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Job Description

Under the direction of the Dean of University Libraries, provides oversight to the Rickett Library and guides the development of supervised personnel.

Position is located on-site at the Fort Worth campus. Holiday, evening and/or weekend duties are required. Schedule is determined based on hours of operation and peer availability.

Responsibilities

• 40% Primary responsibility for planning, coordination, and administration of the Rickett Library, including the service units and operations of the library. Duties include, but are not limited to:

  Coordinates with the Vice President of External Operations & Dean of Fort worth and the Dean of University Libraries to ensure operation, services, and resources meet the needs of Tarleton Fort Worth.

  Monitors, directs, and evaluates the work of Rickett personnel (professional and paraprofessional staff) to ensure quality, adherence to policies and procedures, accuracy and productivity, and a collaborative working environment.

  Maintains communication with all library staff to facilitate the work of the library and ensure library staff are informed of library activities and initiatives.

  Works with direct reports to coordinate recruitment, hiring, orientation, training, supervision, and evaluation of staff.

  Establishes and evaluates workflow patterns in the creation of appropriate service policies and procedures that adhere to professional standards and best practices. Documents policies and procedures for processes and services.

  Collaborates with the Dean of University Libraries and library leadership in the development and execution of strategic plans to ensure that library services support established missions and initiatives including budgeting.

  Guides the strategic planning of short- and long-range goals for the Rickett Library.

  Makes budget recommendations and monitors expenditure for the Rickett Library.

  Ensures the timely compilation and analysis of statistics for required reports and other documents as requested.

  Maintains knowledge of current and emerging trends in user and public services, outreach, library technologies, and research tools and resources.

• 30% Programming & Outreach: Responsible for programming and outreach primarily to the Rickett communities.

  Responsible for developing and implementing outreach activities which promote library resources and services which can include but are not limited to presentations, events, publications, exhibits and displays. Maintains accurate data for reporting.

  Organizes events/programs which advocate library resources and services and communicates with library staff, campus divisions, and departments promoting those events/programs.

  Leads the team in designing publications, print and electronic, which promote library services and resources working with peers to create and sustain a unified message.

  Represents the library at student orientations and other campus events.

• 30% Professional Librarian: Serve the community using expertise in reference, instruction, liaison, and professional duties.

  Reference

  Provide reference services through various communication methods to on- campus and off-campus students and faculty and keep accurate counts.

  Develops and delivers necessary training for traditional and new reference services.

  Staff Reference services as assigned.

  Provide point-of-use instruction and assistance to individuals or groups as needed.

  Instruction

  Actively solicit, create and teach library instruction to support the university’s curriculum and students in both traditional and online formats.

  Provide both general and subject-specific bibliographic instruction to classes as requested by faculty members which teach information literacy skills via embedded sessions, bibliographic sessions, video creation and instruction as necessary for student and faculty development.

  Prepare instructional materials for classes and other groups as needed including but not limited to videos, LibGuides, pathfinders, and programming.

  Subject Liaison

  Serves as liaison to one or more academic departments, working with faculty to meet their information needs and the needs of their students.

  Work with assigned departments and coworkers to enhance the library’s collections and act as a point of contact for services.

  Collection development for reference, serials, and all academic areas of Rickett Library including evaluation, selection, and weeding.

  Professional

  Recommends policy and procedure changes as it deals with the library, instruction, reference, liaising, and services.

  Actively develop and implement ideas for the promotion of the library to the university community including but not limited to programs, activities, and services.

  Work within teams and departments to recommend and assess new programs, policies, procedures, and services.

  Assists in covering library service points as needed.

  Attends professional meetings and remain abreast of relevant current developments in the field

  Positively represents Tarleton State University in professional, community, and state organizations.

  Maintains professional demeanor and appearance in representing the Library and the University.

  Serve on university committees.

  Attend meetings of faculty/staff.

  Maintains “open door” to internal and external customers.

  Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information science or international equivalent required

• Four years of experience in college or university library; including two years of experience working as a librarian

Preferred qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience supervising preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

• Knowledge of automated library systems.

• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, presentation, and research skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Ability to work independently, as a team member, and as a team leader.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Salary Range:

The target base annual salary range is $59, to $78, and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:

• Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!

• Masters Educational Assistance – is designed to invest in and assist employees further their knowledge, skills, and job effectiveness through % of eligible tuition and fees being paid on enrollment. Click link for additional guidelines and details!

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning

• Fully covered employee health insurance

  Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees’ insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave

Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!

• Paid sick leave

• Holiday pay

• Vacation

• Longevity pay

• Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!

Other

• Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!

  Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.

• Employee Wellness Release Time

• Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

• and other Tarleton Discounts

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include:

• Completed online application

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.