ACRL Assessment Discussion Group

Prince George's Community College is currently seeking a collaborative, creative, and innovative future-focused leader for the position of Director of the Library and Learning Resources.

Assumes administrative responsibility for the operation of the College's Library and Learning Resources (LLR), consisting of the Library, English Lab, Mathematics Learning Center, and the Tutoring and Writing Centers, in support of the needs of credit and continuing education students. Leads in the exploration and adoption of innovations in library and tutoring services and in new methods of resource and service delivery. Leads efforts to inspire and encourage participation by departments and recruit faculty to develop, adopt, and/or assess open educational resources. Establishes appropriate liaison relationships with internal and external partners. Guides LLR participation in the strategic planning process. Develops and manages human, programmatic, and fiscal resources in support of the missions of LLR and the College.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Master's Degree in Library/Information Science, or equivalent, from an ALA-accredited program. 
• Minimum of three years of progressive management and supervisory knowledge and experience. 
• Minimum of five years of supervisory experience in an academic library, preferably at a community college. 
• Experience managing large projects, including documented grant experience. 
• Experience in outreach and collaboration regarding open education, open textbooks, open access, copyright, and intellectual property with faculty and students. 
• Experience with evaluating an Intergraded Library System/library management system (ILS/LMS), and working with vendors through the procurement process. 
• Training or experience in instructional design principles, pedagogy, curriculum development, assessment, teaching with technology, and learning management systems. 
• Experience with developing strategic plans and maintaining budgets.

Criteria:

• Knowledge of the philosophy and techniques of the college library and tutoring services. 
• Knowledge of college library materials and resources. 
• Knowledge of issues in open education, open textbooks, open access, copyright, and intellectual property. 
• Knowledge of instructional and/or curriculum design in higher educational settings and implications for online teaching. 
• Knowledge of the challenges facing the library field in the 21st century. 
• Skilled in creating and implementing college library programs and services. 
• Ability to think analytically and to develop new or revised systems, procedures, and work flow. 
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment. 
• Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and present ideas clearly and concisely in written and oral form. 
• Ability to make administrative decisions, interpret policies, and supervise staff. 
• Ability to motivate, establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, faculty, administrators, and other community agencies and the public. 
• Ability to coordinate the work of diverse people in multiple departments with differing personalities. 
• Ability to articulate a vision to move the Library forward. 
• Ability to lead, motivate, and support teams to work collaboratively. 
• Ability to work with diverse college units and external partners. 
• Ability to understand barriers presented to students, including issues of functional, media, information, and technological literacy.

To apply for this position go to  https://pgcc.peopleadmin.com/hr/postings/9011