Position Opportunity: Director of Library and Information Science, Trine University

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Summary

The Director of Library and Information Services at Trine University leads efforts to design and implement the vision and direction for student-centered service and resource delivery at the Angola campus. The Director of Library and Information Services provides strategic and long-range planning, policy development, fiscal management, personnel supervision, and the establishment of internal and external partnerships.

Essential

Duties and Other Responsibilities:

• Serves as the head of Library and Information Services (LIS) and is responsible for the direction and administration of all Information Services activities at the Angola campus.
• Provides leadership in creating a vision, development, and implementation of a viable strategic plan for LIS that aligns with the larger vision for Student Success.
• Develops, implements, reviews, and updates policies and procedures.
• Prepares and effectively manages budgets and anticipates future needs.
• Provides leadership in the direction of the physical space.
• Adheres to accreditation standards and participates in document preparation and accreditation site visits.
• Maintains awareness of emerging technologies and service trends.
• Oversees and evaluates research support services and resources.
• Designs, implements, and evaluates innovative outreach programs and services to achieve Student Success objectives.
• Collaborates with faculty in the planning, development, and delivery of curricula related to information literacy, access, and management.
• Identifies grant opportunities and works with staff to prepare proposals related to programs and operations.
• Emphasizes and expands the use of Open Educational Resources.
• Represents Trine University on PALNI committees.
• Leads marketing, promotion, and admissions-related events of Library services, resources, and programs.
• Participates in professional organizations for the purpose of continuing education, outreach, information sharing, and networking.
• Prepares reports and presentations as needed.
• Functions as liaison to Trine University education centers and the College of Graduate and Professional Studies for Library and digital resource needs.
• Supervises and manages Angola campus LIS employees, handling all aspects of employee development.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Student Success.