POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Library Services plays a pivotal role in managing our predominantly digital library resources and services for students, faculty, and staff. This position is critical in overseeing the library's digital systems, databases, and online collections while maintaining our minimal physical holdings. The Director ensures seamless access to electronic resources, develops digital service policies, and spearheads strategic planning to optimize online usage and engagement. They manage vendor relationships, digital subscriptions, and interlibrary loan partnerships to maximize access to scholarly resources beyond our collections. Moreover, the position oversees the budget, supervises a small library team, ensures compliance, and facilitates data reporting. This position is critical in advancing CTX's vision and mission by providing relevant digital systems and resources that empower students to excel in their academic pursuits.
POSITION FUNCTIONS
Leadership and Management:
- Assume a leadership role within the library, providing exceptional service and maintaining high operational standards while promoting digital services.
- Oversee the library's budget, allocate resources effectively, and process invoices promptly.
- Supervise and mentor our small library staff, fostering a collaborative work environment and ensuring professional development opportunities.
- Develop and implement applicable policies to enhance user experience and streamline operations.
- Lead strategic planning initiatives for digital usage, incorporating emerging technologies and trends to improve library services.
- Proactively engage with faculty to identify, evaluate, and implement library resources that enhance teaching and learning effectiveness.
Compliance and Reporting:
- Ensure legal and accreditation compliance of library services and digital resources.
- Facilitate data reporting processes to track digital library usage, analyze trends, and inform decision-making.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to address compliance issues and implement necessary changes.
Digital Services:
- Oversee the smooth functioning of all digital operations within the library, including online catalog maintenance, database management, access to electronic resources, and website maintenance.
- Troubleshoot technical issues and collaborate with the Personal Support Center or applicable vendor to resolve system-related problems promptly.
- Stay updated on advancements in library automation and information technology to optimize digital services.
- Manage discovery services, including assistance with research, interlibrary loan requests, and database access.
- Oversee the cataloging and processing of library materials to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
- Maintain and update the library's automated systems to ensure relevancy to the University’s needs.
Other duties as assigned or needed.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) (or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited program.
- At least five years of administrative experience in a library.
- Proven experience in library management, with a focus on technical services and automation.
- Knowledge of relevant laws, accreditation standards, and best practices in library and digital services.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead sideways to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to addressing technical issues and implementing solutions.
- A visionary mindset with the ability to align library services with the university's vision and mission.
- Ability to articulate and model the Concordia University Texas (CTX) mission, vision and values.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. and push up to 50 lbs.
- On occasion, requires non-traditional work hours during peak times including evenings and weekends, and/or may be asked to represent CTX at campus-wide events, e.g. commencement.
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to perform this job.
Commitment to the Concordia Mission
Concordia University Texas is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Concordia University Texas empowers students of all backgrounds to lead lives of critical thought, compassionate action and courageous leadership. As a liberal arts university, Concordia develops the mind, heart, soul, and body, preparing leaders for lives of service. As a private, faith-based university, employees must be supportive of our mission. We actively seek candidates who have professional skills, experience, and willingness to strengthen campus diversity, equity, and inclusion in support of our mission as an institution and our strategic plan. To the extent allowed by law, we reserve the right to give preference in employment based upon religion. Concordia does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other basis protected by law.