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Position Title: FT Director, Library

Position Classification: Full-Time Administration

Minimum Position Qualifications:

  1. Education - Master's Degree in Library/Information Sciences from an American Library Association accredited institution.

  2. Experience - Four (4) years administrative experience in an academic library or a combination of education and experience in an academic library commensurate with the requirements of the position.

  3. Skills - Demonstrated operational knowledge of archival work; knowledge of a wide variety of data standards and emerging digital library standards and best practices; display strong organizational skills and attentiveness to detail as well as strong customer service skills and commitment to a culture of assessment; interpersonal skills for developing and maintaining positive relationships with faculty, staff and students.

    Position Responsibilities:

    Oversee, develop and maintain the core services of a modern community college library; stay current with emerging professional techniques and trends in library services and resources; develop and promote programming in support of overall academics including key areas such as information literacy, student and faculty research, and technology; Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students in developing programs, activities, and resources appropriate for the College and local communities; oversee the development and management of the library budget; review needs for library equipment and materials and recommends purchases; serves as a liaison to faculty and staff to ensure department and program needs are met and budgeting for library resources as needed; identify and pursue additional funding sources for library services and programming through grants and donations; develop, manage and maintain the collection of physical and online resources for the College; represent the College at library related state organizations and events; participate in appropriate library consortia to enhance services and resources; manage agreements with external agencies to provide access to databases, learning resources and bibliographical services; ensure library materials, programs, and services meet the needs of the College and external community; develop, review, and revise systems, procedures and workflow based on the annual assessment of the effectiveness of library services and resources; conduct library-related reports required by regional and national accrediting bodies; manage the Library's financial resources, including the development of an annual budget; supervises staff, assigns work and work schedules, adjusts priorities, has final authority on approval/disapproval of leave, conducts performance evaluation of staff makes recommendations for hiring and/or termination and problem resolution.

    Entry Salary: $63,751.95/annual

    Standard Work Week: 35 hours

    Apply End Date: July 14, 2019.

    Luzerne County Community College (hereinafter referred to as the 'College') is committed to a work, academic and public environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The College and its employees have a moral and legal obligation to provide equal access and equal opportunity to all members of the community. The administration will ensure that this commitment is fully implemented through compliance with all relevant federal, state, and municipal laws, statutes and ordinances prohibiting discrimination, including, but not limited to the First Amendment to the United States Constitution; the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Civil Rights Act of 1991 ('Title VII');Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment and Assistance Act ('VEVRAA'); the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act ('GINA'); the Age Discrimination in Employment Act ('ADEA'); The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act ('OWBPA'); the Americans with Disabilities Act ('ADA'); the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act ('PHRA'); the Family and Medical Leave Act ('FMLA'); the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ('ERISA'); the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Fair Credit and Reporting Act ('FCRA'); and any amendments to these laws. The institution will implement procedures and measures designed to ensure that employees, students, applicants and visitors to the campus or any site or program of the College are not discriminated against on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, marital status, political affiliation, ancestry, union membership and use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness, or physical handicap in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices. Any acts of reprisal, retaliation or harassment taken against an individual because he/she has filed a discrimination complaint, testified about matters related to a compliant, or otherwise assisted a complaint inquiry are forbidden and may result in severe disciplinary action. Inquires may be directed to Title IX Coordinator, Kim Hogan, Dean of Human Resources, at 800-377-5222 extension 7363. The College takes any allegation of discrimination as serious. Any individual who knowingly or intentionally makes a false allegation or complaint, will be disciplined, up to and including termination of employment.

    Luzerne County Community College is constantly seeking to become a more diverse and inclusive community and to enhance the cultural richness that diversity and inclusion brings. The College strongly encourages applications from diverse candidates and those who demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.