Overview
The Library Director is the primary librarian for Sterling College’s Brown Library. The Director manages the library collections, oversees the library facility, and supervises student Library Assistants in the Work Program. The Library Director reports to the Dean of Academics.
This position is a part-time role (0.5 FTE), with specific working hours flexible and negotiable but required to meet the needs of the college. Start date is as soon as possible.
Position Responsibilities
- Collection Development: Evaluate, purchase, and catalog print and digital resources, accepting recommendations and requests from faculty and students.
- Systems Management: Manage Koha, an integrated library system, and EZproxy, a web proxy server. Work with CLOVER, the statewide interlibrary loan system. Contribute to updates of the library’s website.
- Budget: Prepare and manage an annual library budget.
- Reports & Evaluation: Submit an annual report for the library. Analyze statistics and database usage reports.
- Services: Assist and instruct library patrons in accessing and using print and electronic resources, and library equipment. Support circulation services and provide interlibrary loan for additional books and articles.
- Library & Research Instruction: Conduct library orientations for new students and faculty and support use of library resources by classes upon request. Work individually with students and faculty on research needs.
- DEI Culture: Support the advancement of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts at the library, making positive contributions to a culture of inclusion and respect.
- Work Program: Participate in the Work College program as a supervisor of 2 to 3 Library Assistant students.
- Committees & Councils: Participate in Faculty Council as an ex officio member, and other faculty teams, committees, and task forces as necessary.
- Professional Development: Maintain relevant and current knowledge of library best practices through professional development and attendance at conferences and workshops. Participate in organizations such as the Vermont Consortium of Academic Libraries (VCAL) and the Vermont Library Association (VLA). Attend required college-wide professional development.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in either Library Science/Information Science, or in a subject relating to Sterling College’s curriculum,
- Previous experience in librarianship and commitment to pursuing professional development in library studies and information science.
- Commitment to the Sterling mission of ecological thinking and action
- Demonstrated commitment to pedagogy that integrates multicultural perspectives in the curriculum and promotes inclusion in the classroom
- Strong IT skills and experience with the use of digital resources to support student learning
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills, including financial and statistical record-keeping techniques
Preferred Qualifications
- MLS in Library Science or related field
- Experience with Koha, Interlibrary Loan, and other integrated library systems
- Experience with adoption of new technologies to support greater access to library resources and other learning assets.
What We Offer:
This is a half-time, exempt, at-will position, with a projected annual salary of $24,000 – $26,000, based on experience. Benefits include:
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation days (0-3 years of service -14 days, 3+ year of service – 21 days)
- Paid holidays
- Parental leave
- Paid bereavement
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Basic term life Insurance
- Long-term disability Insurance
- Travel accident insurance
- Retirement contribution
- Eligibility for tuition-free course enrollment based upon length of employment and space availability.
Application Process
The position will remain open until an appointment has been made, but application review will begin immediately. Candidates should send the following materials electronically: cover letter, résumé, and contact information for three references familiar with your work and capabilities associated with this position. References will not be contacted without candidate permission. The finalist must be willing to submit a driving record and criminal pre-employment screening.
Application materials should be addressed to the Hiring Committee and emailed as a single PDF file to: employment@sterlingcollege.edu
Sterling College is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, national origin or sex in violation of Title VII. Sterling College prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.
– Posted 8/14/24