St. Petersburg College

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:  Program Director, Head Librarian for Acquisitions and Administrative Services

DEPARTMENT: Academic & Student Affairs SITE: Various

SALARY SCHEDULE: A&P - GRADE: C

BASIC FUNCTION:

Provides leadership for the acquisition, licensing and access systems for library materials in all formats, including monographs, serials, multimedia and electronic resources as well as oversight of the technical services unit. This position reports to the Director of Libraries and is a member of the Director’s Council, the libraries’ administrative team. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Supervise and provide training for staff employees

  • Assume a lead role in allocation, recommendation and regular monitoring of multiple materials budgets

  • Oversee acquisition, licensing and access systems for library materials in all formats

  • Oversee technical services including copy, original and serials cataloging

  • Assume a lead role in acquiring electronic resources, license negotiation and compliance, and access issues

  • Develop priorities and analyze workflow to improve services

  • Lead process for gathering and analyzing usage data for subscription databases and electronic journals

  • Work in close collaboration with liaison librarians and library administrative unit to plan and shape services and collections

  • Coordinate and manage the data collection and reporting of information and statistics to internal and external agencies

  • Communicate with vendors and publishers on a regular basis, often to resolve accounting related issues

  • Work closely with the Director on planning, policymaking and assessment for the Libraries and associated reporting documents

  • Represent the Director at college-wide, regional and state committee meetings

  • Participate on college-wide library committees and projects

  • Work with related college departments including purchasing and accounts payable

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Masters Degree in Library Information Science from an ALA accredited institution.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

5 or more years demonstrated successful managerial and supervisory experience equivalent to at least a department head level with the ability to motivate and lead staff through organizational change. 

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Extensive knowledge of current practices, issues and trends in technical services, acquisitions, licensing and managing access to resources. Advanced knowledge of acquisitions, serials and cataloging modules in Aleph (Ex Libris) library management system. Knowledge of current and emerging technologies and ability to apply these technologies to a diverse range of library applications.  Demonstrated leadership ability, analytical skills, computer software proficiency, creative and innovative problem-solving abilities.  Superior written and oral communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.  Strong project management, accounting and financial management skills.  Strong negotiation skills and ability to work with a broad range of vendors and consortia.  Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and collegially in a rapidly changing environment across a geographically diverse institution.  Strong commitment to service excellence.  Demonstrated commitment to the profession through active membership in professional organizations.  Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development.                                                                                                                                                                    

 

Written:11/2007