Library Director

Company: Delaware College of Art and Design
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

The Library Director is responsible for maintaining and growing the College's collection as well as planning and directing all information literacy initiatives, library policies, and operations. The Library Director works collaboratively with faculty and staff. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Collection Management

• Works with the Dean, faculty and various committees to develop short and long-range plans for the Thronson library collection and its physical facility to ensure resource needs are being met
• Works with the Dean to develop and provide Information Literacy instruction for students, staff and
• Collaborates with the Liberal Arts Area Coordinator to promote the use of the Writer's Studio
• Maintain strong relationships with DCAD faculty to ensure that resource needs are being met, including attending Faculty meetings when
• Oversees all aspects of cataloging and collection
• Makes decisions as to gifts and interacts with library donors. Administration
  • Maintain a student-centered learning environment through excellent customer service and innovative responses to information literacy
  • Maintains the library website and integration of resources within the school's Learning Management
  • Oversees purchasing of equipment, software and supplies for the
  • Manages the library's serials and digital
  • Manages InterLibrary
  • Develops and manages the library's annual
  • Stays familiar with the College's curriculum, developments in the art and design world, and with information science and technology to ensure quality
  • Selects and supervises College work study
  • Maintains and analyzes statistical reports as part of the library's assessment plan and departmental goals in support of the College's
  • Communicates goals and needs of the library to stakeholders at Required Qualifications
    • Master's degree in library or information science.
    • A minimum of three years of academic library experience.
    • A strong background in art reference, technical services processing, collection management, and information technology. Desired Qualifications
      • An undergraduate degree in art or design is highly desirable.
      • Experience developing innovative programs to respond to student and faculty needs.
      • Experience designing and presenting a curriculum of Information Literacy.
      • Demonstrated organizational and customer services skills.
      • The ability to work independently and in groups.
      • The ability to plan and implement new initiatives, and a strong commitment to the value of an arts education. Applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter, resume/CV and contact information for 3 professional references to searchcommittee@dcad.edu . ABOUT DCAD The Delaware College of Art and Design is located at 600 North Market Street in Wilmington, Delaware. Established in 1997 in a joint venture with Pratt Institute and the Corcoran, the College's mission is to empower emerging creatives to take artistic risks and engage with inclusive and diverse communities. Our vision is to become a nationally recognized powerhouse of creativity, education, inspiration, and engagement. We offer associate degrees in five majors: Animation, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, and Photography and, to date, have over 1000 alumni. The College's values statement identifies four core values: Dedication, Creativity, Accomplishment, Diversity. We value our entire community's contributions and respect the ways that differences in culture, experience, abilities, and background enrich the college environment. Full-time employees enjoy a generous benefits plan that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. Vacation, personal, and sick time are also provided. DCAD is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all educational activities, admissions, scholarship and loan programs, and employment. Discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical disability, marital status, veteran status, or other protected status is prohibited at the Delaware College of Art Design. Acts of discrimination that limit or deny access to the educational process and create a hostile environment are not consistent with Delaware College of Art and Design's philosophy or mission. EEO/AAE Monday-Friday 8AM-9PM Saturday-Sunday 9AM-4PM p 302.622.8000 f 302.622.8870 Copyright 2021 DCAD. All rights reserved.

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