Library Services Director jobs in Durham, NC

Library Services Director supervises, maintains, and enhances policies and procedures for a library. Oversees professional and support staff involved in cataloging, indexing, issuing books/materials, and keeping records of items on loan. Being a Library Services Director selects books and publications for purchase and subscribes to pertinent periodicals as allowed for by the given budget. Requires master's of library and information science from an ALA-accredited school. Additionally, Library Services Director typically reports to top management. The Library Services Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Library Services Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Assistant Director for Library Services
  • NC Central University
  • Durham, NC FULL_TIME
  • Posting Details
    Position Information

    Working Title Assistant Director for Library Services
    Position Number 611164
    Appointment Type Permanent - Full Time
    Tenure Track No
    FTE 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months
    If time limited, duration date
    Position Overview

    Primary Function of Organizational Unit
    The James E. Shepard Memorial Library of North Carolina Central University serves as the main academic library for the institution with a commitment to provide quality service to our students, faculty, staff and community. The library provides technology and resources in support of faculty and student teaching, learning, research and scholarship.
    Additionally, we engage in service to our profession.
    Primary Purpose of Position
    The Assistant Director for library Services will assist the Director of Library Services in the daily operations of the library and direct responsibility for the coordination among the leadership for several departments. The Assistant Director will support the Director in the planning and management of budgets, strategic planning, staff management and special projects. The position serves as the primary library administrator in the absence of the Director and represents the Director as assigned and requested.
    Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
    Demonstrated knowledge of all aspects of library operation including extensive knowledge of contemporary library practices trends and emerging technologies.
    Evidence of project or programmatic leadership and the ability to develop a vision for delivering library services.
    Strong analytical and decision making skills;
    Excellent communication skills: oral, written, listening and interpersonal.
    Excellent organization skills and sound judgment.
    Ability to work enthusiastically, constructively and collaboratively with others as well as independently.
    Successful mentoring skills that empower others to excel and work well as part of a team.
    Ability to interact and work collaboratively and effectively with diverse groups and to encourage an environment of mutual respect.
    Ability to resolve conflict, manage change and work effectively in an organization in which change is both necessary and constant.
    Experience in developing library policies, articulating share vision and providing leadership and direction towards achieving strategic goals.
    Minimum Education/Experience
    The minimum academic credential required for this non-tenure faculty position is a master's degree from an ALA accredited institution in the field of library and information science.
    A minimum of 3 -5 years of academic library experience in positions with progressive levels of responsibility; a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the responsibilities of this position may be considered in lieu of stated education and experience requirements.
    Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation
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    Equal Opportunity Employer
    North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
    Primary Responsibilities and Duties

    Function Supervision/Leadership
    Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.
    Assist the Library Director in the day-to day management of the library including evenings and weekends.
    Direct responsibility for the coordination among the leadership for several departments.
    Provide leadership and support the Library Director with personnel, budget, strategic planning, administrative matters and special projects.
    Take a leadership role in developing strong partnership with academic units.
    Function Administrative
    Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.
    1. Serves as the primary library administrator in the absence of the Director and represents the Director as assigned and or requested.
    2. Work closely with the Library Director and leadership team of the library to lead, inspire and create an innovative, customer- focused library for our current and future constituents.
    3. Work with the Director to establish strategic goals and objectives, determine enterprise wide activities and collaborations, and prepare administrative reports.
    4. Able to handle and maintain confidentiality.
    5. Mentor library faculty and staff.
    6. Represent the library on appropriate library, campus, local/ regional and national committees.
    7. Supervise library faculty, staff and student workers.
    8. Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
    Function Supervision/Leadership
    Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.
    1. Supervise and schedule orientation and training of all personnel within the library including faculty, staff and student workers and or volunteers.
    2. Ensure that all departmental manuals are updated and maintained.
    3. Assist & support the Director with the Friends of Library program.
    Posting Detail Information

    Posting Number EPA03149P
    Open Date 03/27/2024
    Date desired for closing or initial review 04/12/2024
    Close Date 04/15/2024
    Open Until Filled No
    Date Position Available 05/01/2024
    Special Instructions to Applicants

     

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Assistant Director for Library Services
  • North Carolina Central University
  • Durham, NC FULL_TIME
  • Posting Details Position Information Working Title Assistant Director for Library Services Position Number 611164 Appointment Type Permanent - Full Time Tenure Track No FTE 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 month...
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Director - Commercial Services (US, Remote)
  • Commercial Services (US, Remote) - the Association Careers
  • Durham, NC FULL_TIME
  • About the Role: This position is responsible for all aspects of membership, commercial product performance and pricing constructs, including strategy, analysis, and execution. As the Director of Comme...
  • 2 Days Ago
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Supervisory Immigration Services Officer (Field Office Director)
  • Citizenship and Immigration Services
  • Raleigh, NC FULL_TIME
  • This position is located in Field Operations Directorate, Office of Field Operations, District 21, Raleigh NC Field Office. As a Supervisory Immigration Services Officer (Field Office Director), you w...
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Director of Intensive In Home Services - Full-Time
  • Integrated Family Services, PLLC
  • Greenville, NC FULL_TIME
  • No Phone Calls Please. The Director of Intensive In Home Services is responsible for ensuring that intensive in home services are provided in strict adherence to service definitions and laws governing...
  • 20 Days Ago
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LIBRARY - PT NORTHERN LIBRARY
  • Wayne County
  • Goldsboro, NC FULL_TIME
  • Library Asst. Part Time, NON-EXEMPT Grade: 61 $15.30/hr WAYNE COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION for LIBRARY DEPARTMENT GENERAL WORK FUNCTIONS Paraprofessional work in a branch or specialized unit of the main lib...
  • 1 Day Ago
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Digital Literacy Facilitator (332059)
  • Public School of North Carolina
  • Louisburg, NC
  • Franklin County Schools POSITION: Digital Literacy Facilitator, K-5 REPORTS TO: Principal and Director of Technology JOB...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Director of Specialty Bill Review Services - Remote
  • Rising Medical Solutions
  • Raleigh, NC
  • As our Director of Specialty Bill Review Services, you will maximize savings and client satisfaction by providing strate...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Principal Front End Engineer, CMS-Xumo
  • Comcast Corporation
  • Durham, NC
  • Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment a...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Principal Front End Engineer, CMS-Xumo
  • Comcast Corporation
  • Raleigh, NC
  • Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment a...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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  • North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA)
  • Mebane, NC
  • Mebane,NC - USA Position Requirements Description Mebane Surgery Center In a world with many choices, MedCenter Mebane c...
  • 4/12/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Durham, North Carolina

Durham is a city in and the county seat of Durham County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population to be 251,893 as of July 1, 2014, making it the 4th-most populous city in North Carolina, and the 78th-most populous city in the United States. Durham is the core of the four-county Durham-Chapel Hill Metropolitan Area, which has a population of 542,710 as of U.S. Census 2014 Population Estimates. The US Office of Management and Budget also includes Durham as a part of the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Combined Statistical Area, which has a populatio...
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What does a Library Services Director do?

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