[LIBJOBS] Job Posting: Director of Library Services, The Citadel

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA The Citadel 171 Moultrie Street Charleston, SC 29409   http://www.jobs.sc.gov   INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF: Director of Library Services   An Equal Opportunity Employer THE LANGUAGE USED IN THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CREATE AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE EMPLOYEE AND THE AGENCY. THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CREATE ANY CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS OR ENTITLEMENTS. THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVISE THE CONTENT OF THIS DOCUMENT, IN WHOLE OR IN PART. NO PROMISES OR ASSURANCES, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, WHICH ARE CONTRARY TO OR INCONSISTENT WITH THE TERMS OF THIS PARAGRAPH CREATE ANY CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT.   OPENING DATE: 10/28/11  CLOSING DATE: Continuous   JOB TITLE: Director of Library Services CLASS CODE: UD14 POSITION NUMBER: 006204 SLOT NUMBER:   STATE SALARY RANGE: Salary: Depends on Qualifications   AGENCY HIRING RANGE - MIN: AGENCY HIRING RANGE - MAX:   LOCATION: Charleston County, South Carolina   JOB TYPE: FTE - Full-Time   NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE:   RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT SPECIFICS (IF ANY):   AGENCY SPECIFIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES:   Applications accepted via NEOGOV. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, invites applications for the position of Director of Library Services.  The Director of Library Services is the chief academic and administrative officer of the Daniel Library, including The Citadel Archives & Museum, and the Friends of the Daniel Library organization.  Holding faculty rank and reporting to the Provost, the Director participates in college governance as a member of the Deans' Council, Academic Board, and Graduate Council.   The Daniel Library holds more than 300,000 print volumes, over 4000 print and electronic serials subscriptions, and 7500 multimedia items.  The Daniel Library serves as an important academic, cultural, and social center for The Citadel campus and the larger Carolina Lowcountry region. It recently underwent a $1.5 million renovation including a new Instruction Lab, Reference area, Circulation area, and staff support offices.   The Citadel has an undergraduate student body of about 2,000 students who make up the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. Another 1,000 students attend The Citadel Graduate College, a civilian evening program that offers graduate and professional programs, and strong growth is anticipated over the next several years in an evening undergraduate college. The Library plays an integral part in the educational experience at The Citadel, with Reference and Instruction Librarians providing library sessions in all freshman orientation classes, as well as in courses across the curriculum at both the undergraduate and graduate level.   The faculty of the Daniel Library currently consists of five full-time Reference and Instruction Librarians, the Head of Public Services, and an Interim Director. Staff consists of fourteen FTE.  The Archives & Museum consists of two FTE staff members and two part-time graduate assistants.   The current budget of the library is $1.5 million with a collection budget of about $500,000. MINIMUM AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: •   A masters degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program   •  Academic credentials and record of scholarly productivity sufficient to merit appointment at the rank of associate professor or higher   • The ability to lead the library's development efforts, including active grant seeking and fundraising and a demonstrated ability in managing library budgets.   • At least ten years of academic library experience, including reference and instruction   •  At least five years' experience working in a supervisory/administrative capacity   •   Experience developing the physical space of libraries   •  Demonstrated leadership in professional development   •   Experience with accreditation issues, including planning and assessment   •  A record of fostering teamwork and good working relations on and off campus.   •  Experience with institutional archives, museums, and/or special collections. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A doctorate in Library Science or an additional masters or doctorate in a related field. Experience in developing library-based programs related to digital collections. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Military experience is not a requirement of this position, but the successful candidate will develop an understanding of the military character of The Citadel as an integral part of the college's identity.    Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may be required to present an official copy of the college transcript upon employment.     The Citadel is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer actively committed to ensuring diversity in all campus employment.   APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.jobs.sc.gov OR 171 Moultrie Street Charleston, SC 29409    Job #20056 DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY SERVICES AC