"Assistant Director of Library Services"

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Library Services, the Assistant Director of Library Services works in collaboration with the campus library staff, faculty and stakeholders across the Campus and College to lead and manage the library contributing successfully to the vision and mission of the library to advance the Learning Commons.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Performance Requirements*

• Plans, coordinate, and evaluates of all aspects of the operations of the campus library in collaboration with the library director and other staff; leads the continued planning, development and co-creation of the library and learning commons services, technologies and collections
• Assists in developing, maintaining, and evaluating the collection to support instructional programs, community needs, and lifelong learning pursuits and teaches basic and advanced library, research and information literacy skills classes in support of student success
• Provides orientations to the library through class presentations, tours, and individual instruction that supports student success including information literacy skills classes
• Serves in leadership roles as appropriate, including assuming responsibilities of Director of Library Services during his/her absence
• Assists Library Director in directing operations of library services for students and faculty in support of TCC's one college learning commons approach to student academic support services including developing goals and missions of the library
• Assists library users with library and information needs, including conducting researching, selecting needed material, and developing research strategy in support of student success in both the library and online spaces
• Gathers data, complies and creates reports, and analyzes library statistics; assists in making recommendations for improvement based on the review and tracking of system and process data
• Keeps current on changing professional practices and advancements in the fields of libraries, student learning, and academic technology and actively participates in college-wide conversation on student engagement and success
• Assists in building and maintaining community relations with a broad audience including faculty, staff, students, administrators and the community to promote the library and the college, and present a positive image of the college's academic support services

Service Excellence

• Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support the essential performance requirements
• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College

Supervision

Works under the general supervision of the Director of Library Services

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library & Information Science from an ALA (American Library Association) accredited library program
• Four (4) years' working experience within a library or learning commons service area
• One (1) year's working experience leading or supervising people, projects and/or teams

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one (1) completed graduate course beyond the accredited ALA master's degree
• At least one (1) year's working experience working in a community college
• Active leadership and participation in a local, state, regional, and/or national library and learning organization
• At least one (1) year's working experience implementing innovative approaches to improve services
• At least one (1) year's working experience with student services or programs providing direct support to students

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships
• Skilled using library automated applications and enterprise systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Ability to apply academic technologies that support the teaching and learning process in the classroom and online
• Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly ensuring accurate and timely completion, while exhibiting strong attention to detail and organization
• Ability to maintain a high level of diplomacy and tact, ensuring privacy and discretion with sensitive and confidential information

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.