initiatives
·Facilitate team-building and collaboration within and across
library workgroups and the university
·Maintain a high level of engagement as a professional librarian as
measured by publications and presentations, awareness of the professional
literature, participation in professional associations and consortia, and
attendance and participation at conferences
·Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
·Education: Master of Library Science Degree from an ALA
accredited institution
·Experience: A minimum of three years professional leadership
with administrative and staff management responsibilities in an academic
library, with five years desired
·Knowledge of information literacy initiatives
·Demonstrated commitment to providing library and information
services to learners and faculty in a distance learning environment
·Demonstrated use of data, analytical skills, assessment, and
project management skills necessary to bring about excellence in library
programs
·Leadership style characterized by teamwork, consensus building
skills, open communication, trust, respect and cooperation
·Ability to build collaborative relationships across the university
·Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse campus population
·Strong written, oral and presentation skills
·Travel required
This position is based in Capella's corporate headquarters in Minneapolis,
Minnesota and relocation assistance is not provided.
Capella University provides high caliber education that moves you forward
without compromise. We are looking for individuals who want to do the
same. Head-quartered in downtown Minneapolis, Capella rewards creative,
intelligent, and highly motivated professionals willing to accept,
encourage, and initiate change. We look for enterprising individuals with
integrity who are accustomed to attaining results. Our employees enjoy a
competitive salary and benefits package, including 100% education
reimbursement.
Please forward cover letter and resume via E-mail to:
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Capella University
Human Resources
225 South 6th Street, 9th Floor
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Capella is committed to the development of a multicultural environment. We
seek greater diversity in our faculty and staff to broaden our academic
experience and to reflect the diversity within our learner community. We
value the input of multiple viewpoints and perspectives across the
university and our corporate offices. Our goal is to create academic and
business communities that are rich with cultural, social and intellectual
diversity. Capella is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
employer.
For additional information, please visit our Web site at:
http://www.capella.edu/careers.
*Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is
a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA),
http://www.ncahlc.org.
Capella University
225 South Sixth Street
Ninth Floor
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1-888-CAPELLA (227-3552)
http://www.capella.edu
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