Job Description:

Department: DiMenna-Nyselius Library

Primary Work Location: Fairfield

Direct Supervisor: Dean of the Library & University Librarian

Basic Function:

Serves on the Librarys Leadership Team and assists with the overall administration of the Library. Manages library operations in the absence of the Dean. Provides leadership management and strategic direction for the functional areas of Collections Cataloging Interlibrary Loan Systems and Scholarly Communication. Responsible for the fiscal planning reporting and management of the Librarys budget and endowments. Supervises and supports staff. Engages in the professional work of the Library.

Unusual Work Conditions: Availability for evening and weekend work as needed is required.

Education Certification License and Experience Requirements: Graduate degree in Library & Information Science (MLS or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited program second Masters in subject-specific field or equivalent experience is preferred.

Essential Functions:

Serves on the Librarys Leadership Team. This includes:

• assisting the dean and the other associate dean with the overall administration of the library which may include policy development administrative decision making strategic planning assessment personnel matters fiscal resource management facilities management and planning etc.

• working to enhance the librarys leadership role within the Fairfield University community

• coordinating communication across the library to foster an environment of collegiality and respect

• encouraging collaboration among teams and departments within the library to ensure quality experiences for users of the librarys collections and services

• preparing reports and presentations for internal and external constituencies

• collaborating with the assessment librarian on quantitative and qualitative assessment activities to support data driven planning and decision making in order to connect the Librarys strategic initiatives to the Universitys mission.

Manages library operations in the absence of the Dean of the Library and represent the Dean and the Library as needed at local regional and national meetings.

Oversees library budget and expenditures. This includes:

• analyzing preparing monitoring and reconciling the overall library budget

• preparing periodic financial reports as necessary

• preparing Library budget proposals for the Deans discussion with the Provost

• overseeing and approving payments from the library budgets and endowments

• reviewing and signing licenses for electronic resources on behalf of the Library.

Provides leadership management and strategic direction for the functional areas of Collections Cataloging Interlibrary Loan Systems and Scholarly Communication. This includes:

• encouraging teamwork full utilization of all existing systems and exploration of emerging technologies and web development

• serving as an advocate for the library and university by participating in local regional and national professional events including committees and professional development activities

• overseeing Library-wide efforts regarding physical collections and space utilization

• overseeing the development management and preservation of the librarys collections and related systems with a continued focus on enabling and enhancing the discovery of these collections which support the teaching learning and research activities of students and faculty

• guiding the development and application of analytical methods to assess and describe trends in collections expenditures and use

• coordinating the lifecycle of library resources from the point of acquisition through to discovery and use and working across the library to improve workflows and enhance user experience

• providing oversight and strategic direction for scholarly communication

• possessing the ability to communicate well about budget and technical services priorities

• developing and implementing library policies and procedures

• establishing priorities for departmental projects and workflow.

Supervises and supports staff. This includes:

• recruiting hiring and training

• coaching and mentoring as appropriate

• meeting with all direct reports individually and with ones department/unit on a regular basis

• overseeing the flow and quality of work

• communicating effectively with staff concerning department/unit and library-wide matters

• evaluating performance.

Participates in the Librarys Alma/Primo Committee and Collection Development and Management Committee (CDMC) as an advisor and ex-officio member.

Participates in the growth development and professional work of the Library. This includes:

• embodying the mission and values of the Library and the University in our everyday work life

• communicating effectively with supervisor concerning pertinent Library and/or University matters

• assisting in the discussion and formulation of policies and procedures

• keeping current with developments in job responsibilities

• acting as a responsible participant in staff committee and/or task force meetings

• attending and participating in Library and University events

• monitoring developments in librarianship through attendance at meetings and workshops membership in professional associations and the reading of professional literature

promoting and communicating the value of the Library to the community.

Work Schedule: 12-month role

Employee Type: Exempt (salaried)

Applicable to all positions:

Performs such other duties responsibilities and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

Category:

Performs such other duties responsibilities and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

*Disclaimer

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities activities and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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