College Librarian

Position Summary

As the primary leader of Guilford’s Library and Learning Technologies enterprise during a time of transformation and reengagement, the College Librarian creates, through strategic planning, policy development, and sustainable operations, a community of teachers and learners with knowledge engagement and effective connection to information and resources. This includes supervising any librarians and associates employed outside of the Special Collections unit and serving in partnership with the College Archivist as co-lead in advancement of strategic directions and effective development of and access to Guilford’s educational resources. As budget manager, they seek sustainable ways to foster exploration by providing intellectually and culturally responsive resources, technologies, and expertise in an inclusive, collaborative community of teaching and learning. The College Librarian provides leadership and administration for digital and information literacy initiatives and for access to physical and virtual library collections, library technology, and to learning spaces throughout the Hege Academic Commons. They model and promote a positive, accessible, and enriching user experience within both physical and virtual learning and creation environments. The College Librarian also serves as the primary point of contact and consultation on matters related to copyright, fair use, and intellectual property; providing leadership in support of Open Educational Resources (OER) development and adoption.

Position Description

The College Librarian coordinates general library operations, providing overall support, guidance, and coordination for team members; and ensures the effective management and professional development of LLT team members. The College Librarian is responsible for ensuring appropriate campus constituent outreach and liaison for the development and implementation of services and support that are characterized by responsiveness, efficiency, and open engagement with students, faculty, and staff for the advancement of the Library’s vision for furthering teaching, learning, and research.

The individual in this position performs the duties and responsibilities of this role at all times in a fashion that supports the college’s commitment to creating an inclusive institution of academic excellence where a variety of persons and perspectives are welcome, as well as to providing an environment where students from all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, cultures and backgrounds may succeed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters of Library and/or Information Sciences from an American Library Association accredited program;
• Five or more years of experience and demonstrated expertise in academic librarianship with evidence of resourceful and effective leadership;
• Knowledge of current trends, developments and significant innovations integrating in-person, blended, and online approaches to student learning, faculty teaching, and research; demonstrated ability to inspire, mentor, and model teaching excellence;
• Proficiency in the technological aspects of library systems across all information and digital media services functions, with particular emphasis on strategic directions for and implementation of the Integrated Library System (ILS) and database, ebook, and streaming media resources.
• Understanding of and competence in utilizing an automated library system for bibliographic access and control (i.e. of acquisitions, cataloging, circulation and interlibrary loan functions and workflows), preferably the OCLC WorldShare Management System (WMS).
• Familiarity with collections management (inclusive of vendor agreements and e-resources acquired directly and via consortial opportunities) and collections stewardship and development;
• Evidence of experience in successfully designing and implementing strategies to prepare students to develop critical thinking, research, and technological competencies.
• Demonstrated understanding of copyright, fair use, and intellectual property;
• Knowledgeable of the Open Educational Resources movement, as well as associated program development strategies and best practices;
• Understanding of principles of effective administration and management, including budget control;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to work effectively and in authentic collaboration with a diverse group of faculty, students and staff.
• Exemplary organizational and time management skills and attention to detail with a demonstrated ability to effectively balance and manage multiple priorities simultaneously within a challenging public services environment.
• Dependability, punctuality, and flexibility with a demonstrated commitment to service excellence.

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