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Monday, April 28, 2014

[LIBJOBS] United States - Medford, MA - ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR LIBRARY SERVICES - Information Services Department, The Fletcher School

Department Overview:

Since 1933, The Fletcher School has prepared the world's leaders to become innovative problem-solvers in government, business and non-governmental organizations with strategic cross-sector networks. Through our ongoing commitment and rigorous approach to advancing world knowledge through research and scholarship, we continue to inform and build bridges to meaningful global solutions. The primary community is composed of approximately 45 full-time faculty and 600 students enrolled in a range of Masters and Doctoral programs.


The Information Services Department at The Fletcher School encompasses library and technology services, and is an important and engaged partner in teaching, learning and research. Information Services manages both the Edwin Ginn Library and Fletcher's information technology environment (IT) with local staff and through collaboration with other school, campus and university departments. The Edwin Ginn Library of The Fletcher School is one of the largest specialized libraries in the field of international affairs. The library's collection of primary and secondary reference and research materials has been developed with attention to the content of The Fletcher School curriculum and the research interests of students and faculty. The library contains over 120,000 volumes, including 270 current periodicals and serials. The Tufts University Libraries share over 30,000 electronic publications and databases. Information Services staff thus support a full range of research and information needs for graduate students, faculty and staff of The Fletcher School. Fletcher's IT includes faculty, staff and student computing, AV/IT units in all classrooms, a 25-seat computer lab and public research computing in the School complex.


The department strives to maintain an environment where every aspect of scholarship is supported by a non-discrete spectrum of services. Information Services works to create a continuous information service where consultation, spaces and collections that are traditionally considered "library" or "classroom" or "information" or "software" or "hardware" are visible and yet the categories are invisible. In addition, the department provides the Fletcher community with information services that anticipate needs, seamlessly deliver resources on demand, and leverage Tufts' collective resources. Ginn Library and IT services also works to: 1) maximize user space within our crowded complex; 2) increase the visibility, alignment and quality of information services; and 3) reinforce the continuum of information services.


Position Overview:


The Associate Director for Library Services (ADLS) reports to the Director of Ginn Library and Information Services, and directly supervises 4 public services and collections staff. The ADLS works with the Director and the Associate Director for Information Technology (ADIT) to frame services and coordinate communication with a diverse community of faculty, staff and students; supervises, directs and sets priorities for library services with staff; and works in support of Information Services' mission and goals. Incumbent assesses community needs in the context of strategic planning. Coordinates and drives continual improvement in services and collections. The ADLS manages relationships with Tufts library staff and departments, and advocates for Fletcher needs with various service providers at Tufts. Leads information literacy efforts for the Fletcher community and collaborates with other Tufts divisions to develop, promote and provide information instruction. Collaboratively provide library reference and instruction services at Fletcher. Develop strategies and materials to support Information Services functions, in both print and electronic form, participate in collection development in all formats, and provide library outreach to the Fletcher community. The ADLS also identifies ways to use new technology to enhance research, teaching and learning through library resources within the Fletcher community.

The ADLS serves as a consultant to The Fletcher School community on library issues in support of all aspects of teaching and research. Works with Director and the ADIT to oversee budgets for Information Services collections and operations. Represents Fletcher on library-related committees and projects at the campus and University level. Maintains a strong awareness of current library and educational technologies and resources and their application to teaching and learning.

 

Basic Requirements:


• Master's in Library and Information Science, or equivalent
• Five (5) years in a professional librarian position, or equivalent
• Strong familiarity with user-facing library technology and interfaces.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Supervision of direct reports who are not student workers
• Must successfully complete all appropriate background checks

 

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience supervising staff in a professional setting. Significant professional experience in an academic library and/or business information setting, including specialized experience with electronic resources for international relations, business and law. Experience developing and delivering instructional materials and web content. Understanding of ongoing developments in information services and academic technology. Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office; and web content management, design and usability.

 

Special Work Schedule Requirements:
Occasional early mornings, weekend and evening hours, including attendance at occasional library events.

 

Tufts University is an AA/EO employer and actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds.

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