Director of Library and Learning Services

Department: Center for Teaching Learning

Location: Wellesley Hills/Framingham

MassBay fosters educational excellence and academic success to prepare students for local and global citizenship, to promote their personal growth, to meet critical workforce demands of communities, and to contribute to the region's economic development.

Massachusetts Bay Community College is served by a cadre of employees of varied backgrounds and experiences. We invite all individuals to consider joining our community.

Located in Greater Boston, MassBay is a comprehensive, open-access community college, offering associate degrees and certificate programs on three campuses in Wellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland, Massachusetts.

Position Summary:

The ideal candidate will join a vibrant educational community, and have a desire and ability to serve a population of students with various needs and backgrounds.

The Director is responsible for providing leadership and supervision of all operations and programs of the Library and Learning Services on all campuses. This position is accountable for the development of services, activities, and personnel of the department.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Responsible for the overall operation of the Library; works with the Dean of Teaching and Learning, Library staff and appropriate personnel to develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures which will govern the activities of the Library;
• Supervise all Library staff. Recruit, select, evaluate, and provide training and professional development opportunities for Library personnel;
• Work with Library staff and other appropriate college staff to develop long-range plans, cost projections, and staffing needs for the delivery of Library services;
• Maintain and analyze data on Library services and resources to support planning and continuous improvement;
• Prepare budget requests and supervise expenditures for all print, non-print, and electronic resources, supplies, and equipment under the aegis of the Library;
• Responsible for ensuring the quality, relevance, and appropriate balance of Library collections and resources to support the educational mission of the College;
• Direct the evaluation, maintenance, and enhancement of electronic resources and library technologies;
• Provide leadership and oversight for Open Educational Resources (OER) and Affordable Educational Resources (AER) initiatives, including monitoring adoption and use across the curriculum, coordinating institutional and statewide reporting requirements in collaboration with Institutional Research, promoting faculty use of affordable course materials, and supervising related programs and services;
• Work with Library staff and faculty to develop, implement, and integrate information literacy, digital literacy, and related learning initiatives into the curriculum;
• Oversee effective circulation, reference and library instruction services;
• Supervise the activities necessary for a smoothly operating technical services (cataloging) department;
• Oversee the development and implementation of consortium activities, such as Fenway Library Organization (FLO), Higher Education Libraries of Massachusetts (HELM), Massachusetts Council of Chief Librarians of Public Institutions of Higher Education (MCCLPHEI) and the Massachusetts Library System (MLS);
• Work with Library staff and appropriate faculty and staff to develop cooperative educational and training projects;
• Develop, propose, and administer grants related to the provision of Library services;
• Work with Library staff to develop and implement outreach activities to the college community regarding Library services and to gather input for development of future services and resources;
• Work collaboratively with the Center for Teaching and Learning, the Academic Achievement Center, and other college departments to develop and coordinate services, resources, and initiatives that support teaching, learning, and student success;
• Serve on College committees; participate in professional development activities for the purpose of improving Library services and initiatives;
• Prepare reports as required, including an annual report;
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

This list is not to be considered all-inclusive. A supervisor may assign other duties as required to meet the needs and foster the mission of the College.

All employees of MassBay are expected to work collegially and collaboratively within a community that values and celebrates diversity.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program;
• Three to five years of professional experience in an academic library or similar educational environment;
• Three to five years of supervisory experience, including supervision of professional and support staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Equal Opportunity;
• Experience working in a community college or similar environment;
• Demonstrated commitment to working with students in need;
• Experience working with library consortia, state systems, or regional higher education networks to support resource sharing, collaboration, and strategic initiatives;
• Experience leading or supporting Open Educational Resources (OER) and Affordable Educational Resources (AER) initiatives;
• Experience with electronic resources, library technologies, and digital collections,

Additional Information:


Salary Range: $102,000 - $112,000

As a Massachusetts State Employee, you are offered an outstanding suite of benefits adding value to your salary.

• Array of choices for health insurance plans to meet individual/ family needs
• Affordable Dental Insurance and vision discount program
• 12 paid State/ Federal holidays
• Generous sick, vacation, and personal time
• Flexible Spending Plans to reduce your taxable income
• Low-cost basic and optional life insurance
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan, providing a fixed, pre-established benefit for employees at retirement
• Thinking to save more money towards retirement: consider Deferred Compensation plans i.e., 457(b) or 403(b).
• Tuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Eligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Free gym and parking on campus

Need more info: https://www.massbay.edu/employment/benefits

Position Type: Non Unit Professional

Application Deadline: November 20, or thereafter until filled.

To Apply: Please include a letter of interest and resume with your online application.

Staff

Hiring is subject to state appropriation funding.

Final candidates are required to provide sealed transcripts and/or certifications.

Hiring is contingent upon a successful CORI clearance.

Massachusetts Bay Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights..