We have an open position for a Library Director at Truckee Meadows
Community College in Reno, Nevada. See link below, position open until
filled.
https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TMCC-External/job/TMCC---Truckee-Meadows-Community-College---Dandini-Campus/Director--Library_R0105936
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TMCC - Truckee Meadows Community College - Dandini Campus
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Thank you for your interest in Truckee Meadows Community College. Once
you start the application process you will not be able to save your work.
Please ensure you have everything available to complete your application
before you begin. Required documents to apply for the position are listed
below in the posting.
If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application
process, please contact Human Resources at (775) 673-7168 or
humanresources_at_tmcc.edu.
Job Description
Truckee Meadows Community College is seeking a dynamic, creative, and
experienced leader and manager with proven effectiveness. This colleague
demonstrates an understanding of the evolving role of the Library and
Learning Commons Model in a community college setting and has a record of
accomplishment of planning, implementing, and assessing capital
improvements and developing metrics and unit plans aligned with success and
effectiveness. Reporting to the Vice President of Academic Affairs at
Truckee Meadows Community College, the Director will manage the internal
operations of the Elizabeth Sturm Library and Learning Commons. The
Commons, will offer technologically enhanced learning spaces for faculty to
experiment with new technologies that support innovative learning and will
allow students to take advantage of integrated spaces and staffing for
library research, writing and math centers, tutoring, professional
development, and adjunct instructor support. The Director is responsible
for planning, implementing, supervising and assessing the resources and
services of the Library and Learning Commons.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Master’s degree in Library and/or Information Science, Library
Informatics, Library Media, and/or related field from an ALA-accredited
program is required.
2. Four years in an Academic Library in a post-secondary institution;
with two years in an administrative leadership position.
3. Demonstrated experience in developing and managing multiple budget
accounts that reflects positive results.
4. Demonstrated experience of effective supervision, management, and
leadership of librarians and library staff.
5. Ability to value and encourage diversity, inspire and build trust,
lead organizational and cultural change, foster innovation and empower
staff growth.
6. Proven ability to communicate effectively and build and maintain
relationships with colleagues across disciplines, both within and outside
of the library system.
7. Understanding of the emerging issues facing today’s libraries and
learning commons models.
8. Commitment to responsive and innovative services and outreach, and
can optimize resources.
9. An in-depth understanding of current technological trends to assist
the campus in striking a balance between print and digital library worlds.
Specific focus should be on collaboration with faculty and tutoring
services to support student learning and advance information literacy.
10. Proven ability to work collaboratively and collegially with diverse
divisions across campus.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Promotion of OER across campus.
2. Experience working in a learning commons environment.
3. Experience with information literacy services and instruction in an
academic library.
4. Evidence of interdisciplinary/cross-departmental collaborations.
5. Experience with innovative technologies.
6. Experience in a community college setting
7. Accreditation experience.
Responsibilities
Candidates must exhibit an appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and
respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty,
and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic
backgrounds.
1. Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with standards,
mission, and goals of Truckee Meadows Community College.
2. Oversight and fiscal management of the Elizabeth Sturm Library.
3. Advocate for the Library and Library faculty and staff.
4. Coordinate and collaborate with the Tutoring and Learning Center
staff and faculty to create an engaging, innovative, and learning-conducive
environment for Learning Commons patrons.
5. Support student learning and advance information literacy.
6. Provide a leadership role in planning and implementing a vision for
the future of the Learning Commons.
7. Using an understanding of current technological trends, assist the
campus in striking a balance between print and digital library worlds.
8. Serve as an active and engaged member of the Faculty Senate Library
Committee.
9. Collaboratively develop assessment metrics for the Library and
Learning Commons in order to engage in strategic planning and data-informed
continuous quality improvement.
10. Other duties, including oversight of media services, may be assigned
based on the needs of the institutions.
11. Evening and weekend work and travel may be required.
12. Understand and accept the role to be played as a partner in an
educational enterprise serving the best interests of the students.
13. Other duties as assigned.
Exempt
Yes
Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%
Required Attachment(s)
Current CV/Resume
Cover Letter
Answers to the following questions:
1. Describe your experience with an innovative and successful library
team project that produced measureable student outcomes and demonstrated
proactive coordination with one or more academic disciplines?
2. Describe your experience in promoting the learning commons/library
functions at your institution. What is your involvement in design, funding
allocation, resource management, responsibility delegation, IT
communication, and marketing to faculty and students?
This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed and
accepted until the position has been filled.
Posting Close Date
06/30/2018
Note to Applicant
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience
with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred
qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the
initial review of application materials.
All documents, including unofficial transcripts for academic positions,
must be received on or before the closing date posted on the job
announcements. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted
on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada
System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to
perform job-related tasks.
Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
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Jill Channing, Ph.D.
Dean of Liberal Arts
Truckee Meadows Community College
775.673-7235
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