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Vacancy #: S_09_1932 Job Title: Head Librarian Position #: 3536 Grade: L Location: Rockville Area of Interest: Administrator/Director/Manager Online Position Listing: https://montgomerycollege.recruitmax.com/ENG/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=jobprofile&szOrderID=1932 <https://montgomerycollege.recruitmax.com/ENG/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=jobprofile&szOrderID=1932> Job Vacancy Description: The Office of Information Technology, Library unit has a need for a full-time Head Librarian (Reference), position #3536 to work scheduled hours that include Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., must be flexible to adjust schedule if necessary. Non-Bargaining. Participation in a retirement plan is a condition of employment. Starting salary is $61,547 - $83,096 per year. Online applications must be received by 12 Noon, Monday, April 27, 2009. To be considered for this position, you must apply online and complete an assessment. Failure to complete this assessment will automatically result in your elimination from consideration for this position. Job Summary: Directs and manages daily operations of the Rockville Campus Library, as well as, all aspects of the Library’s facilities to ensure availability of and access to its resources and services that support the College’s instructional mission. Directly supervises and evaluates the performance of all librarians and the Library Assistant Supervisor (who directly supervises and evaluates the Library Assistants) for a total of 20 staff positions working in the Library. Oversees the provision of reference services, collection development, library instruction programs and other user services to students, faculty, staff and the college community at large, to facilitate information literacy and student success. Manages and oversees all aspects of IT-related library needs, including the use of the IT Training Rooms. Provides input to budget requests and allocations and oversees the expenditures as allocated. Serves as a team member on library leadership committees to address issues from a collegewide perspective and to participate in strategic planning. Directs and manages the Archives Services Collegewide. May provide leadership to a Collegewide committee. Education & Training: Position requires an MLS/MLIS/MSLS from an ALA accredited institution. As a condition of employment, an official transcript of degree is required at the time of employment. Qualifications: Must have excellent analytical, organizational, management and leadership skills; excellent interpersonal, coaching, supervisory and team building skills, as well as, public relations skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills; and be able to demonstrate creativity in problem solving. Must be able to work in a collaborative group structure and have the ability to plan projects and work activities. The position requires knowledge of and experience in academic library practices and procedures, including instructional and information technologies. In addition, the individual must be aware of trends in academic libraries and the use of Web-authoring and multimedia tools such as XHTML or Dreamweaver, LibGuides, and Camtasia. Experience: Position requires a minimum of three years of successful library management and supervisory experience; academic library management is preferred. Experience with Mariner or project management software is desired. Experience in managing collegewide archives services is preferred. Knowledge of or experience in the use of Web-authoring and multimedia tools is desired. Experience in renovation activities is desired. Experience working in a multi-cultural environment, with ESOL and developmental students is highly desired. Experience with reporting tools such as MS Access or SQL is preferred. Academic library experience is desirable. Note: This recruitment effort can take 6-12 weeks (from the deadline date) to fill. Tobacco-Free Workplace Montgomery College is an academic institution that is committed to equal opportunity and fostering a diverse academic community among its student body, faculty, and staff