Job Description
Position Title: Director of Library Services Position # 200170 Position Status: Exempt FLSA Status: Exempt Reports To: Dean of Liberal Arts Supervises: Exempt staff, classified staff, and work study or hourly students Basic Function: The person in this position provides overall leadership and management of the academic library operations on the Centretech and Lowry campuses. The librarian is responsible for acquisitions, maintenance of library materials and day-to-day operations; instructs individual students and classes on research and the evaluation of information sources; expands awareness of library resources; provides service to students and faculty; performs cataloging and circulation functions in the Autographics system; maintains the collection; hires, trains, and supervises student workers; assists staff at the library front desk. Additionally, the director has oversight of accessibility services and academic testing services which are housed within the library. Creativity, leadership ability and personal initiative are crucial to this position. This position will further develop the library services offered to the college community. Duties and Responsibilities: Provide academic research instruction, reference and circulation services: teach research methods to classes and individual students; provide instruction in the use of library catalogs, online databases and similar information resources including Internet research resources; assist students and faculty in accessing and using secured library research databases from off campus; provide circulation services. Build awareness of library resources: Find creative and effective ways to build and maintain awareness of research resources and services; identify and acquire new research resources; present library services to CCA students, faculty and staff members individually and in groups at both campuses; conduct workshops in information access and evaluation; distribute electronic and printed information about CCA’s information services; utilize faculty expertise in the selection of library materials that support the curriculum. Operate integrated library system: Perform cataloging, processing, and circulation functions using the Autographics library system; receive periodic training in the use of cataloging and circulation functions and receive training in other information technology functions that support the curriculum. Maintain the collection: Maintain a current, vital collection by reviewing and reporting the use of all library resources including databases, electronic books, special collections and reserves; maintain productive relationships with faculty members college wide to assure the applicability of the collection to the curriculum; keep circulation and other records; maintain a geographic information systems database; evaluate, select and deselect library information resources; hire, train, and supervise workers who may be assigned all or part of these functions. Maintain library facilities: Design resources, furnishings and fixtures to create and maintain an efficient, inviting library environment; schedule hours of operation. Supervision: Supervise library staff and accessibility services staff. Assist library staff: Perform desk functions depending on library hours and availability of students and staff members; some irregular hours on occasion are necessary. Administer library budgets: efficiently utilize library budgets for acquisitions, materials maintenance, and library operations. Other duties as assigned. In order to perform the essential functions of this position, the individual must possess the ability to effectively communicate, concentrate, analyze data, pay attention to detail, retain learned knowledge, instruct/teach demonstrate strong organizational skills and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.Additional Info & Requirements
Minimum Qualifications: MLS, MLIS, or equivalent ALA-accredited degree Computer information expertise Two years recent library experience Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of academic library operations, systems, policies, procedures, standards and trends Understanding of digital formats and metadata standards Knowledge of access and navigation tools and approaches Knowledge of a variety of electronic and print references resources Experience teaching academic research methods Experience providing library services in a community college setting Knowledge of web design and maintenance Ability to work well with a variety of people and cultures Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills Self-motivated, high energy and ability to multi-task Organizational, analytical and strategic planning skillsThe Community
About the Community College of Aurora The College The Community College of Aurora is a vibrant, growing, diverse, urban community college committed to student engagement, innovative teaching and a global, multicultural perspective on learning. The college has built a reputation of excellence by cultivating a “family” culture which values students, faculty and staff and achieves its goals by maintaining a supportive, empowering environment that emphasizes flexibility and shared decision making. CCA offers over 50 degree and certificate programs that prepare 9,000 students for entry into the work force or transfer to baccalaureate-granting institutions. CCA operates on two campuses, the CentreTech campus in central Aurora and the Lowry campus on the Aurora/Denver border. The college’s student body is truly diverse with nearly half of all students identified as racial or ethnic minorities and a large and growing number of students with first languages other than English. The Community Aurora, Colorado is a city of 307,000, the third largest city in Colorado and a suburb of Denver, gateway to the beautiful Rocky Mountains. The Denver metropolitan area enjoys a high quality of life with a wide variety of cultural and recreational opportunities and excellent public schools, colleges and universities. The Southeast Denver/Aurora Corridor, home to the Community College of Aurora, boasts the region’s most diverse immigrant communities. Russian bookstores, African centers, European marts, Korean restaurants, English acquisition centers, synagogues, mosques and Orthodox churches abound.HR Info
Application Process: To apply, send a letter of application specifically addressing the position requirements and a professional resume to HR@CCAurora.edu. Any applicant who knowingly or willfully makes a false statement on any material fact or thing in his/her application material is guilty of perjury in the second degree as defined in section 18-8-503, Colorado Revised Statutes, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished accordingly. Deadline to Submit Application Material: Application material will be accepted until position is filled, however, we anticipate that we will begin screening on April 19th, 2010. E-mail HR@CCAurora.edu with questions regarding the application process. Notice to all Applicants: • Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire. • Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment. • Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process. • Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts. • CCA is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit www.copera.org. • Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material. Equal Employment Opportunity: The Community College of Aurora does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability in the admission, access, treatment or employment in its programs or activities. Inquiries about Title VI, Title VII, Title IX and Section 504 should be made to Debbie Irvine, 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A201, Aurora, CO 80011-9036 CCA Mission: “The Community College of Aurora provides lifelong educational opportunities, prepares the current and future workforce, and promotes excellence in teaching, learning and service to our diverse community.”