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The Delaware College of Art and Design seeks a
Library Director responsible for planning and directing of all library policies
and operations. The Delaware College of Art and Design, a creative partnership
of Pratt Institute and the Corcoran College of Art and Design, is located in
Duties:
The Library Director works with faculty, the
Director/Dean of the College, and various committees to develop short and
long-range goals as well as assessment measures for the library collection and
its physical facility.
The Library Director also works with faculty and
staff to develop an appropriate and useful collection responsive to the needs
of the faculty, the students, and the curriculum. Additional responsibilities
include: overseeing all collection purchasing and processing, making decisions
as to gifts; developing the annual library budget; maintaining effective
information services for students and faculty, including orientation/workshops,
bibliographies, and reference services; establishing library hours and policies
based on input from the advisory committee, overseeing purchasing of equipment
and supplies for the library, interacting with donors wishing to make gifts to the
library in a timely fashion; preparing statistical reports on various pertinent
library activities; maintaining library webpage; and selecting and supervising
other library staff with the approval of the Director/Dean of the College.
The Library Director must also stay familiar with the
College's curriculum, developments in the art and design world, and with
information science and technology to insure up-to-date services in the
library.
Requirements:
Requires an MLS degree; a second master's degree, or
undergraduate degree in art history or studio art is highly desirable. A
minimum of three years of library administration is required, along with a
strong background in art reference, technical services processing, collection
development, and information technology.
To apply:
Send a letter of application and resume to:
Debbie Booth
Director of Finance and
Operations