Associate Library Director - School of VISUAL Arts, New York, NY

Job Title: Associate Library Director
Department: Library
Reports To: Library Director

Position Overview: Assists Library Director in management, supervision, and administration to provide quality library services to the SVA community.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Serves as the first line manager and supervisor for daily library operations

·         Manages the library when the Director is absent

·         Assists in planning, implementing and evaluating library goals and objectives

·         Supervises 2 professional librarians and 2 circulation managers

·         Participates in reference service at the public reference desk and via email, chat

·         Conducts general and specialized library instruction classes

·         Contributes to library acquisitions

·         Participates in the library liaison initiative

·         Works with library director to establish ongoing weeding program

·         Oversees library donations including policy and procedures

·         Responsible for statistical reports, assessment and other data compilation as needed

·         Assists in the preparation of the library's annual operating budget

·         Provides leadership in working relationships and communication, ensuring high productivity and quality public service; encourages initiative and creativity

·         Plans, organizes, and implements special projects as needed or determined by the Director

·         Participates in professional activities and maintains current knowledge of developments and trends in the field especially those involved with art & design, and academic librarianship, at both the local and national level

Qualifications:

·         MLS degree from an ALA-accredited institution

·         Strong background in the history of art and design preferred

·         Three years supervisory experience of professional librarians and other library staff

·         Three years reference experience in an academic, public or special library setting

·         Experience with formalized library instruction or teaching

·         Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

·         Leadership ability

·         Excellent judgment and problem solving skills

·         Must be highly professional, responsible, and respectful of confidentiality and privacy issues

·         Experience with budget preparation and statistical reports

 

The School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York City is an established leader and innovator in the education of artists. From its inception in 1947, the College has instituted numerous educational innovations, including the selection of professionals working in the arts and art-related fields as instructors. SVA provides an environment that nurtures creativity, inventiveness and experimentation, enabling students to develop a strong sense of identity and a clear direction of purpose.

Find out what it's like to work at SVA. Visit www.sva.edu/workingatsva.

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The School of Visual Arts is an equal opportunity employer.