https://www.cca.edu/about/jobs/68651
APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest, resume, and contact
information for three professional references to:
APPLICATION
DEADLINE:
Review of applications will begin on Monday, January 13, 2014. NOTE: If you
wish to be notified of the status of your application for this position, please
provide a current email address on your resume or cover letter. No phone calls
please.
DIRECTOR
OF LIBRARIES
JOB #2209
THE
LIBRARIES:
The CCA Libraries include the Meyer Library on the Oakland campus, and the
Simpson and Materials Libraries on the San Francisco Campus. The Libraries
offer a comprehensive and expanding collection of resources primarily focusing
on art and design and including 87,000 volumes representing 63,000 titles, over
200 print periodical subscriptions, nearly 2,000 full-text online periodicals,
over 1,000 audiovisual titles, and nearly 10,000 digital resources in the
institutional repository. Special collections include the CCA/C Archives, Small
Press Traffic Collection, New Materials Library, Hamaguchi Print Collection,
and the Artist’s Book Collection. The Libraries support and enhance the CCA
community through their extensive collections, dual-campus services and an
ever-expanding network of digital resources. The Libraries continuously evolve,
deploying a visionary and innovative approach to technologies, services, and
facilities that reaches beyond campus boundaries in order to support new
creative programs and educational delivery models.
POSITION
SUMMARY:
The director will provide leadership, management, and expertise to fulfill the
mandate of the CCA Libraries. The director will work in concert with the
library staff, faculty, and academic and administrative leaders to ensure that
the library resources are used to create the greatest benefit for the CCA
community. The director is responsible for the strategic vision and planning of
the libraries to ensure the library remains innovative in its provision of
resources, systems, and services that best support CCA’s existing and expanding
academic programs. While reporting to the CIO, the director maintains a close
relationship with faculty and Academic Affairs, collaborating closely with technical
and academic staff to craft and implement a shared vision for faculty
development and teaching excellence. The director should serve as an advocate
for the Libraries and lead discussions about redesigning the Libraries to
better serve CCA as a hub for information literacy, instructional technology,
faculty development, student engagement, and high impact teaching and learning
practices. The director actively leads the library staff, engaging them in the
process and unifying the vision and services across the campuses. The director
is enthusiastic, innovative and passionate about the role of libraries in a
flexible, media-rich, studio-based, hands-on art and design environment.
REPORTS
TO: Chief Information Officer (CIO)
DEPARTMENT:
Libraries
POSITION
RESPONSIBILITIES:
%of
time Responsibilities
55% Library Leadership & Management
● Directs the operation of the libraries to include the development,
recommendation, implementation and evaluation of policies and procedures.
● Leads and develops library staff, bringing together the libraries with a
unified and articulated vision.
● Engages with librarians and faculty in the development of the physical and
digital collections to insure they are relevant to the instructional and
research needs of the college’s faculty and students.
● Oversees associate director(s) to direct the work of the whole library staff
of approximately 10 members as well as student workers.
● Strategically manages the library budget, plans and advocates for current and
future resource needs.
● Partners with the CIO and Educational Technology to evolve and grow the
library technical infrastructure and digital media services in support of
teaching, learning, and scholarship.
40%
Strategy & Communications
● Partners with the librarians, faculty, provost, and CIO to develop the
library’s strategic vision and plans in correlation with college-wide goals and
objectives.
● Champions the design and implementation efforts that emerge from planning to
bring the strategic vision to fruition.
● Partners with the associate provost to create and foster ongoing library
governance.
● Represents the library services to campus administrators, faculty, staff,
students, alumni and the professional library community.
● Develops relationships throughout the CCA community to ensure the library is
positioned to provide information and resources to the broad range of users
throughout the disciplines.
● Builds relationships and develops strategic opportunities with other
libraries, cultural institutions, and educational institutions.
5% Other duties as assigned
100% TOTAL
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
MLS degree from an ALA accredited graduate program. Extensive experience in
library administration and leadership including development and management of
budgets and supervision of staff; superb written and verbal communication and
interpersonal skills, and proven ability to interact effectively with all
levels of the campus and library community; and, strong public service
orientation required. Must possess demonstrated excellence in cultivating staff
rapport and promoting a positive and productive management style. Should have a
demonstrated ability to foster an open, equitable, and diverse academic and/or
administrative environment. Must be highly organized and have demonstrated
innovative leadership capabilities, ability to problem solve and facilitate
meetings, experience delegating and working collectively to achieve positive
results, and an ability to perform multiple tasks in an effective manner.
Creativity, flexibility, a “start-up” energy, comfort and experience with data
and institutional research, and familiarity with and ability to apply
technological innovations to the libraries are essential. Knowledge of
electronic information tools and library automation systems, including digital
resources required. Prefer subject background in the arts and demonstrated
knowledge of art resources.
SALARY:
Salary commensurate with experience; position includes a comprehensive benefits
package. Applicants are requested to state salary history and requirements.
