Department Head, Access Services
Department Head, Access Services
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$ 85000 - 90000
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Job Description
PositionTitle: Department Head Access Services
Employee Classification: Lib Dept HeadCirculation
College/Division: Library
Department: 390225-LIBRARY ACCESS SERVICES
Internal or External Search:External - Open to all applicants
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $85000-90000
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt
Summary: New Mexico State University a Hispanic and Minority Serving Institution in sunny southern New Mexico invites qualified applicants with demonstrable experience and leadership in library public service environments to apply for the position of NMSU Library Access Services Department Head. Successful candidates for this 12-month faculty appointment will be committed to collegiality librarianship scholarship and creative activity service and outreach providing a superior patron experience to a diverse student body faculty and community.
Classification Summary:
Department Head: 12-month position at the rank of Assistant Professor Tenure Track or Associate Professor Tenured based on qualifications outlined in the NMSU Library Promotion and Tenure Policy: Standard Duties:
Reporting to the Dean of the Library the Access Services Department Head is a 12-month faculty position with administrative responsibilities for the operation of the department and its units. Responsible for oversight of access services circulation reserves interlibrary loan stack maintenance facility maintenance and security.
As a department head serves on the NMSU Library Management Team contributing to library-wide planning policymaking goal setting and assessment efforts.
Ensures compliance with relevant library and university policies and procedures. Complies with department head roles and responsibilities as specified in New Mexico State University Administrative Rules and Procedures 6.72-Department Heads Responsibilities including academic leadership effective management departmental advocacy college and university stewardship liaison to the dean policy compliance and recruitment.
Required Education Experience Certification/License Equivalency
MLS degree or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program
Two years management experience in a library public services environment
Experience administering an Integrated Library System (ILS)
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of library access services environment including circulation reserves collection management interlibrary loan/document delivery
Knowledge of and working experience with Integrated Library Systems as related to access services
Knowledge of new technologies that support information organization and delivery
Knowledge of copyright related to information delivery in a library setting
Technological skills that enhance access and patron services
Excellent leadership skills
Project management skills
Skills in data-driven decision making
Creative problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Skills in examining and revising operations and procedures
Skills in developing and implementing new strategies
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups
Ability to organize resources and establish priorities
Ability to effectively manage supervise and evaluate employees
Ability to work as a team member across library departments
Ability to develop plan and implement short and long-range goals
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Manage 10 FTE staff and approximately 40 student employees
Administer and provide overall leadership for Access Services department
Ensure effective and high-quality departmental services including circulation reserves collection management interlibrary loan/document delivery
Develop and communicate goals and objectives for the department
Collaborate with internal and external entities to establish and develop services beneficial to library users Oversee workflows and quality control measures
Work cooperatively to address facilities safety and security issues
Assess the effectiveness and impact of departmental services to both the university and broader communities
Foster an equitable and inclusive environment for diverse populations
Serve as intermediary between library administration and the department
Contribute to departmental and library-wide planning policymaking goal setting and assessment efforts
Serve as a member of the librarys management team Serve on library and campus committees
As a member of the library faculty pursue an active and ongoing program of professional development appropriate to rank at the university with responsibility to achieve in:
o Librarianship
o Scholarship and Creative Activity
o Service
o Outreach
Ensure compliance with relevant library and university policies and procedures including department head roles and responsibilities as specified in NMSU Administrative Rules and Procedures 6.72: Department Heads Responsibilities Qualifications
Special Requirements of the Position
Department Contact: Leticia Phetteplace
Contingent Upon Funding:Not Applicable
Bargaining Unit Eligibility:This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Standard Work Schedule:Standard (M-F 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule:May work evening/weekends
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Employment Type
Full-Time
