Associate Director & Head of Public Services

Hoover Library, McDaniel College

Westminster, MD

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

$70,000.00 to $73,000.00 per Year   Calculate

Location

Westminster, MD

Hours

35.00

MLS

Required

Minimum Education

Not Specified

Library Experience

Required

Supervisory Experience

Required

Type of Library

Academic

Social
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Job Description

A regular, full time, 12-month management position providing direct support for the Library Director and leadership for the library's public services. Working with the Library Director, the Associate Director assists in the management of all library operations. Manages the public service areas of the library, including Reference, Circulation/Reserves, Interlibrary Loan/Document Delivery, Instruction, and Programming/Outreach. Coordinates reference services with other college librarians and staff and liaises with IT Help Desk support services. Directly supervises one librarian, two full-time staff and a graduate assistant. Indirectly supervises student assistants. Coordinates the student internship program for the library. Participates with other librarians in providing instruction, supporting collection development, liaison to assigned departments, and other duties as assigned. Some evening and occasional weekend hours required. This position reports to the Library Director.

Additional Info & Requirements

Basic Responsibilities

  • Supports the Library Director in library administrative duties.
  • Oversees reference services.
  • Oversees access services, including circulation, reserves and collection maintenance.
  • Oversees interlibrary loan/document delivery services (ILL/DD).
  • Oversees instruction services.
  • Oversees library marketing and outreach.
  • Coordinates the student internship program for the library.
  • Serves as liaison to assigned departments, providing reference services and instruction as needed.
  • Participates in professional organizations and takes part in college academic activities.
  • Participates as a member of the leadership team working closely with the Library Director to advance the mission and goals of the Hoover Library.

 

Required Qualifications

  • ALA-accredited Master's Degree in Library or Information Science.
  • A minimum of three years of progressive experience in library public services.
  • Management experience and supervisory skills.
  • Reference experience and a strong commitment to excellence in public service.
  • Ability to work in a strongly collaborative environment and fit into the cross-functional nature and close-knit community of a small liberal arts college. 
  • Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and commitments in an effective and timely manner. 
  • Ability to successfully lead and complete a wide scope of projects. 
  • Demonstrated commitment to the use of new information technologies.
  • Commitment to professional development and service.
The Community

McDaniel College, recognized nationally among "Colleges that Change Lives" and U.S. News and World Report top-tier liberal arts colleges, is a four-year private college of the liberal arts and sciences offering more than 60 undergraduate programs of study, including dual and student-designed majors, plus 20 highly regarded graduate programs. At McDaniel College we value our employees by offering our full-time employees tuition remission, 403B retirement accounts with employer match, paid time off, medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and paid maternity and parental leave. Visit College website for details.

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Posted Sep 18, 2025