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Position Title: Director of Library Services Position # 200170 Position Status: Exempt FLSA Status: Exempt Reports To: Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs Supervises: Exempt staff, classified staff, and work study or hourly students The Position: The Director of Library Services provides strategic leadership, administrative supervision and day to day reference and information literacy support for both CentreTech and Lowry campuses. The Director will be responsible for sustaining a service-orientated and innovative library to support teaching and learning. Duties and Responsibilities: •Direct all Library and Learning Resource Center programs and services, including facility use, individualized instruction, classroom instruction and other designated programs and services. •Manage a collection of learning resources (books, journals, databases, and media) that meet the evolving needs of CCA’s students, faculty, staff and programs. Balance the collection with both print and digital resources to meet users’ needs. •Coordinate technological advances in information access into the Library and Learning Resource Center and supervise ongoing programs to instruct faculty and students in such use. •Maintain knowledge of current issues and trends in academic information services such as instructional technology and design, information literacy, assessment, copyright and fair use. •Teach research methods to faculty members, and students (individually and in the classroom) including the use of library catalogs, online databases and similar resources. •Identify and acquire new research resources; conduct workshops in information access and evaluation; publicize CCA’s information services; collaborate with the faculty to select resources that support the curriculum. •Oversee all departmental operations including but not limited to budget preparation and oversight, submission of accurate required reports and library management. •Hiring, scheduling, training and evaluating all library employees. •Providing assistance and support for all library employees. •Keep abreast of trends in academic libraries, educational technologies and how the library’s role is changing. •Work with Concurrent Enrollment high schools instructors and students to ensure the same level of access to library services. •Manage physical library collection through use of and membership in AspenCat, a union catalog and integrated library system supported by the Colorado Library Consortium. Physical collection consists of approximately 10,000 items at both the CentreTech Campus (main library) and Lowry Campus (Art, Law, and Science). •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. Minimum Requirements •Master of Library Science or Master of Library and Information Science degree. •Minimum 3 years of demonstrated progressive experience in an academic library. •Experience supervising, training and/or directing the work of others. •Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: •Experience using existing and emerging technologies to provide and enhance library and information services •5 years of progressive experience in an academic library •Experience working with D2L •Experience managing budgets and grants •Experience in providing reference and instructional services •Experience leading and managing an innovative library learning center •Ability to work well with a variety of people and cultures •Knowledge of current academic library operations By submitting an application for this announced position, applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with the Community College of Aurora; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law. The Federal Clery Act (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agency's Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the CCA website at http://www.ccaurora.edu/students/student-right-know. A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the College Security Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or on property controlled or owned by Community College of Aurora, as well as public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, our campuses. Salary: Range is in the mid $40’s to low $60’s depending on experience and education. CCA offers an excellent benefit plan. Leave and holiday benefits are also included. For more information on the insurance benefits, click on the following link: Benefits. Deadline to Submit Application Material: This position will remain posted until final candidates have been identified or it has been filled. It is anticipated that application review will begin on June 21, 2013. Application Process: To apply, please email a cover letter specifically addressing the position requirements and a professional resume to the Human Resources Department at HR@CCAurora.edu. If you have questions regarding this position, please email HR@ccaurora.edu 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 to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire. •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 NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: The Community College of Aurora prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment that violates federal or state law, Board Policy 3-120 or Board Policy 4-120. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion or sexual orientation. The College complies with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974; Executive Order 11246, and sections 24-34-301, C.R.S. et seq. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Cindy Hesse, Director of Human Resources at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at 303-360-4752, or e-mail at Cindy.Hesse@CCAurora.edu. 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.”

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If you have questions regarding this position, please email HR@ccaurora.eduApplication Process: To apply, please email a cover letter specifically addressing the position requirements and a professional resume to the Human Resources Department at HR@CCAurora.edu.