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Director of Libraries, College for Creative Studies- Detroit, MI

Position Description
Reporting to the Provost, the Director of Libraries manages all aspects of library operations and assumes a leadership role in determining library policy, and long-range library planning. The Director is a member of the Provost’s Academic Support Group

Position Accountabilities and Essential Functions

·         Supervise acquisitions, cataloging, circulation, visual resources, library use, and information literacy;

·         Develop and administer library functions, programs, processes, marketing, and instructional services;

·         Develop, train, and supervise all full-time and part-time library staff and student assistants;

·         Develop and manage library budget, including negotiating vendor agreements;

·         Monitor, oversee and maintain the Integrated Library System and Libguides;

·         Provide research and assessment data, including statistics and user surveys, to evaluate library services and instructional technologies;

·         Serve as ex-officio to the Library Committee;

·         Perform additional duties as assigned by the Provost

Qualifications and Experience
Required Qualifications

·         Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution;

·         Five years experience in an academic library or learning resources center, with two years in a supervisory capacity;

·         Knowledge of library automation, cataloging, collection development, reference, information technology, and library architecture and design;

·         Background in art or design preferred;

·         Strong interpersonal, communication, and supervisory skills;

·         Knowledge of and experience with library automation (KOHA) and information technology, including on-line databases;

·         Ability to work in collaboration with campus technology services; environment; and

·         Willingness to work in an academic environment.

About CCS
College for Creative Studies is a nonprofit institution; it is one of the leading art and design colleges in the world. CCS is ranked by LinkedIn as a top three design school in the US and the best in the Midwest, based on alumni success. CCS has state-of-the-art facilities to support the complete range of creative production, from traditional art forms such as painting, glassblowing, foundry, and printmaking, to the most contemporary systems, including the latest digital imaging technology and extensive rapid prototyping output tools. The College currently enrolls more than 1,400 undergraduate and graduate students. It offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts in eleven majors and it also offers the Master of Fine Arts degree in Color and Materials Design, Interaction Design, Interdisciplinary Design, and Transportation Design. These programs are based in a unique and dynamic interdisciplinary environment that provides students with the ideal educational setting. The success of our alumni validates the quality of our programs.

To apply
Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The search will close when a suitable candidate is hired. Interested candidates should submit the following in PDF format: Resume and a letter of application should be submitted to: [log in to unmask]

CCS website:  http://www.collegeforcreativestudies.edu/

The College for Creative Studies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.