Senior Librarian

Summary:  Plans for long-range library growth and administers and directs daily library operations by performing the following duties.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

 

? Interprets, implements, and recommends library policies and procedures.

? Uses established professional standards, policies and technology to improve access to academic content, and deepen the content available to the University community, both on-campus and online.

? Provides advice and consultation to library personnel and management concerning the collection development policy and long-range planning.

? Develops programs and policies that integrate library resources and information literacy into the curriculum, whether it is ground-based or online.

? Expands access to more specialized resources for University faculty scholarly development.

? Conducts reference interviews with patrons to address special research needs.

? Administers the budget, develops new funding sources, and supervises grant writing.

? Prepares budget, program, annual, and special reports for management.

? Conducts public relations programs to increase student and faculty awareness and support of library programs and services.

? Participates in professional conferences and workshops to keep informed of changes in the library field.

? Plans and implements new information technologies to meet changing needs.

? Assists in reference, cataloging, and acquisitions work as necessary.

? Other duties as assigned.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises a team of employees in the Library. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

 

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

? Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.

? Integrity and Ethics - Consistently demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior congruent with Christian values in all transactions and relationships; Adheres to the regulatory and legal environment of higher education; Is openly accountable for actions, decisions and outcomes; Contributes to sustained profitability by establishing realistic goals and effectively managing resources; A commitment to Christian ideals, philosophy, and direction of the University as stated through its mission and vision, integrating faith into his or her discipline..

? Student-oriented - Interacts cooperatively and constructively with all constituents; Exhibits the highest standards of dedication and commitment to quality service to meet or exceed student requirements; Consistently conveys a positive attitude toward constituents; Demonstrates continual focus on student-centered learning and retention and learner needs.

 

 

 

 

? Communication - Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication; Communicates vertically and horizontally throughout the organization; Listens to others to ensure understanding; Contributes meaningful information during meetings.

? Action-Oriented - Relates expectations to overall mission and vision of GCU; Displays and encourages a sense of commitment to meeting deadlines and achieving results; Devotes resources to "what is important now"; Consistently drives for results and meets deadlines.

? Self-Leadership - Assumes responsibility for understanding the business and the individual and departmental roles in supporting the business; takes responsibility for actions of self and others, including direct report employees; Gains respect of others while respecting others and treating everyone fairly; Demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement of quality, processes, self and others; Effectively copes with change and is comfortable working with uncertainty.

? Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

? Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

? Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

? Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust; Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.

? Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.

? Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.

? Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.

? Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.

? Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Contributes to profits and revenue; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Conserves organizational resources.

? Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.

? Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

? Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

? Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

 

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

? Education and/or Experience: Minimum of a Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution or equivalent. Doctorate degree preferred.  Experienced in online educational settings.

? Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.  Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.  Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

 

 

 

 

? Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

? Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

? Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None

 

Other Skills and Abilities: Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible management experience in an academic library. Experience with acquisition and management of electronic resources.

 

Other Qualifications: Experience in online and on-ground library management and content development.  

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.