Revision of Job opening, Central University Libraries, Southern Methodist University
From: "Van Zandt, Patricia" <pvanzandt_at_mail.smu.edu>
Revision of job posted earlier; open until filled.
LIBRARIAN III (ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR RESEARCH SERVICES) (Salary commensurate with
experience and qualifications). Fondren Library Center at Southern Methodist University
seeks a strong, creative and energetic leader to serve as Assistant Director for Research
Services. The Assistant Director will provide leadership and expertise in developing
programs for effective and innovative delivery of reference services and instruction. The
position directly supervises six professional subject specialists who provide collection
development, reference and instructional services for academic departments, as well as one
support staff. He/she will also manage Fondren Library reference services provided by a
cross-divisional team of professional librarians, support staff and student assistants. In
addition, the Assistant Director will provide leadership in implementing the information
literacy requirement of the new University Curriculum. The position reports to the
Director of Scholarly Resources and Research Services for Central University Libraries.
Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: organizing and
managing of reference services; designing new reference initiatives in response to the
changing information-seeking behavior of users; providing leadership for the vision,
implementation, promotion, and assessment of the library instruction program;
collaborating with faculty and library subject specialists to articulate information
literacy curriculum objectives and assess student learning outcomes; promoting the
visibility and use of reference and instructional services to the wider university
community; creating and maintaining records, reports and statistics; participating in
providing reference service, including occasional nights and weekends; serving as subject
liaison to selected academic departments in the humanities, social sciences or sciences,
depending upon education, experience and expertise; supervising and encouraging
professional development, as well as evaluating the performance of direct reports; serving
on library and university committees; and other duties as assigned.
Master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution is required. A
minimum of five years' post graduate library work experience in public services (e.g.
Reference, Circulation, User Education, Instruction) is required.
Work experience in a progressively responsible role is essential. Experience supervising a
professional staff within a library is required. Library experience in an academic
institution is strongly preferred.
Candidates must have experience and the ability to provide effective user education
instruction. A strong knowledge and understanding of information literacy and reference
best practices, current issues, and trends is essential. Candidates must possess a strong
proficiency using computer based technology and ability to adapt to new technologies.
Candidates must possess strong leadership and management skills with the ability to lead a
team. Candidates must possess strong organizational and project management skills to
effectively develop plans, set goals, prioritize and meet deadlines. Must also possess
strong problem solving skills with the ability evaluate and develop effective solutions.
Candidates must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills with the
ability to interact with a wide range of constituencies. Candidates must submit a submit
cover letter, resume, and a minimum of 3 references for full consideration. Experience
with assessment methodologies is highly desirable. The position is open until filled.
Please visit our website www.smu.jobs to apply.
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Pat Van Zandt
Assistant Dean for Scholarly Resources and Research Services
Central University Libraries
Southern Methodist University
PO Box 750135
Dallas, TX 75275-0135
214-768-4960
Received on Sat Jan 15 2011 - 03:03:43 EST