LIBRARIAN III (HEAD OF RESEARCH SERVICES) – Date Posted: June 12, 2013 - Job ID#: 900406 – Southern Methodist University, Central University Libraries/ Scholarly Resources & Research Services – (Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications)
Fondren Library Center at Southern Methodist University seeks a creative and proactive leader to serve as Head of Research Services. This position will provide leadership and expertise in developing effective and innovative delivery of reference and instruction services. This position will be instrumental in collaborating with faculty and library subject specialists to articulate information literacy curriculum objectives and assess student learning outcomes. He/she will provide leadership for the subject liaison program, working cooperatively with the Assistant Dean for Scholarly Resources and Research Services and subject specialists across Central University Libraries to provide collection development, reference and instructional services for academic departments. The Head of Research Services will supervise, mentor and evaluate seven professional subject specialist librarians within the Research Services department, as well as two support staff. He/she will also manage Fondren Library reference services provided by a cross-divisional team of professional librarians, support staff and student assistants.
Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Providing leadership for the vision, implementation, promotion, and assessment of information literacy initiatives and the library instruction program; supervising and encouraging professional development, as well as evaluating the performance of direct reports;
• Organizing and managing reference services;
• Promoting the visibility and use of information literacy, reference and instructional services to the wider university community;
• Creating and maintaining records, reports and statistics;
• Participating in providing reference service, including occasional nights and weekends;
• Serving as subject liaison to selected academic departments in the humanities, social sciences or sciences, depending upon education, experience and expertise;
• Serving on library and university committees;
• Other duties as assigned.
Master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution is required.
A minimum of three years' post graduate library work experience in public services (e.g. Reference, Circulation, User Education, Instruction) is required, preferably in an academic library
A record of progressively responsible library experience is essential. Supervisory experience within a library is required.
Candidates must have experience and the ability to provide effective user education instruction. A strong knowledge and understanding of information literacy and reference best practices, current issues, and trends is essential.
Candidates must possess a strong proficiency using computer based technology and ability to adapt to new technologies.
Candidates must possess strong leadership and management skills with the ability to lead a team.
Candidates must possess strong organizational and project management skills to effectively develop plans, set goals, prioritize and meet deadlines. Must also possess strong problem solving skills with the ability evaluate and develop effective solutions.
Candidates must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with a wide range of constituencies.
Candidates must submit a submit cover letter, resume, and a minimum of 3 references for full consideration.
Experience with assessment methodologies is highly desirable.
Priority consideration will be given to submissions received by July 12, 2013. DEADLINE TO APPLY: The position is open until filled.
To apply please go to: www.smu.edu\employment.
Toni Nolen
IT Services Librarian
Central University Libraries
Science Information Center, Room 319
Southern Methodist University
P.O. Box 750135
Dallas, TX 75275-0135
Phone: 214-768-3666
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