Atherton - Menlo college - Dean of Library Services

https://www.menlo.edu/dean-of-library-services-2/ 

Salary

Not listed

Close Date

Open until filled. First Review: March 31, 2022

Description

Menlo College invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of Library Services for the Office of the Provost / Vice President of Academic Affairs.   At Menlo College our vision is to redefine undergraduate business education. We seek a higher education leader passionate about the College’s mission to ignite potential and educate students to make meaningful contributions in the innovation economy. Located in the heart of California’s Silicon Valley, Menlo College is accredited by regional and national governing bodies. The College has enrollment of approximately 850 students with undergraduates majoring in business and psychology. As Dean of Library Services, this individual will partner with a wide range of stakeholders to advance the College’s mission.  The successful candidate will have excelled as a scholar and academic administrator bringing an entrepreneurial, collaborative spirit to grow innovative ideas.

Summary of Position

The Dean of Library Services serves as the library’s chief administrative officer and is directly responsible to the Provost / Vice President for Academic Affairs.  The Dean has specific responsibilities for planning and development of all aspects of library operations, policy and procedures to meet the current and long-range needs of the faculty and student body as guided by Menlo Colleges’ principles and values. The applicant is responsible for the interpretation and implementation of library management and strategic planning at Menlo College with a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion lens. Specific duties and responsibilities include oversight of library services and programs, support of student learning, as well as faculty teaching and research; resource management; management of user services and library systems; assessment of library services; and management oversight of the five person library team. Opportunities abound for an entrepreneurial, collaborative individual with innovative ideas to strengthen and improve this private college library as Menlo embraces our designations as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI).

Specific Duties in the following areas of responsibilities

• Planning, Budgeting, and Administrative Duties representing the library to the campus community on the strategic plan, advocating for financial resources, and developing partnerships while pursuing grant funding

• Management of Staff including, but not limited to selection, mentoring, evaluating, professional development, promotion and retention

• Library Services to ensure Information Literacy Instruction, and Access and Technical Services, are aligned with the mission and vision of the Library and the College

• Outreach and Marketing to engage all constituents, support faculty, and promote programs, events, and exhibits

• Collection Development and Resource Management to evaluate electronic and print collections for unmet needs and changes in curriculum.  Evaluate journals and databases, oversee collection development policies to meet College needs. Serve as monograph selector in designated subject areas

• Library Information Technology oversight of the OCLC WorldShare library management system, collaborate with the Chief Information Officer and the I.T. team to optimize the use of appropriate information technologies; maintenance of the Library’s website; and maintenance of the Library’s public I.T. infrastructure

• Professional Development and Service to the College while keeping abreast of new information resources, technologies and developments in teaching and scholarship; serve on College committees 

Professional qualification and personal qualities

• Librarian with an MLIS, MLS, or MSLS accredited by the American Library Association (ALA); PhD in LIS or a related field, and/or second Master’s strongly preferred 

• Five years of progressive leadership experience as an academic librarian 

• Strong communication skills including prior experience with report production; public speaking; classroom teaching

• Strong commitment to excellent public service and user experience 

• Demonstrated successful experience addressing institutional issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion

• Demonstrated experience with information literacy standards and practices

• Experience with an integrated library system, preferably OCLC’s WMS

• Ability to lead in a collegial environment with multiple, often-competing priorities

• Management experience with planning, budget, and supervision of professional staff and students

• Understanding of regional accreditation requirements

• Understanding of current library trends in academic settings

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong experience delivering library services in support of both undergraduate and graduate programs

• Demonstrated interest in business, psychology, and social science librarianship

• Experience as a business subject liaison or business reference librarian